SLIDESHOW: A tour of Madonna’s new Toronto gym—which is full of close-ups photos of her face
SLIDESHOW: A tour of Madonna’s new Toronto gym—which is full of close-ups photos of her face
Madonna, the original VMA shock performer, is still flexing her celebrity status. And her sinewed upper body. The superstar’s latest venture is a chain of nightclub-like gyms, which recently opened its first North American Canadian location in the Aura condo building on Yonge Street. Alongside the usual cardio machines, studios and personal training spaces, Hard Candy Fitness boasts massive artworks of Madge’s age-defying face and body, a juice bar with drinks named after her greatest hits and the occasional Madonna song blaring over the speakers. To, you know, get into the groove. Here, a tour of the high-end fitness club.
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- Hard Candy Toronto is located at the top of Aura, Canada’s tallest condo building<br /><br /><br /> <em><strong>Hard Candy Fitness,</strong> 382 Yonge St., 416-979-1645, <a href="http://www.hardcandyfitnesstoronto.com/" target="_blank">hardcandyfitnesstoronto.com</a></em>
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- The works covering the walls are reportedly by Madonna’s favourite artists. She seems to favour artists who feature her face
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- The gym’s tough-love slogan<br />
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- Among the options in juice bar: an almond butter and banana blend called “Like a Prayer”
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- The club is a gargantuan 42,000 square feet. Base membership is $99 a month
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- Locker rooms. The club also has a wraparound rooftop patio for soaking up the view post-workout
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- The club has both saunas and steam rooms
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- Hard Candy’s trademark class is called “Addicted To Sweat.” It’s based on dance workouts by Madonna’s long-time personal trainer, Nicole Winhoffer
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- Spinning is referred to as “The Drive.” Other classes include “Cardio Kick,” “The Morning After” and “Strength & Heels”
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- “Strength & Heels” is reportedly is open to both men and women. Hard Candy sells heels for men
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- Yoga classes include Hatha, Vinyasa and an EDM-boosted Electric Yoga
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- Friday nights feature a spin class with a live DJ
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- Given its proximity to the Church-Wellesley Village, the club’s management has stressed its welcoming atmosphere
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- However, if you don’t like Madonna, this gym might not be for you
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Madonna, the original VMA shock performer, is still flexing her celebrity status. And her sinewed upper body. The superstar’s latest venture is a chain of nightclub-like gyms, which recently opened its first North American Canadian location in the Aura condo building on Yonge Street. Alongside the usual cardio machines, studios and personal training spaces, Hard Candy Fitness boasts massive artworks of Madge’s age-defying face and body, a juice bar with drinks named after her greatest hits and the occasional Madonna song blaring over the speakers. To, you know, get into the groove. Here, a tour of the high-end fitness club.
See inside Madonna’s gym »
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In 2010, a Hard Candy gym opened in Mexico City. Mexico is located in North America.
bring this to nyc!
What do you know, another fitness club for women.
We need this in Montreal!