(Posted 5:30 a.m., May 13)
Unique new fitness centre opens in Canotek Park
By Fred Sherwin
Orléans Online

The new 180° Fitness centre in Canotek Park will offer a number of unique exercises including bungee running. Fred Sherwin/Photo

Adrian Delorey has never been one to follow the rest of the pack. The man who brought the fitness boot camp concept to Orléans three years ago, has opened a new fitness centre in Canotek Park filled with some very unique apparatus that will make your workout anything but ordinary.

180° Fitness is Delorey's latest project. The gym, which is located at 5300 Canotek Rd., contains equipment that you won't find in your average fitness centre such as kettle bells, sledgehammers and Indian clubs.

There's also three large bungee cords attached to one of the walls. Members put on harnesses and then run against the force of the bungee cords. When they get to a certain point, they step backwards until the tension eases and then do another 10 or 15 repetitions.

The gym is also equipped with several pairs of thick heavy rope which are attached to a wall. Members can use the ropes in a variety of ways to work on their upper arms and shoulders.

Last but least, there are straps that are attached to the ceiling in pairs. At the end of each strap is a loop of thick rope called a Bandit Loop. The straps can be raised or lowered depending on the exercise you are doing. They're great for inclined push-ups, raised sit ups and other exercises.

Delorey uses the unique apparatus to mix up the workout routine for each class, so that no two classes are the same.

"The reason I chose the name 180° Fitness is because I really want to take fitness in a different direction," says Delorey. "You won't find any treadmills here, or any stationary bikes. I never want to follow anyone in this business. If you're following someone, that means you're not leading and I like to lead."

Delorey also plans to infuse each class with the same level of high energy enthusiasm that have become a trade mark of his indoor and outdoor fitness boot camps which he will still be offering after the gym opens its doors.

For more information on the 180° Fitness centre visit www.180fitness.ca.

(This story was made possible thanks to thie generous support of our local business partners.)

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