Doug Eidd's guest appearances

Doug Eidd

Mind Force Radio.com

40fit Radio

Bob Hoffman

Henry Rollins

Charles Atlas

Harry Houdini

Chuck Miller

Bernarr Macfadden

Chuck Norris

Arthur Jones

Jim Flanagan

Ken Leistner

Jack Ruby

Jack Lalanne

Steve Baldwin

Steve Lawson

David Puder

OwlTail

Doug Eidd, owner of Doug's Gym, the oldest barbell gym in America at the time of its closing in 2018, joins us today to share his perspective on health and fitness after over 60 years of experience training himself and thousands of others. In his own words, after a lifetime of training he has realized he already knew what he needed to know at 16, when he began training with weights to develop his strength and build muscular size.   Looking for work after the Korean War, Doug briefly considered PT school but was steered away by a friend in the field struggling to make ends meet (the nascent industry had yet to fully integrate with the existing healthcare system, and did not bill insurance at the time). Instead he entered the gym business, opening Doug's Gym in downtown Dallas in 1962. Doug's was one of just a few gyms in the area, but as bodybuilding began to enter mainstream American culture, demand for gyms grew, and the term "working out" entered the lexicon of modern working man.   Doug has since trained thousands upon thousands of people, and seen fitness trends and fads come and go. He still relies on the old, basic barbell lifts for the core of any training program, and he preaches moderation in diet and lifestyle. One might chuckle at his moderation comment, as you were likely to find Doug toking his meerschaum pipe in his office while reading the newspaper, but Doug still trains with weights 5 days a week, moves around with ease, and possesses a sharp and curious mind -- at 88 years of age.   You don't have to take it from us... listen to Doug. He's probably been training longer than you've been alive, and he's learned a thing or two about training during that time.   Some articles on the history and closure of Doug's Gym:   https://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/commentary/2018/03/20/after-55-years-iconic-dougs-gym-downtown-dallas-see-last-weight-lifted  https://www.keranews.org/post/conversation-owner-dougs-gym-which-closed-after-55-years-dallas    Dallas photographer Norm Diamond has taken some beautiful photos that capture the spirit and essence of Doug's Gym. You can view his portfolio and order prints of his work here: https://www.afterimagegallery.com/Diamond2.htm   Connect with 40fit Radio  40fit website Facebook 40fit Masters Community 40fit Radio on Instagram 

Doug Eidd, owner of Doug's Gym, the oldest barbell gym in America at the time of its closing in 2018, joins us today to share his perspective on health and fitness after over 60 years of experience training himself and thousands of others. In his own words, after a lifetime of training he has realized he already knew what he needed to know at 16, when he began training with weights to develop his strength and build muscular size. Looking for work after the Korean War, Doug briefly considered PT school but was steered away by a friend in the field struggling to make ends meet (the nascent industry had yet to fully integrate with the existing healthcare system, and did not bill insurance at the time). Instead he entered the gym business, opening Doug's Gym in downtown Dallas in 1962. Doug's was one of just a few gyms in the area, but as bodybuilding began to enter mainstream American culture, demand for gyms grew, and the term "working out" entered the lexicon of modern working man. Doug has since trained thousands upon thousands of people, and seen fitness trends and fads come and go. He still relies on the old, basic barbell lifts for the core of any training program, and he preaches moderation in diet and lifestyle. One might chuckle at his moderation comment, as you were likely to find Doug toking his meerschaum pipe in his office while reading the newspaper, but Doug still trains with weights 5 days a week, moves around with ease, and possesses a sharp and curious mind -- at 88 years of age. You don't have to take it from us... listen to Doug. He's probably been training longer than you've been alive, and he's learned a thing or two about training during that time. Some articles on the history and closure of Doug's Gym: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/commentary/2018/03/20/after-55-years-iconic-dougs-gym-downtown-dallas-see-last-weight-lifted" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/commentary/2018/03/20/after-55-years-iconic-dougs-gym-downtown-dallas-see-last-weight-lifted</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.keranews.org/post/conversation-owner-dougs-gym-which-closed-after-55-years-dallas" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.keranews.org/post/conversation-owner-dougs-gym-which-closed-after-55-years-dallas</a></li> </ul> Dallas photographer Norm Diamond has taken some beautiful photos that capture the spirit and essence of Doug's Gym. You can view his portfolio and order prints of his work here: <a href="https://www.afterimagegallery.com/Diamond2.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.afterimagegallery.com/Diamond2.htm</a> Connect with 40fit Radio <ul> <li><a href="http://www.40fit.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">40fit website</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/495172073920870/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook 40fit Masters Community</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/40fitradio/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">40fit Radio on Instagram</a></li> </ul>

