At last year’s event one of the coolest things for kids was the netted activity area. Here kids got a chance to play basketball with one another, form hockey games, play wheelchair basketball and more. It wasn’t just the kids who got into the act. Often parents and older kids joined into the fun too, making it a family experience. When there wasn’t an actual game going on there were experienced athletes available so that parents and kids could get instruction or more information about a sport they didn’t know much about. Right next to the netted area, also enclosed in, was an area where anyone could throw their best fast pitch and have the miles per hour of their pitch calculated. So come on out and shoot some hoops or test your pitching strength.

Have you ever wondered what it was about Zumba that everyone loves so much, or if you could keep pace at your local Jazzercise class, or what in the world a Kettlebell looks like? If there is one thing that’s great about the Healthy & Fit Magazine Expo, it’s introducing the community to new, fun ways to incorporate an exercise routine into even the busiest lifestyle. Last year’s demonstration stage provided an ongoing host of the newest and most innovative ways to get healthy and fit. Not only could participates watch but they could jump right in and try the routines out for themselves. Not only could participates try it but they could try it for FREE!

For me it was great to finally see Zumba in action. I had heard so much about it, but never had a chance to see for myself why it was considered the new, fun way to stay in shape. It was clear to me that is was fun too after seeing community members get involved in the demonstration with huge smiles on their faces. It was also great to see everyone participating in the Jazzercise workouts. Everyone from kids to senior citizens alike had a chance to get a feel for what Jazzercise was all about. The instructor, Pam Lynch, was great about getting everyone on their feet and involved. Then there was the Kettlebell demonstration. I’ve never pictured myself as a weight lifter but after learning more about Kettlebells and trying out the weights for myself on the demo stage, I was surprised to find I actually enjoyed it.

One of the main attractions at last years expo, was also one of my favorite. Of course, I’m talking about the giant inflatable tiki head climbing wall for kids and the full sized obstacle course for the whole family. Because the Healthy & Fit Magazine expo booth was set up right next to the climbing wall, I got a great view of child after child climbing up the wall, their faces glowing as they reached the top. Three kids at a time were able to make their way to the top, keeping the lines for the attraction low. Parents were then able to walk around and visit with vendors, getting valuable health news, while their kids made their way to the top.

Parents and kids alike could then head over to the large-scale inflatable obstacle course. Here they could race one another to the finish, weaving through five foot padded stanchions, and climbing up a wall before crossing the finish line. I’ll never forget racing through the course with my sister while a large group of bystanders cheered us on.

We are excited to see so much interest already in this years Healthy & Fit Magazine Expo. With fourteen companies already on board and 20 booths claimed, spaces at this years expo are going fast. Check out what companies have already reserved a space for this years expo by visiting our Vendors Page.

If your interested in becoming a vendor yourself be sure to download the 2009 Healthy & Fit Magazine Expo Kit and sign up as soon as possible to be sure that you get first priority in vendor booths! And be sure to call Healthy & Fit Magazine with any questions regarding the expo at 517.244.1844.

Healthy & Fit Magazine is gearing up for its third year of hosting the Healthy & Fit Magazine Expo! This year’s FREE event is already showing potential to be even bigger and better than last year’s action packed expo.

The expo will an opportunity for vendors to showcase their product/service to over 3,000 attendees who are interested in learning more about the latest information available regarding living a healthy lifestyle. If you are interested in being a vendor at this year’s expo, ACT NOW! Space at the expo is limited and booth sales are on a first come, first serve basis. You can download the vendor packet by clicking on this link. 2009 Healthy & Fit Magazine Expo Kit If you have any questions about the event, please don’t hesitate to contact a Healthy & Fit Magazine staff member at 517.244.1844.

Attendees also have a lot to look forward to at this year’s expo. Again, the admission for this event is FREE, and it’s a family-friendly event for all ages. This year, attendees will have a chance to get the latest health and fitness information from 120 vendors, while they enjoy the many free activities. You will want to get on your feet and be involved with it’s free interactive workout areas, kid’s games, demonstration stage, Tiki-head (inflatable rock wall for kids), live aerobics and cardio hip-hop demonstrations, giveaways, kayak demonstrations on the Grand River, and and inflatable obstacle course for all ages.

Last year, it was great to see all of the attendees participate in the activities. Whole families were playing tennis together and dancing during the Jazzercise demonstrations. This year I’m looking forward to even more community involvement in all the sports related activities, such as the basketball and hockey areas, and the fast-pitch net.

Stay tuned for more information regarding the Healthy & Fit Magazine Expo right here on the Healthy & Fit Magazine Expo Web site Blog!