#211 - Tony Doherty - The Original King of the Australian Fitness Scene

Aug 18, 2024

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Tony Doherty is the founder and owner of "Doherty's Gym", one of the most famous gyms in Australia. He partnered with Arnold Schwarzenegger to bring the "Arnold Classic" to Melbourne, had his own TV Program & is a self-made businessman & Bodybuilder.

Wow! This episode has it all.

Tony shares his incredible story of leaving Bendigo with nothing, to building Doherty's gym into what it is today. Not without its fair share of hardship.

We get an incredible insight into performance enhancing drugs in the fitness scene as well as pro sport as Tony shares his thoughts and experiences in as an honest assessment as you're likely to hear!

Tony has some crazy stories about those who have come through his gym like Tiger Woods, Triple H, John Cena and Dave Batista...just to name a few. Plus, why so many high profiled people choose Doherty's as their home.

He brings us behind the scenes of bringing the "Arnold Classic" to Australia and his close friendship with the great Arnold Schwarzenegger...and the stories have to be heard to be believed!

Early this year Tony was in the news for banning tripods in the gym. Hear the reasons why as well as why so many other gyms are following suit to the rule.

This episode has everything. It will be sure to inspire you, make you laugh but will definitely shock you!

Head over to YouTube to watch Tony take on the GolfBox putting challenge.

Get ready for an explosive one with the great, Tony Doherty!

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