Local Gym in Bakersfield

Welcome to Strength & Health Gym; ‘a mecca and landmark since 1982’. Strength & Health is the oldest, longest established gym in Kern County. We are a complete fitness facility that provides the perfect environment for anyone from the beginner to serious workout enthusiast. This facility has a long history behind it and is one of the last old-school, golden age gyms in the country

We practice the philosophy that resistance training is the core and foundation to better health, fitness, and longevity. Gaining lean muscle changes your body and your life

Strength and Health offers a wide variety of equipment both vintage and modern, including rare machines that cannot be found anywhere. Our equipment options provide the full variety of tools necessary to design creative and effective workout plans 

When I bought the gym in May 2012′ it was on the verge of going away forever. Losing this historical gym would have been a sad loss to the many longtime faithful members, former and future patrons. As a lifelong bodybuilding enthusiast and physical culturist, I was blessed with the opportunity to step in and save this iconic place and keep the tradition alive

I am committed to constantly making improvements to the facility, maintain its originality, and provide the best fit for pushing your fitness goals to the next level

My goal is put Strength & Health Gym on the map to be recognized as one of the best intercity, privately owned gyms in California!