For the first time, the Australian Fitness & Health Expo, the largest fitness & health event in the southern hemisphere, is coming to Melbourne and it will be one of the biggest Expos staged in its twenty-year history – in other words, this is a not-to-be-missed event on the 2014 calendar for those who love fitness. And if you don’t love fitness and want to make a change to the way you live and your lifestyle this is also the expo for you. In addition to the launch of the latest fitness equipment, fashion and classes, this year will see the addition of a number of fitness challenges and opportunities to participate along with new, high profile national and international sporting competitions that will run live at the Expo.
Whether you’re training for the next Spartan Race, thinking about a Paleo Diet, looking for a new fitness class or training for a triathlon, marathon or major sporting event, here are some of features at the 2014 Australian Fitness & Health Expo that are sure to raise your heart rate:
See it.All of the major fitness and health brands attend the Expo to unveil their latest equipment and products. This is where fitness lovers get to see new gear and classes before they hit the shelves and the gym timetable (a heaven for fitness bloggers.) All the well-known and respected brands will be on show, including Lorna Jane, Reebok, Skins, Musashi, Garmin and Asics. Which means my poor credit card is really going to get a beating and it will get me into A LOT of trouble!
Teresa Cutter DemoTry it.If there was ever a year to wear your runners and workout gear to the Expo, this is it. There will be plenty of opportunities to work up a sweat and even compete, if you wish. For the first time, Les Mills will be running free 45-minute group fitness classes at the Les Mills Stage. Participate in Body Pump, Spin, Combat and Attack classes plus their newest class led by celebrity instructors. If you’re feeling like a little competition, you can try qualifying for the Fit Bloke or Fit Chick challenge held in The Arena, a purpose-built Crossfit competition zone complete with stadium seating. There will also be a series of endurance tests taking place around the Expo, including the Versa Climber Challenge, if you want to test your fitness level and compete for great prizes.
Ok, after taking about 50 million deep breaths I can also confirm that none other then the one and only MICHELLE BRIDGES WILL be at this expo!!!! Just that in itself is worth going to the expo. She is an idol and a lady I wished I had the motivation and body of.
Live it.The vibe at this year’s Expo will be electric with a number of high profile sporting competitions taking place live on the Expo floor across the three days.
The Australian Fitness & Health Expo will be held April 4-6 at Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre. The expo is open from 9.30am – 5.30pm daily with Friday open to only those who work within the fitness and health industry. For more information visit www.fitnessexpo.com.auand follow Facebook and Twitter for updates on features and celebrities.
General visitors can pre-book tickets online to avoid the queues – cost is $30 for a one-day ticket. If you work in the industry, it’s free to enter on Friday if you pre-register online, or pre-purchase a weekend pass for $20.But I have been lucky enough to offer my viewers a DOUBLE PASS for giveaway. All you have to do is tell me in 25WOL what your most looking forward to at the Fitness Expo?
Strictly 25WOL.Leave your answer in the comments below.
One entry per household.Competition closes the 28th Feb 2014 at 12pm and winners announce the next day. Please leave an email so that I can get back to you. Open to Australian Residents only. This is for the Melbourne show, so you will need to find your own way there.
