On May 3rd 2009 a bodybuilding and fitness show named ‘Bob Classic’ was launched at the Kampala Sheraton. Organized by Bob Enterprise Fitness Consultants, a Los Angeles, California based health Awareness Company, the show was aimed at targeting students and career professionals between the ages of 18 and 65 by providing them with fitness training services, gymnasium setups, health awareness programs and body building and fitness development promotion services.

Robert Ssebugwawo, its director, says his company intends to organize body building contests and workshops to educate Ugandans on fitness and health. “Our target is mainly students and career professionals. Their main interest should be maintaining a healthy life style while aiming for personal fitness goals. Our vision is that our audience will enroll in fitness programs and utilize our sponsors’ products to enhance their health.” He says.

Ssebugwawo adds that he wants to inspire every Ugandan to engage in regular fitness exercises of any kind. “The theme of the forthcoming Bob Classic competition is Wealth in Fitness. I want to encourage Ugandans to exercise daily, eat nutritious food, rest enough more regularly and to go for periodical medical checkups to make sure that all is well with their health situations.”

Ssebugwawo has also donated a website, www.uabbfa.org, to the Uganda bodybuilding association to promote Ugandan bodybuilders to achieve international recognition. His works on fitness and bodybuilding is recognized and has been documented by Flex Magazine, the world’s number one body building magazine.

His company has also been working with Champion of the Champions, a Florida-based Bodybuilding icon; Gaspari Nutrition, a nutrition company; Dr. Rafael Santonja, the President of the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness in Madrid; Mr. Olympia, Dexter Jackson and Anthony Melvin IFBB Professional among others.

Bob Fitness Consultants is involved in fitness training of the elderly and youth in Los Angeles, California, and intends to extend these programs to Uganda. In addition, the company intends to help interested Ugandans to set up and own gyms of their own. They want to assist all fitness enthusiasts by offering consulting services to them and to every sports team available in the country.

Ssebugwawo says his company will collaborate with UABBFA to hold monthly fitness seminars and forums. It will also conduct radio talk shows to teach Ugandans the basics and fundamentals of fitness and wellness. Ssebugwawo says he will hold annual fitness breakfasts to encourage Ugandans to master the principles of proper nutrition.

“We will introduce educative fitness workshops to train more fitness trainers who can help others in different parts of the country. I will also write fitness columns in newspapers and magazine to reach out to Ugandans and help them learn more tips of living well and healthy.”

Ssebugwawo intends to work hand in hand with the Ministry of Education and Sports to come up with better ways of “planting the seeds of fitness and health management” so as to have more fit Ugandans who are productive and versatile to help our beloved Uganda grow and prosper.

Source - www.independent.co.ug

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HANNOVER, Germany (AP) — California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger opened a major technology fair in Germany Monday along with Chancellor Angela Merkel, and recalled his time in the country as a young man.

“We are gathering in challenging times,” Schwarzenegger acknowledged at the CeBIT fair, where California is the partner state this year.

However, he added that it is time “to stand up and refuse to fail.” The fair is “all about pumping up your business,” he said.

“Technology is our greatest asset,” Schwarzenegger said. “Technology is also helping us to develop cleaner cars … and to fight against climate change.”

During his visit to Hannover, Schwarzenegger is to pick up an award from the American Chamber of Commerce in Germany for his “extraordinary commitment to environment and energy.”

Despite California’s severe budget crisis, the Republican governor is well known for his crusades against global climate change and his advocacy of alternative energy.

Schwarzenegger, a native of neighboring Austria and a former champion bodybuilder, said of Germany that “this country holds a special place in my heart.”

“I spent two years in Munich, and those were the crucial years of my life,” he said, having moved there at age 19. “It was the springboard for my bodybuilding career.”

“I’ve always cherished the time spent here,” he said, adding that he “never imagined that I would come back to Germany as the governor of California.”

Schwarzenegger added in German that he is “looking forward to German beer and German food.”

He ended his remarks with a catch phrase from his acting days: “Hasta la vista, baby.”

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Dancing, archery, and penny scales at Arnold Active Aging Festival

You can brush up your dancing, learn from a 70-year-old how to hit the archer’s bulls eye, and weigh yourself on an Early American biofeedback device–a penny scales, all at the Arnold Active Aging Festival March 6.

These activities, and a dozen more listed below, all are geared to help you increase your ability to achieve your life goals and do more of the things YOU want to do.

