{"id":3045,"date":"2022-04-20T09:00:17","date_gmt":"2022-04-20T09:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goldsgym.com\/blog\/berlin-opening\/"},"modified":"2025-06-30T17:02:45","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T17:02:45","slug":"berlin-opening","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goldsgym.com\/blog\/berlin-opening\/","title":{"rendered":"Gold\u2019s Gym Introduces the \u201cGym of the Future\u201d with Berlin Flagship Campus"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>DALLAS \u2014 (April 27, 2021) \u2014 Gold\u2019s Gym, the world\u2019s leader in strength and performance, announced this week the opening of its company-owned flagship campus in Berlin, Germany, where brand owner <a href=\"https:\/\/rsggroup.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RSG Group GmbH<\/a> is headquartered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Identified as the \u201cgym of the future,\u201d the 55,000-square-foot Berlin campus is RSG Group\u2019s proof of concept, meeting point and inspiration for all future Gold\u2019s Gym locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/ggus-dev\/image\/private\/s--ENyTxGM4--\/c_auto,g_auto,w_900,h_350\/v1\/2405e908\/performance-center-233.webp?_a=BAAAV6Bs\" alt=\"A large indoor space with a raised platform, metal racks, and a green artificial turf field, suggesting a fitness or training facility.\" class=\"wp-image-15536\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWhen we acquired Gold\u2019s Gym through the Chapter 11 process nine months ago, we were driven to invest in a way that honored the brand\u2019s iconic legacy while returning a pioneering leader to its rightful place \u2013 once again ahead of its time with the very best fitness amenities on the planet,\u201d said Rainer Schaller, Founder and CEO of RSG Group. \u201cOur Berlin flagship represents the contemporary redefinition of the brand and product concept to the highest degree of perfection, and it sets the stage for a whole new \u2018golden era\u2019 for Gold\u2019s Gym.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/ggus-dev\/image\/private\/s--asmiVvms--\/c_auto,g_auto,w_900,h_350\/v1\/2405e908\/sauna-and-recovery2.webp?_a=BAAAV6Bs\" alt=\"A modern, industrial-style lobby with large potted plants, wooden benches, and floor-to-ceiling windows allowing natural light to flood the space.\" class=\"wp-image-15529\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The state-of-the-art Berlin facility was designed with insight gained from a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CI0_2NkB9z8\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gold\u2019s Gym social media partnership with fitness legend Lou Ferrigno<\/a> that surveyed the public for what they wanted in the \u201cperfect gym.\u201d Among the flagship\u2019s special features are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Equipment supplied by Gym80, Germany\u2019s leading fitness equipment manufacturer known for over 40 years for its excellent biomechanics, precision down to the last detail and clear design;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A carbon and climate neutral design \u2013 including sustainable construction materials, real plants and trees throughout the interior of the gym and a \u201cGreen Power\u201d area featuring spin bikes that generate clean energy \u2013 making the Berlin flagship the world\u2019s first commercial gym with a LEED\u00ae Platinum certification;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A Performance Center reserved exclusively for top athletes, sports clubs, partners and friends of the brand;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gold\u2019s Gym Academy, a training and education institute for fitness trainers and head coaches of the Gold\u2019s Gym brand, Gold\u2019s Gym franchise owners and external interested parties seeking Gold\u2019s Gym\u2019s proven fitness expertise;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/ggus-dev\/image\/private\/s--qetFa7iT--\/c_auto,g_auto,w_900,h_350\/v1\/2405e908\/free-weights2.webp?_a=BAAAV6Bs\" alt=\"A well-equipped gym with various exercise equipment and framed artwork displayed on the brick walls, creating a visually appealing and functional space.\" class=\"wp-image-15531\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWhile many fitness brands spent the past year pivoting away from brick-and-mortar gyms as a result of the pandemic, RSG Group spent time and resources designing the perfect gym for a post-COVID world,\u201d said RSG Group North America President and Gold\u2019s Gym CEO Sebastian Schoepe. \u201cIt\u2019s only fitting that the iconic Gold\u2019s Gym brand would be the one to bring this vision to life, and we anticipate more big things to come in this next chapter of Gold\u2019s Gym\u2019s global fitness legacy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a virtual tour of the full Berlin flagship, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=mH1R000Mxdw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here<\/a>. The official opening date to the public is still pending based on the current COVID-19 restrictions in Germany. For more on Gold\u2019s Gym locations, membership options, franchise opportunities and more, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/goldsgym.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">goldsgym.