1. Vincent Anselmo Gironda was an American professional bodybuilder, personal trainer, author, co-founder of the supplement company NSP Nutrition, and owner of the celebrity-frequented Vince's Gym.
11 Facts About Vince Gironda
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Vince Gironda tried his hand at being a stuntman as well but when he saw a photograph of John Grimek, he realized he needed more physical development and began lifting weights at the age of 22.
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Vince Gironda was there for approximately eight months before moving to the Easton Brothers' gym.
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Vince Gironda worked there and experimented with training protocols before opening his own gym in North Hollywood, California in 1948 called Vince's Gym.
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Vince Gironda promoted a low-carbohydrate high-fat diet and invented a diet known as the "Steak and Eggs Diet".
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Vince Gironda ate butter, cream, eggs, milk and red meat in high quantities and only a small amount of carbohydrates.
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Vince Gironda recommended the use of numerous supplements, including desiccated liver tablets, free form amino acids, 225 mcg kelp tablets, Vitamin C tablets, digestive enzymes and raw glandular such as adrenal and orchic tablets.
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In certain circumstances, Vince Gironda would recommend up to three dozen fertile hen-eggs a day, along with raw cream or half-and-half milk.
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Similar to Steve Reeves and George Eiferman, Vince Gironda favoured a full-body workout, as opposed to a split workout.
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For 8 x 8 sessions, Vince Gironda stressed good technique, good tempo and a good deal of weight.
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Vince Gironda died on October 18,1997, in Ventura County, less than a month before his 80th birthday.