[1] The gym was often frequented by celebrities and famous bodybuilders such as Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lou Ferrigno, Dave Draper and Franco Columbu.

[2] Owned by the Cammilleri family since 2009,[1][3][4][5] its plans included further global expansion of the franchise network and the opening of regional flagship gyms.

Gold moved his Santa Monica World Gym to Venice then to Marina Del Rey, and the location closed after he died in 2004.

World Gym International also holds exhibitions or contests for athletics, bodybuilding and mixed martial arts.

[15] Over 50 franchised locations in over 20 countries and territories[6] The first Joe Gold Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Ric Drasin at the 2012 World Gym International Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada.