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Beautiful Toronto gym that opened during lockdowns has permanently closed

Power 10 Fitness, a gym and rowing studio in Riverside with an inviting and highly immersive aesthetic, has permanently closed after opening during the lockdown. 

The Toronto gym was designed specifically to create a unique environment that would motivate rowers to push themselves till they reached their physical limits. 

The design called for a "sleek, sexy and raw interior bursting with the kind of raw energy associated with the term 'Power 10'", a rowing term used to describe the strength that one gets when they put in 10 consecutive strokes that can either make or break a workout. 

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The rowing room at Power 10.

The design team had created a simple environment with charcoal grey walls and ceilings, bold graphics, and a bright, colour-changing LED light that pulses to the beat of the music.

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The reception at Power 10.

Every part of its design was focused on enhancing the workout, motivating gym members to push themselves as much as possible. 

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The outside of Power 10 from Queen East.

Unfortunately, Power 10 is one of many special gyms that just couldn't find a way to survive during these trying times.

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