#47 - Building an Iron Body, Iron Mind at 88 Years Old with Doug Eidd of Doug's Gym

Dallas Jackson

Jackson Barbell

Doug Eidd interview with Bob Whelan - NATURAL STRENGTH NIGHT podcast - (episode 36) - 11 March 17 Tonight our guest is Doug Eidd. Doug is a physical culture pioneer and a true living legend both in the gym business and in the personal training field as well. Doug is 86 years old and still trains heavy, hard and regular. He has over 70 years of weight training experience and he looks and acts decades younger than he is. Doug owns Doug's Gym in Dallas, Texas. He opened the gym in 1962 and has been running the gym in the same downtown location for fifty five years!  The gym has become a landmark in downtown Dallas. Doug’s Gym has been recognized repeatedly as one of the best and The Best hardcore gym in the USA by many newspapers and training magazines. Doug's Gym is old school and exudes a hardcore old fashioned feel. It still contains most of the original workout equipment from the 1960s. The gym has mainly barbells, dumbbells, power racks and free-weight workout equipment with also a few machines. Jack Ruby, yep that Jack Ruby, … the one who shot Lee Harvey Oswald owned a business just down the street. Doug has some interesting stories that relate to this and he will share them with us on the show. Many big names in the Iron Game, … Sports, … and Television … have passed through the doors of Doug’s gym. … Several episodes of Walker Texas Ranger … were filmed there too. Tonight we are going to take a trip down memory lane and revisit some of Doug’s colorful history from more than a half century in the Gym business. To contact Doug, visit the website: Doug’s Gym Dallas .com … That’s Doug’s Gym Dallas .com. Doug, It’s great to have you on the show and welcome to Natural Strength Night. Please see all of our podcasts here: http://www.mindforceradio.com/

Doug Eidd interview with Bob Whelan - NATURAL STRENGTH NIGHT podcast - (episode 36) - 11 March 17 Tonight our guest is Doug Eidd. Doug is a physical culture pioneer and a true living legend both in the gym business and in the personal training field as well. Doug is 86 years old and still trains heavy, hard and regular. He has over 70 years of weight training experience and he looks and acts decades younger than he is. Doug owns Doug's Gym in Dallas, Texas. He opened the gym in 1962 and has been running the gym in the same downtown location for fifty five years! The gym has become a landmark in downtown Dallas. Doug’s Gym has been recognized repeatedly as one of the best and The Best hardcore gym in the USA by many newspapers and training magazines. Doug's Gym is old school and exudes a hardcore old fashioned feel. It still contains most of the original workout equipment from the 1960s. The gym has mainly barbells, dumbbells, power racks and free-weight workout equipment with also a few machines. Jack Ruby, yep that Jack Ruby, … the one who shot Lee Harvey Oswald owned a business just down the street. Doug has some interesting stories that relate to this and he will share them with us on the show. Many big names in the Iron Game, … Sports, … and Television … have passed through the doors of Doug’s gym. … Several episodes of Walker Texas Ranger … were filmed there too. Tonight we are going to take a trip down memory lane and revisit some of Doug’s colorful history from more than a half century in the Gym business. To contact Doug, visit the website: Doug’s Gym Dallas .com … That’s Doug’s Gym Dallas .com. Doug, It’s great to have you on the show and welcome to Natural Strength Night. Please see all of our podcasts here: <a href="http://www.mindforceradio.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.mindforceradio.com/</a>

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