Health and Fitness EXPOs & Tradeshow News
Los Angeles Fitness EXPO
January 29 -30, 2011
Los Angeles Convention Center
Los Angeles, California

The
Bodybuilding.com Los Angeles Fitness Expo presented by
Subway Restaurants, returns Saturday and Sunday,
January 29-30, 2011 to the Los Angeles Convention
Center.
Now in its 8th year, the Expo attracts over 25,000
attendees and 250 exhibitors. And with the greatest
line-up of fitness, physique, martial arts, and
strength contests ever assembled on the West Coast,
the 2011 Expo promises to be their biggest and best
show ever!
The event, California’s largest fitness weekend,
allows attendees to come face to face with top-tier
celebrities, executives and fitness industry veterans
on a dynamic, fast-paced exhibition floor. Over 300 of
the most cutting edge companies in fitness will be on
hand to display and offer discounts and complimentary
samples.
Erin Ferries, Executive Director of The Expo stated,
“Last year we were blown away by the 34% growth in
attendance. In 2011, we are looking forward to more
great celebrity guests, exhibitors and seminars, and
of course, our four new competitions. We remain
committed to providing all 13 of our contests for free
to all of our attendees as we want to be the best
entertainment bargain around.”
New contests this year taking place on the convention
floors stages, include:
Iron Man Magazine Naturally Bodybuilding, Bikini &
Figure Contest (Saturday) Iron Man Publisher John
Balik stated, "Natural bodybuilding is enjoying
unprecedented popularity. It provides a forum that
demonstrates to the world that people can build
impressive physiques without the use of performance
enhancing drugs." Balik continued, "Many natural
bodybuilders are already committed to drug-free
contests on a regional, state and local scale. Through
a high profile event such as the Los Angeles Fitness
Expo, this segment of the sport is now given national
and international recognition."
UAL Armwrestling (Saturday) This UAL Qualifier II will
match the best professional and amateur arm wrestlers
against one another in this exciting
double-elimination tournament.
LA Champions Martial Arts Competition (Saturday)
Compete Championships brings the best in youth and
adult Sport Karate in this action packed tournament.
Vise Grip Viking Challenge (Saturday & Sunday) Grip
Masters face off to lift and load objects onto a
platform. With no grip aids to use, other than chalk,
this contest will certainly be one of the most
challenging and entertaining events of the weekend .
Along with these new events, several fan-favorites are
set to return including The Gracie US Nationals & Kids
World Championships, The All-American Strongman
Challenge, The Scot Mendelson Bench Pro Classic, The
Warriors Wrestling Competition, The USPA American Cup
Powerlifting Championships, and The LA Fitness Expo
Benchpress and Deadlift Championship.
Attendees will also have the opportunity to compete in
the MAX REPS 4 CASH Competition, and
Bodybuilding.com's BodySpace Spokesmodel Search, which
will allow one lucky man and woman to grace the cover
of Iron Man Magazine and represent Bodybuilding.com
and the BodySpace community.
A heavy MMA presence will certainly be felt with
Sherdog and MMA Worldwide hosting several top
athletes, pro-training sessions, ring girl contests,
live remotes and many vendors with the latest gear.
Presenting sponsor for The Bodybuilding.com Los
Angeles Fitness Expo is Subway Restaurants, with Iron
Man Magazine and Gaspari Nutrition as Major Sponsors.
Supporting Sponsors include MET-Rx, BSN, Optimum
Nutrition, Con-Cret, GNC, EAS, Ford, and Worldwide
Sports Nutrition. Media Sponsors include Muscle &
Fitness, Oxygen, Powerlifting USA, GetBig.com,
MuscleMag, MMA Worldwide, Sherdog, Black Belt
Magazine, and Flex.
Adult admission tickets are $20 per day or $30 for the
full weekend, children 12 years and under are $10 per
day and children under 6 are free, Show hours are
Saturday, 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM and Sunday, 10 AM - 5PM.
Plenty of parking is available. For more information
on ticketing, exhibiting or sponsorship opportunities
call (818) 545-0290 or visit
www.thefitexpo.com


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