Original Muscle Beach (OMB) is the birthplace of the physical fitness boom in the United States during the 20th century, started in 1934 with predominantly gymnastics activities on the south side of the Santa Monica Pier. [1] Santa Monica's "Muscle Beach" derives its name from the growing reputation of gymnastics and strength athletes who congregated at what was first known simply as the "Santa Monica Beach Playground", with the 'muscle' term gaining momentum by 1940. Original Muscle Beach is where I practice @Aerial Gymnastics; most often the @Flying Rings.

Related

• @Traveling Rings
• @Flying Rings

Media

• Santa Monica Shows Off a Restored Muscle Beach, latimes.com

Contexts

• #things-to-see-in-los-angeles