?It Was a Men?s Sanctuary?: 68-YO Veteran Bodybuilder Felt Extremely ?Uncomfortable? When Women Started Coming to Gold?s Gym in the 70s

Known as the ‘Golden Eagle’ and ‘Quadfather’, Tom Platz has a stronghold on the bodybuilding community. The 68-year-old took the 70s and 80s of the bodybuilding era by storm with his Mr. Universe and several IFBB pro titles. The actor and bodybuilder caught the bug of fitness at the tender age of 9 and then he never looked back.? Each opinion and word of Tom Platz is taken as the Bible in the bodybuilding industry.?

Tom Platz appeared in a YouTube short video, and his words might be criticized by netizens because of an idea that he shares. His opinions on women at the Gold?s Gym and what he thinks about women in bodybuilding might be taken in a not-so-good light, so let?s break it down.

Tom Platz was uncomfortable with women in the gym

The 70s and 80s were a golden age in bodybuilding, but only for men, it seems. Even when there was an official bodybuilding competition held at the YMCA in 1977 by Henry McGhee, few female bodybuilders pursued this as a career. Now the scenario has drastically changed, but at that time it was a man?s world.

Tom Platz talked about how he felt about women coming into the Gold?s Gym at the prime time of his career. The father of quads had some strong opinions about women in the bodybuilding industry. He said, ?When I first went to the Gold?s Gym back in the 70s there was no female bodybuilding. It was a men?s sanctuary. The first Gold?s Gym was a men?s sanctuary.? Tom also emphasized how he did not feel comfortable with women being in the gym and recalled, ?First, I was uncomfortable with women being in the gym. I was like how can I train with a girl being here? And then there were no women’s restrooms in the gym.?

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Finally, the YouTube short ended with the words from Tom, that might enrage some of his fans in this day and age: ?It?s hard to understand a girl looking like a man.? However, Platz was just stating a fact that was relevant in the 70s, and he has previously advocated for women?s fitness several times. In another YouTube short video, Platz talked about how even when there was no female bodybuilding, he has come to appreciate the female athletic physique. Platz also said how women can unlock their hidden power to become chiseled and muscular. Tom Platz does understand the perseverance of women and their dedication. He also appreciated his third wife who changed his life for the better.

How Tom Platz is thankful for his third wife

Platz has previously disclosed his personal life and the pillars of strength that help him. Unfortunately, his first two marriages did not work out but his third marriage with Cha Nikito-Platz was a boon in disguise. The Quadfather said, ?So, my third wife who I?m still married to. She?s the best thing that ever happened to me. A retired doctor, she?s running companies. We were married in the 2000s, so it?s been 18 years. I?m done getting married okay!? ?

Tom openly appreciated the women in his life and the fact that women can do bodybuilding if they unlock their potential. Despite the hardships he faced with health conditions and criticisms, he became a golden name in the bodybuilding world with the help of his support system.

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Today, Platz continues to inspire millions of fitness enthusiasts and cherish the memories of his illustrious career. What do you think about his ideas on women’s bodybuilding? Tell us in the comments.