FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Los Angeles Fitness Expo™ January 24-25, 2009 at the
Los Angeles Convention Center Adds Title Sponsor
(Los Angeles, Calif – November 18, 2008) Organizers of the Los Angeles Fitness Expo, National Fitness Productions, today announced a two-year deal with leading sports nutrition supplement company, ProFight Supplements, to be title sponsor of the action packed two-day event, renaming the show ProFight Supplements Los Angeles Fitness Expo. Presented by Gaspari Nutrition and Bodybuilding.com, California’s largest health and fitness weekend returns Saturday and Sunday, January 24-25 to the Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201 South Figueroa Street, South Halls G & H.
“We’re pleased to welcome ProFight Supplements to the Los Angeles Fitness Expo,” said National Fitness Production’s Executive Director, Erin Ferries. “The 2009 Expo will be our largest and most diverse, and we look forward to continuing to grow the show with them by our side.”
Abbas El-Moussawi, owner of ProFight Enterprises, LLC, stated, ”ProFight products appeal to serious sports competitors, and the Los Angeles Fitness Expo brings competitors in many disciplines together under one roof. We look forward to a mutually rewarding relationship.”
The ProFight Supplements Los Angeles Fitness Expo attendees will find over 250 exhibits offering the newest in fitness, diet, nutrition, strength and wellness products and services.
The Expo offers 10 major competitions, including three all-new contests introduced this year.
New events for 2009 are:
• Wardance Entertainment presents the AMERICAN STREET DANCE CHAMPIONSHIP V “Take it to the Floor,” where the best street dancers in the world will come to battle in Locking, Popping, BBoying and Hip-Hop competitions. ASDC will take place on Sunday January 25th. Master street dance classes will also be offered.
• THE GRACIE KIDS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS. This is the first event of its kind and based on the success of the 2008 US Nationals, which featured hundreds of Jiu Jitsu and grappling competitors from as far away as New Zealand, it is sure to be a big hit.
• The inaugural FITEXPO SUMO GRAND PRIX, an International Sumo tournament. Event host, Troy Collins, President & Trustee of the United States Sumo Federation brings his world-class competitors to the Expo stage in one of the oldest and most revered sports in the world.
Expo attendees will also cheer on competitors participating in returning contests including The Iron Man Pro XX, All American Strongman Challenge, The Scot Mendelson Pro Bench Press Classic, The Gracie US Nationals and USPF American Cup Powerlifting. The Gladiator Challenge will offer a great card of MMA bouts as well. In addition, casting directors from the ABC hit reality series WIPEOUT! will be at the Expo both days, auditioning contestants for season two of this physically challenging competition.
During both days of the Expo, many leading fitness professionals will be presenting educational seminars and demonstrations on subjects such as proper nutrition and dieting, exercise philosophies, making health and fitness your business and many more.
The Profight Supplements Los Angeles Fitness Expo offers something for everyBODY!
Adult admission tickets are $15 per day or $20 for the full weekend, children 12 years and under are $5 per day and children under six are free. Show hours are Saturday, 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM and Sunday, 10 AM – 5 PM. 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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PR Contacts:
Monica Gillen
(714) 271-4081
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Mary Anderson-Harris
(818) 729-9291
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