Vince Gironda

Vincent Anselmo Gironda (November 9, 1917 – October 18, 1997) was an American professional bodybuilder, personal trainer, author, co-founder of the supplement company NSP Nutrition, and owner of the celebrity-frequented Vince's Gym. As a competing bodybuilder, he placed second in the 1951 Mr. America contest. His nickname was the "Iron Guru".

During the 1960s, Gironda's reputation grew as a personal trainer as a result of his pupils' winning all the important contests, the most well known being Larry Scott, winning the first two IFBB Mr. Olympias in 1965 and 1966. Other notable bodybuilders who trained under his tutelage were Mohammed Makkawy (1983 and 1984 Mr. Olympia runner up), Don Howorth (Mr. America 1967), Rick Wayne (Mr. Universe 1965, 1967, 1969, Mr. World 1967, 1970), Arnold Schwarzenegger (seven-time Mr. Olympia), Frank Zane (three-time Mr. Olympia), Lou Ferrigno, and Freddy Ortiz.