The newest addition to this year’s Active Aging Festival is “Brush Up Your Dancing,” led by Ron Clark, of Dance Plus Ballroom in Grandview.  A “smorgasbord of other dance studios” will run throughout the day, with well-known instructors presenting beginner / refresher lessons and social dancing.

A Friday Night Dance Party will cap off the evening, from 7-10pm, also in the Regency Ballroom.
“Why dance? To truly enjoy special occasions, for your wedding, for better health (exercise), or just for fun!” said Ron Clark.  “Learning to dance is a great balance to relieve everyday stress.”  Clark and his instructors have helped thousands of Central Ohio adults and youth learn and enjoy social and ballroom dancing at Dance Plus Ballroom, and in dozens of rec centers, middle schools and high schools.

The overall focus of the 3rd Arnold Active Aging Festival is to help adults feel better, move better, and be better, said Jim Lorimer, co-producer of the Arnold Sports Festival.  “This is a great opportunity to improve #1—you!”

The event runs 9am-4pm, Friday, March 6, 2009 in the Hyatt Regency Ballroom at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.

“Each activity will follow a ‘tell-show-do’ approach, with a brief presentation, followed by a teacher demonstration, and audience participation led by professionals,”

Other expert presenters include Upper Arlington artist and collector Chris Steele, 70-year-old world archery champion Arlyne Rhode, and Richard Lewis, Sr., a 53-year veteran travel agent.

Steele will bring samples of “The American Weigh,” his collection of more than 200 penny scales, which captures a slice of Americana, a time when health-conscious Americans monitored their weight daily on penny scales, because the only other scales generally available were in doctors’ offices.

Three lucky attendees can win the opportunity to see a display of Steele’s “100 Best Scales” in their Columbus-area private location.  The Smithsonian, Toledo Art Museum, Cincinnati’s Taft Museum, and the Columbus Museum of Art have drawn on Steele’s collection for exhibitions.  One museum director said:  “…the penny scale is worth a pound of study…a symbol of the universal quest for a healthy, trim appearance…”

For Arlyne Rhode archery has been a lifetime pursuit and keeps her fit and focused. She won nine consecutive Minnesota National Field Archery Association competitions in the 1960s and 1970s. In 1978 she won the Women’s Professional Flight champion crown and became a record-holder as the Women’s Footbow Flight World Record with a distance shot of 1,113 yards, 2 feet, six inches – a record that still stands in the Guinness Book of World Records.

Rhode has continued to inspire athletes of every age with her record breaking performances. As the 2008 Arizona Senior Olympic Champion, Rhode stunned the world when she qualified for the 2009 National Senior Olympics.

Other expert presenters include Scott Sonnon, “Flow Coach” of the Internet; Deborah Redder, designer of the SilverSneakers™ program; David Zid, creator of Delay the Disease: Exercise and Parkinson’s Disease; and Frank Forencich, author of The Exuberant Animal and Play as if Your Life Depends on It.

Sonnon, has been a leader of the wellness revolution for more than 10 years.  Chiropractors and medical doctors have evaluated his Ageless Mobility™ program and say his approach helps fight osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, and nerve impingement and tendonitis.

Redder is designer and choreographer of the SilverSneakers® Group Exercise Program, which offers an innovative blend of physical activity, healthy lifestyle and a socially-oriented group exercise program that allows older adults to take greater control of their health.  Members receive a free fitness center membership and access to conditioning classes and equipment.

Zid has been an accredited trainer in Columbus for 11 years, and currently leads three weekly exercise classes for 180 individuals with Parkinson’s.  He will tailor his presentation to persons with Parkinson’s and other diseases, and their caregivers, and will lead a demonstration with 60 of his regular students.

Forencich is creator of The Exuberant Animal:  the Power of Health, Play and Joyful Movement, and Play as if Your Life Depends on It:  Functional Exercise and Living for Homo Sapiens.   Exuberant Animal is a health philosophy that promotes health, vitality and physical happiness by combining the study of human performance with play-based movement training. Participants will learn how to transform their bodies through a multi- disciplinary approach that is invigorating, liberating and life-changing.

Ticket Discounts for Advance Sales:
Advance sale discount tickets are available for $7 instead of the regular $10 price. Groups also can enjoy curbside drop-off, and free parking and shuttle service for group drivers. Call (614) 443-3529 for further information. Admission to the Active Aging Festival, the Evening Dance Party, and 11 other same-day events is included in the same ticket.

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For the past eight years the strongest men in the world have come to Columbus Ohio for the Arnold Strongman Classic.

