You can compete in a real-life Squid Game at this Toronto gym

Oct 15 2021, 8:54 pm

Toronto’s Fit Factory Fitness is launching its very own Squid Game challenge next month.

Taking place at the gym’s newly-opened midtown location, the games will be held after every weekend class from November 6 to December 12.

Located at 161 Eglinton Avenue East, the gym runs four classes every weekend — two on Saturday morning and two on Sunday morning.

Six fitness-focused games will follow the same high-intensity challenges as those played in the hit Netflix series Squid Game while abiding by Fit Factory’s calorie-crushing workouts.

To allow for fairness and equality among players, each game will be kept secret until just before they commence.

A representative for Fit Factory told Daily Hive that the games will blend those played on the show, such as Red Light, Green Light, with fitness elements. For example, strength may be an advantage in one game, while balance could help you succeed in the next.

Trainers will be clad in “Soldier” masks, and one staff member will don the “Front Man” disguise as the host of the game.

Fit Factory members, and those signed up for a 30-day trial pass, will be able to participate in the Squid Game challenge.

The winner will receive a secret prize, courtesy of the gym. Happier endings are to be expected for the losers.

 

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