Tips for going to the Arnold Expo
What should I wear? What do I bring? Where is everyone going to be? Where are my favorite athletes?
These are by far the most popular questions I get everyday from anxious fans, friends and fitness enthusiasts. So on that note I thought I would write a quick tip list for you all, especially for the Arnold 1st timers:.
Tips: PLAN PLAN PLAN!
Pre Plan your expo days
I don’t think you realize how hectic the Arnold really is! If you think you are just going to “meet up with people, think again! It is sooo packed, good luck just trying to find the people you are going with. Make sure you schedule “lost points if you loose your friends, especially for Saturday where the true circus is. Have cell phones and numbers readily available.
Whatever you do, give yourself extra time to do everything, including getting there. Taxis are hard to come by so expect to be waiting this time around.
Find your favorite celebrities and icons ahead of time. If you want to see your favorites athletes, icons or a certain booth ahead of time.
Do your research before you get to the expo. Find out what booth your favorite icons will be at and find out where that booth may be. It will save you a lot of time. Bring your favorite pictures or magazine appearances with you so they can sign them personally.
What to wear?
Okay ladies, I think this was your number 1 question. Yes you all want to look hot, men and women, but the key is COMFORT!!! Trust me when I say, you say “oh, as long as I look good:but you will suffer and be miserable!
Ladies, bring comfortable shoes. You will be walking all day. Yes you want to wear high heels to look “fly by also bring an alternative pair of shoes to switch to. Trust me when I say you will be fatigued and dying with blisters if you don’t take my advice.
Ladies again. Wear anything you want. Yes it’s a fit expo:whether you want to go sporty, or a bit sporty dressy (which is what I like to wear personally), just make sure you are comfortable and present yourself in a respectable way. Remember you are meeting people you have been dying to meet for the longest time so they image you want to present of yourself should be clean and respectful.
In other words, don’t be “hutchie mamma looking. You never know who you may run into, what celebrities, what magazine editors, promoters etc. Have respect for your presentation. Same for the men. Men:where a shirt please! The most looked down upon thing is thinking you are at the beach and have no shirt on. Cheese!
What to bring?
Here are some quick things for your checklist for your long day:
If you are a competitor or in the industry, bring business cards or sample images.
- Money: lots to purchase and lots to buy, tickets, food, clothing, autographed pics, tickets etc.
- Food: bring shakes, chicken or good protein sources if you want to eat healthy. There isn’t much to eat there other then all the freebees such as bars, shakes etc and one eating venue…
- Camera: a definite! You will be taking pictures everywhere and like I said you never know who you will run into! Stallone, the Wayan brothers… other celebs: Video is fine too!
- Extra bags/luggage: there are so many give always and items for purchase you will be bombarded with a million things to carry if you don’t bring a bag to put everything. And, extra luggage space for the trip home without your luggage being overweight at the airport.
- Bring directions to and from the venues, hotels either through Mapquest or your navigation system.
- Warm travel clothes: Columbus is freezing this time of year: waiting outside for a taxi in club wear isn’t friendly. Bring your coats!
Hope this helps and be sure to catch me on the Friday night Ladies Webcast with Bob Cicherillo, or at the Bodybuilding.com booth on Saturday March 3rd! I will be selling my autographed pictures and taking candids.
Miss Nancy
Post by: NancyD4hn