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TheFitExpo Weekend Pumps Up to The Los Angeles Convention Center in 2008

National Fitness Productions and Iron Man Magazine today announced that the 2008 FitExpo will relocate to The Los Angeles Convention  Center to continue to allow for growth both in the size and scope of the  event, which has become California’s largest and best known fitness weekend.  The 2008 dates will be February 15-17.

Erin Ferries of National Fitness Productions said "After four years of huge growing crowds and overlapping special events we really needed to go to a larger venue for our weekend. The move to The Los Angeles Convention Center allows us exactly what we need to expand and add additional programming and competitions."

John Balik of Iron Man Magazine noted "The Pasadena Center has been a gracious host for TheFitExpo these past four years. Judging by the overflowing crowds, particularly on Saturday, it’s been clear that Southern California fitness enthusiasts are looking to us to allow our sold out expo floor and stage  presentations to grow."

With the change in venue comes a new name for the weekend to reflect its location more accurately. The event will now be known as The Los Angeles FitExpo.

Many of the world’s greatest bodybuilders will compete at the 19th annual IRONMAN PRO, the biggest professional bodybuilding contest on the West Coast and the only pro show in Los Angeles, the mecca of the sport.

Other contests held at the Expo include the Gaspari Nutrition Women’s Figure Competition (the world’s loveliest & fittest women on-stage), the MET-Rx All American Strongman Challenge (the world’s strongest men vie for $10,000 in cash prizes in a series of contests), the Scot Mendelson Bench Press Classic, the NxLabs Fittest Couple Contest ($2500 and a national magazine photo layout go to the winners) and the VPX MaxReps Competitions (offering attendees the chance to win cash in a series of strength competitions).

The Los Angeles FitExpo will feature 200 Exhibits offering the latest in cutting edge fitness and health products and services. Vendors are coming from around the world to participate with tons of free samples and giveaways available.

Throughout the weekend attendees can take part in a full array of complimentary seminars and demonstrations covering all aspects of fitness and nutrition.

Sorting through some shots from past shows, I came across this one of Ava Cowan. Need I say more…

I had the chance to shoot with Krissy Chin today and she is an awesome model. No question about it, she will turn pro at Team Universe. She placed second this weekend by one point to one of the eventual pros in the figure D class.

Check her out.

MS. Olympia and Ms. International Champions Announce their Partnership.
Jen Hendershott and Adela Garcia have joined hand in hand. “I wanted to start mass producing ways to reach out to more women and helping them personally become their BEST!” Working with my friend Adela iswhere It will begin. Adela will be launching her camp “OFF” (Overcome Fitness Fears) starting this June. The camp is completely different, it is not in competition with Phat Camp but in Partnership with Phat Camp. There will be 6 stops on Adela’s Tour in 2007 and very limited space at each. The PC unit will also be taking part in helping Adela launch her successful weekend.

Please visit my web site www.adelafitness.com

I had a chance to shoot with the NPC Colorado Pro/Am Figure winner, Sara Hurrle, a couple days after her victory. Sara is a great model who has a ton of energy and creative ideas. This was our first time shooting together but certainly not the last. Here are a few shots from our shoot. Keep your eye on her, she is on her way to great things.