Zydrunas Savickas of Lithuania has won every Arnold Strongman Classic competition except for the inaugural event in 2002, which was won by former Olympian and current pro wrestler Mark Henry of the United States. This year a new champion will be crowned because Savickas, who will appear as a judge, will take the year off from competition.

Also on hand will be strongman celebrities Bill Kazmaier, one of history’s strongest men; Magnus ver Magnusson, four-time winner of the World’s Strongest Man contest; Vasyl Virastyuk, past winner of both the World’s Strongest Man contest and the IFSA World Championship; and Mark Henry, who has the highest Weightlifting/Powerlifting combined total in history.

The winner of this year’s Arnold Strongman Classic will deserve to be called The Strongest Man in the World. The events featured rely heavily on sheer brute strength. The contest features extremely heavy weights for overhead and pulling events as well as for lifting and carrying special implements short distances.

Meet the colossal athletes:

Vidas Blekaitis - Lithuania
Training partner of Zydrunas Savickas and two time Baltic Strongest Man, he’s one of the very few men to have made an overhead log-lift of 440 lbs. He stands 5’lO” and weighs in at 340 lbs.

Ervin Katona - Serbia
The Balkans’ Strongest Man, Katona is a newcomer but he has made great strides over the past year. At 6’2”, Katona weighs in at 341 lbs.

Mikhail Koklyaev - Russia
Six time Russian National Weightlifting Champion, 3rd place finisher at last year’s Arnold. A favorite of many fans, Misha is considered the greatest strength athlete in the world because of his high ranking in the Strongman sport as well as his lifts of 462 lbs. in the snatch and 551 lbs. in the clean and jerk. He stands 6’3” and weighs 335 lbs.

Andrus Murumets - Estonia
Three time Estonia Strongest Man, 3rd at Arnold in 2007, Andrus has set numerous world records in the farmers walk and is considered to have the greatest grip in the sport. He’s 6’2”, 320 lbs.

Travis Ortmeyer - USA
Winner of the 2008 Madison Square Garden Strongman contest over a number of top strongmen, including Derek Poundstone. Travis owns the world’s heaviest Manhood Stone, at 600 lbs, and he has almost mastered it in practice. He is 6’4”, 320 lbs.

Dave Ostlund - USA
2007 Venice Beach Super Series, 1st Place; 2008 Hawaii’s Strongest Man, 1st Place; 2008 World’s Strongest Man, 3rd Place. He stands 6’7” and weighs 340 lbs.

Oleksandr Pekanov - Ukraine
Is one of the best deadlifters and overhead pressers in the history of the sport and is the strongest man in the Ukraine now that the great Vasyl Virastyuk has retired. He’s 6’2” and 400 lbs.

Phil Pfister - USA
Winner of the 2006 World’s Strongest Man contest and the first American to do so since the great Bill Kazmaier. He is a very tall 6’6” and weighs 380 lbs.

Derek Poundstone - USA
Along with Koklyaev is the favorite to win this year. He’s the 2008 World’s Strongest Man, 2nd place; 2008 Mohegan Sun Champion; 2008 Fortissimus Champion where he beat Zydrunas Savickas, and 2008 Arnold Runner up, he deadlifts an amazing 900 lbs. He’s 6’1” and weighs 320 lbs.

Brian Siders - USA
Brian is the world’s top superheavyweight power lifters, he benches 771 lbs, squats 1000 lbs, and and deadlifts nearly 900 lbs. He’s won the World Super Heavyweight Powerlifting Championships twice. Siders stands at 6’2” and weighs 345 1bs.

Mariusz Pudzianowksi of Poland, who won the World’s Strongest Man title for a record fifth time in 2008, has been invited to compete as well. The invitation will remain open until the competition begins, according to the director of the Arnold Strongman Classic, Dr. Terry Todd.

The events they’ll attempt to conquer include the Timber Carry, Apollon’s Wheel, Tire Deadlift, Manhood Stones, Heavy Yoke and Circus Dumbbell.

The men will compete for the largest prize package in the Strongman sport–$40,000 in cash, a $25,000 watch, and a $10,000, 50 lb. bronze statue of Louis Cyr.

The 2009 Arnold Strongman Classic will be held March 6-7 during the Arnold Sports Festival at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. The final event will be held March 7 at Franklin County Veterans Memorial.

