Powerhouse Gym
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 Powerhouse Gym & Fitness location in Michigan | |
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Fitness, Health Club |
| Founded | 1974 |
| Founder | William Dabish, Norman Dabish |
| Headquarters | Highland Park, Michigan |
| Website | powerhousegym |
Powerhouse Gym is made up of more than 200 fitness center owners who are licensed to use the Powerhouse Gym format.
Powerhouse Gym was founded in 1974[1] by brothers William and Norman Dabish in Highland Park, Michigan.[2] The gym started out as a facility for people in the neighborhood to exercise and soon became a place for professional athletes to train, such as boxer Tommy "Hitman" Hearns and bodybuilders Samir Bannout and Tom Platz.[2] In 1984, Powerhouse Gym began a licensing division, eventually operating in 39 states across the United States, and in 15 countries.[2]