Shape Up America: Free Health and Fitness Expo

OperationFitness.com Launches The Shape Up America Campaign 30-City Tour To Fight The Obesity Epidemic

WHAT:

OperationFitness.com presents the Shape Up America: Free Health & Fitness Expo. At this monumental event, The Biggest Loser will be hosting an open call for season 10 of NBC’s hit show. This event will also offer something for every member of the family including complimentary massages, health screenings, lectures, fitness demonstrations and free product giveaways. Obstacle courses, face painting and aviator simulations will be available for the kids as well a variety of information and products for pet owners and lovers alike. This event will also honor top celebrities for the impact they have made to the health and well being of our nation.

WHEN:

Sunday, March 14, 2010
10:00am – Event Opens
3:00pm – Q&A with top Fitness Experts
3:30pm – Awards Ceremony honoring Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger (Health Advocate Lifetime Achievement Award), Cesar Millan (Animal Health Advocate Achievement Award), Mayor Villaraigosa, Councilwoman Jan Perry and 8-time Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman

WHO:

Sinbad (Master of Ceremonies), Bill Germanakos, the season four winner of the The Biggest Loser, Ronnie Coleman (8-time Mr. Olympia), Sebastian Siegel (Actor/Athlete/Artist), Michael O’Hearn (American Gladiator), Patricia Pease (Days of Our Lives), "Shorty" (Pit Boss/Animal Planet), Lauren Mayhew (Recording artist, WWE), Renowned Doctors, Fitness Experts, Holistic Practitioners, Pro Athletes, Bodybuilding Champions, and celebrities from the entertainment industry.

Health organizations who have already joined forces for the Shape Up America 30 City Tour include: The American Diabetes Association, The Alzheimer’s Association, The National Fibromyalgia Association, The Liver Foundation, The American Red Cross, The National MS Society, The American Heart Association, The American Cancer Society, Generation Rescue, After-School All-Stars, Boys and Girls Club of America and The P.S. I Love You Foundation.

WHERE:

Pershing Square Park
532 South Olive Street
Los Angeles, CA 90013

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

· Announcement of Resolution passed in Los Angeles marking March 14th as “Health & Fitness Week in the city of Los Angeles
· The Biggest Loser Casting Call
· Performances by The Activators, Martial Art Experts, Champion Boxers, Sumo Wrestling Stars, Laura Mak Fashion Show/Dance Routine Troop, Yogi Ramesh "Laughing Yoga", free gift bags for the first 100 attendees
· Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) introduces their Teen Aviator Program with flight simulator on hand for children to experience