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C210-216 (2ND FLOOR)

TERRACE BALLROOM (2ND FLOOR) and E160’s & E170’s

10:30 am – 6:00 pm Arnold Fitness EXPO**

OPEN TO GENERAL PUBLIC

THUR 3/5 AUDITORIUM 7:00 PM Amateur Fitness & Figure Prejudging, Bikini Finals (GENERAL ADMISSION - $25)*

AUDITORIUM

(GENERAL ADMISSION - $25)*

7:00 pm FINALS 2008

Ms. International, Fitness International

and Figure International

For more information: www.arnoldsportsfestival.com

TICKETS : ** EXPO Tickets. Adults: $10 per day. 10yrs and under FREE if accompanied by an adult. Admission includes total access to the Arnold

Fitness EXPO. For tickets: www.ticketmaster.com/arnold Also available at Convention Center Fri-Sat-Sun

* Ticketmaster: 800-745-3000 Also available at Veterans Memorial days of events

+ Tickets also available at Nationwide Arena Box Office (Sunday, March 8TH only)

++ Tickets also available at Ohio Expo Center – Lausche Bldg (Friday, March 6th only)

Boxing Championships/Martial Arts Festival/Arnold Grappling Championships

(Adults)

C210-216 (2ND FLOOR)

9:00 am – 6:00 pm Arnold Fitness EXPO**

OPEN TO GENERAL PUBLIC

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

TERRACE BALLROOM (2ND FLOOR) and E160’s & E170’s

12:00 noon – 2:00 pm 21st Arnold Classic Prejudging

7:00 pm – 9:30 pm 21st Arnold Classic FINALS

TERRACE BALLROOM (2ND FLOOR)

5K Pump & Run HALL F

5K Run HALL F

5K Racewalk begins 8:30 am

5K Run begins 9:30 am (corner of Goodale St and High St)

5K Pump & Run Race begins 10:30 am

7:30 am – 5:00 pm Gymnastics Challenge HALLS E and F

Boxing Championships/Martial Arts Festival/Arnold Grappling Championship

(Youth)

C213-216 (2nd FLOOR)

8:00 AM OPENING CEREMONY

11:00 AM FINALS

11:30 CLOSING CEREMONY

TERRACE BALLROOM (2ND FLOOR) AND E160’s & E170’s

10:00 am – 4:00pm Arnold Fitness EXPO**

OPEN TO GENERAL PUBLIC

NATIONWIDE ARENAFor more information - http://arnoldsportsfestival.com

The New Priorities of Professional Fitness

Targeting The Right Audience
Providing Time-Efficient Programs
Ramping Up Ancillary Revenue
Controlling Energy Costs
Beating Low-Cost Competitors

To say that these are challenging times is both a cliché and an understatement. This is the most critical period in many years for any fitness operation—whether for-profit or non-profit. That is why making the time to attend Club Industry East is more important than ever.

Better Ideas for Owners, Managers, Trainers & Staff From Every Type of Facility

Multipurpose
Gym/fitness only clubs
Colleges/universities
City Clubs/parks& rec/ community centers
Corporate fitness,
Medical fitness/wellness centers
YM/YWCA’s/JCCs
Military/police/firedepartments                
Hotels/resorts/spas,
Weight loss centers
Aerobic/fitness/Pilates/yoga studios
Martial arts studios
Swim clubs
Golf/country clubs

Held in Association with the Region’s Leading Industry Trade Group…Back in Boston for the first time in nine years, Club Industry East is proud to be associated with NEHRSA, the New England Health & Racquet Sports Association, Our event has been designated as the official Spring Conference and Trade Show this year for the 400+ clubs throughout the six New England states.

Conference Dates:

Wednesday, May 27- Saturday, May 30Conference Hours-Wednesday, May 27: All-Day Session 9:00am -4:00 pm- 12:00pm-1:30pm, 2:00pm-3:30pm, 4:00-5:30pm
Welcome Reception: 5:30-7:00pm Thursday, May 28: All-Day Session: 9:00am-4:00pm Sessions: 8:30am-10:00am, 10:15am-11:30am, 2:00-3:30pm
Keynote Address: Nancy Snyderman, MD, Chief Medical Officer, NBC News11:45am-12:30pm FREE to all AttendeesFriday, May 29: All-Day Session: 9:00am-4:00pm Sessions: 8:30am-10:00am, 10:15am-11:30am, 2:00-3:30pm Panel Discussion: It IS Easy Being Green: Saving Money (and the Planet) With Simple Green Ideas11:30am-12:30pm FREE to all Attendees

Meet top fitness suppliers. Review a wide array of the most in-demand ideas and amenities including the newest strength and cardio equipment, the most up-to-date fitness technology and information on vitamins and other nutritional supplements.

