Colombo is transforming in to a fitness conscious, healthy lifestyle promoting modern metropolis. Once upon a time in the history of our nation, we were a fit people with the ability to build structures and waterworks that marvelled the world. But with the advent of a rat-race lifestyle we somehow lost our way. Fortunately for the new generation though, a healthy lifestyle has become a way of life. Contributing to this is the multitude of gyms, fitness training programmes, healthy eateries and food supplements that one can choose from.
When it comes to choosing the right gym Colombo is spoilt for choice, but you need to be extremely wise to choose one that fits your metabolic make-up, budget and time schedules. One other important factor is the competency of the trainers and their professionalism. A combination of all these factors is Ultimate Fitness.
Ultimate Fitness is the brainchild of former National Weightlifting Champion Nalaka Athukorala and German Qualified Dr. Nilmini Nanayakkara. Currently the CEO of Ultimate Fitness, Athukorale, has been exposed to both national and international gymnasiums since his teenage years. He represented Sri Lanka and is an international medallist at theSouth Asian Games 1995 and 1999, National Coach of the Commonwealth Games Weightlifting Team 2006 and 2010 and coach of the 2017 Sri Lanka Air Force Weightlifting Team that emerged champions at the Weightlifting Nationals 2017.
Using his experience and knowledge gained over the years, he developed the aptitude and inside knowledge on interior design, thereby creating an ergonomically sound layout for Ultimate Fitness packed with state-of-the-art equipment.
“A lot of thought went into the design and layout of this innovative fitness centre. Technogym is the equipment used by Olympic Athletes in the Olympic Villages which are of the highest standard. Even the flooring was especially imported from USA to reduce stress and strain on your joints while exercising. It’s a gym designed, built and managed by fitness professionals for fitness enthusiasts. It offers both indoor and outdoor activities to suit individual members” Athukorala said.
Within just one year of operations, Ultimate Fitness has more than 100 registered members with new faces being added on weekly. Relying mainly on word of mouth of happy customers the gym has seen many success stories in a short period of time. This has also been testament to the effectiveness of their equipment and training.
In celebration of the first anniversary, Ultimate Fitness is offering 20% off the normal membership rates and 13 months for the price of 12 months on annual membership. Ultimate Fitness is situated at the 2nd Floor of Olympic House, 100/9F Independence Avenue, Colombo 7. For more information please contact the gym hotlines 0777 284294 or 0117 445210 or visit their website www.ultimatefitness.lk