Bev Francis and Steve Weinberger.
Besides the hardcore aspect of the gym, the biggest draws comes from the owners themselves. Steve Weinberger and Bev Francis are names known throughout the bodybuilding stratosphere. A former female bodybuilding and powerlifting champion, Bev is a woman who garners tons of respect and with her husband Steve have built a facility that is truly the Mecca for bodybuilding. If you’re a hopeful looking to go pro, then Steve Weinberger is the man to see. He tells it like it is and gives you the tips you need to improve yourself for competition. He’s the man who decides who becomes Mr. Olympia and an invaluable source of knowledge that any bodybuilder could learn from. Literally lines form around the corner just to get into Steve’s office – bodybuilders travel across the country just to see him – just to get a chance to pose in front of him.
Unfortunately, not everyone can train daily at such a legendary establishment – simply because we all can’t live near it. But do yourself a favor and check it out at least once. It’s a piece of bodybuilding history and can give you a legendary workout that you will remember for the rest of your life.
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