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Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon San Jose Health & Fitness Expo
San Jose McEnery Convention Center
150 W. San Carlos Street
San Jose, CA 95113 [ map ]

Dates:
October 2-3, 2009

Times:
Friday, October 2: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday, October 3: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Free Admission - Open to the public

More than 80 exhibitors will feature free samples, interactive displays, and exciting sweepstakes.

Bring your pocketbook and shop ’til you drop at the Official Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon, San Jose Merchandise Store,

Incredible buys in running shoes, sports apparel, watches, sunglasses and more!

Talk to experts in health, nutrition, travel, investment and finance.

Online Expo Application

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28TH ANNUAL NATIONAL FITNESS TRADE SHOW
August 18, 19 & 20, 2009
Grand Sierra Resort
in Beautiful Reno/Tahoe, Nevada

IF YOU’RE A CLUB OWNER, MANAGER, FITNESS DIRECTOR, OR PERSONAL TRAINER, AND YOU WANT TO IMPROVE YOUR FACILITY’S BOTTOM LINE & PUT MORE EXCITEMENT INTO YOUR FACILITY’S DAY-TO-DAY ACTIVITIES, THIS IS THE PLACE TO BE! THIS IS THE SHOW YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO MISS! trade show booth, trade show booth design, exhibit trade shows

FREE EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS
Stay at the Grand Sierra Resort on our room block for as low as $79.00 per night and gain access to three full days of educational seminars for free ($750.00 value).

FREE ENTRANCE TO THE EXHIBIT HALL
Tuesday, August 18, 2009 - 2:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009 - 2:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 20, 2009 - 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

FREE AWARDS BANQUET
August 18, 2009 – 7:00 p.m.

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
This year’s Lifetime Achievement Award recipient is Mark Mastrov

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARDS
This year’s recipients include John Guelzow & John Salvitti

Stay at the Grand Sierra Resort on our room block
and receive 2 FREE tickets to each event. ($400.00 value) MS. FITNESS USA
August 19, 2009 – 7:00 p.m. MS. FITNESS WORLD
August 20, 2009 – 7:00 p.m.
 
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The 2009 Long Island Sports & Fitness Expo is scheduled for October 16-18, 2009 at Suffolk Community College Expo Center in Brentwood, Long Island, New York.

The 2008 Expo had a wide variety of vendors selling products and services while also showing new innovative fitness and training techniques for athletes of all ages. There was also a full selection of interactive and hands-on demonstrations plus a weekend program of educational seminars

Their program …

In their program for 2009 they will offer a full line-up of sports and fitness interactive demonstrations and educational seminars plus expand on our competitions for high school, youth and amateur athletes.

They are also planning on incorporating some evening competitions into the program to offer more entertainment throughout the weekend.

WHY ATTEND THE LONG ISLAND SPORTS EXPO?

• Great prices on Sports equipment.
• Learn about what’s new.
• Meet the manufacturers.
• Free Samples.
• Seminars and demonstrations all weekend.
• Meet special guests - Sports Greats.
• All in two days!
• Also for Athletic Directors and Coaches of all levels

This special event will give coaches the chance to speak to professionals in the field of athletics that have a definite understanding of what it takes to be successful at all levels.

It will also provide coaches with the opportunity to be the first to experience what’s new in athletic equipment, trends and training techniques.

If you are a coach, then you need to be here.

If you are an Athletic Director, it will give you a chance to start the new year off with colleagues and to prepare for the upcoming budget.

EXPO Hours:

Friday, October 16
5:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Saturday, October 17
10:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Sunday, October 18
10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Admission Prices:

Adults - $ 15
(click here for $2- Off Coupon)

Students - $ 5
(must show student ID)

12 and under Free

For more information, including exhibitor and sponsorship information: SuperSportsExpo.com

Long Island Sports and Fitness Expo
Long Island, NY
OCT 16-18, 2009
Suffolk Community College Expo Center

Greater Philadelphia Golf & Getaway Expo
Oaks, PA
OCT 31-NOV 1, 2009
Greater Philadelphia Expo Center

Reading Golf Expo
Reading PA 
FEB 26-28, 2010
Greater Reading Expo Center

Reading Sports and Fitness Expo
Reading PA
FEB 26-28, 2010
Greater Reading Expo Center

For more information, including exhibitor and sponsorship information: SuperSportsExpo.com

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