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Exclusive Gold\u2019s Gym Campus Berlin tour with German pro bodybuilder David Hoffmann and NIKE Master Trainer Alex Hipwell:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"320\" height=\"180\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mH1R000Mxdw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen=\"\" title=\"Check out the new Gold's Gym Berlin!\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Gold\u2019s Gym Campus Berlin: Drone Flythrough Tour<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"320\" height=\"180\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Efoo6ggacHM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen=\"\" title=\"Gold's Gym Campus Berlin: Drone Flythrough Tour\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About RSG Group<\/strong><br>\nWith more than 6.4 million customers across gyms and studio spaces as well as digital services, RSG Group is the global leader in fitness and lifestyle. The RSG Group\u2019s future-oriented portfolio comprises of 17 strong and innovative brands including Gold\u2019s Gym, McFIT, the JOHN REED Family (JOHN REED Fitness Music Club, JOHN REED Women\u2019s Club, JOHN &amp; JANE\u2019S, THE REED), High5, CYBEROBICS, Qi\u00b2, McFIT MODELS, and PEARL Management. In addition, international management agency TIGERPOOL leads selected designers and artists to success, from fashion label MARCELL VON BERLIN to street art collective RON MILLER and conductor Gerd Schaller. RSG Group\u2019s ideas constantly set new benchmarks and provide momentum well beyond the areas of fitness, lifestyle and design as it strives to constantly develop new areas of activity. <a href=\"https:\/\/rsggroup.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/rsggroup.com&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About Gold\u2019s Gym<br>\n<\/strong>What started out in 1965 as a small gym in Venice Beach, California has since become the most well-known and traditional fitness company in the world \u2013 Gold\u2019s Gym. Over the last 55 years, Gold\u2019s Gym has developed into a global brand with over 600 locations spanning 6 continents. Bodybuilding greats such as Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lou Ferrigno and Franco Columbu worked out at the original Gold\u2019s Gym, which went on to become the most legendary gym in the world. In the fitness industry, the brand enjoys cult status and universal appeal with 96% aided brand awareness. In 2020, the RSG Group acquired Gold\u2019s Gym and integrated the brand into its portfolio, making it the global leader in the fitness sector. For more information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goldsgym.com\/\">https:\/\/www.goldsgym.com\/<\/a> or follow Gold\u2019s Gym&nbsp;on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/goldsgym\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/goldsgym\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GoldsGym\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Twitter<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For more information, contact:<\/strong><br>\nLauren Caracciolo<br>\nlauren@bizcompr.com<br>\n(815) 207-1446<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&lt;p&gt;DALLAS \u2014 (April 27, 2021) \u2014 Gold\u2019s Gym, the world\u2019s leader in strength and performance, announced this week the opening of its company-owned flagship campus in Berlin, Germany, where brand owner RSG Group GmbH is headquartered. Identified as the \u201cgym of the future,\u201d the 55,000-square-foot Berlin campus is RSG Group\u2019s proof of concept, meeting point [&hellip;]&lt;\/p&gt;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":47,"featured_media":6147,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_post_subtitle":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[69],"tags":[72,73,71],"class_list":["post-3045","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-press-releases","tag-berlin","tag-gym-opening","tag-press-release"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.goldsgym.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3045","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.goldsgym.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.goldsgym.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.goldsgym.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/47"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.goldsgym.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3045"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"https:\/\/www.goldsgym.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3045\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9857,"href":"https:\/\/www.goldsgym.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3045\/revisions\/9857"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.goldsgym.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6147"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.goldsgym.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3045"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.goldsgym.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3045"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.goldsgym.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3045"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}