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Madonna heats up Toronto with Hard Candy

Material girl helps launch new gym

By Frank Prendergast • February 12, 2014 5:50 pm EDT
Madonna was in Toronto Feb 11 to launch the new location of her Hard Candy Gym empire. If you work out in heels, this is the place for you.

Madonna touched down in Toronto on Feb 11 to launch the new location of her Hard Candy Fitness empire. Among the gym’s unique offerings is a workout program for men and women who prefer to work out in high heels.

Daily Xtra was on the red carpet at the official grand opening. Check out the above video to see the Material Girl in action.

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