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EVENTS CALENDAR MARCH 18–20 | The 2016 International Fitness Showcase Winter Gardens, Blackpool, UK
The ultimate fitness experience for fitness instructors and enthusiasts, offering three days of dance, aerobics, step, combat, mind-body, lectures and workshops. www.chrysalispromotions.com
21–24 | IHRSA 2016 Orlando, Florida, US
The 35th Annual International Convention & Trade Show will offer a mix of seminars, keynote meetings and educational sessions together with a trade show. www.ihrsa.org/convention
22–23 | BASES Student Conference
Bangor University, Bangor, UK This conference will celebrate how research in sport and exercise sciences has really evolved and excelled since the London 2012 Games. www.bases.org.uk/student-conference
29 March–1 April | ACSM 20th Health & Fitness Summit & Expo
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APRIL–SEPTEMBER The Gauntlet Games The Gauntlet Games is staging five gladiator-themed events across the UK this summer to raise funds for Cancer Research. Complete a 5k or 10k route facing up to 15 obstacles including inflatables, a giant slide, foam and gladiators armed with giant pugil sticks and water guns. The series started just last year with the intention of getting more people (particularly women) fit. Teams are welcome to enter. Details: www.thegauntletgames.co.uk
7–10 | FIBO 2016
APRIL 2–3 | The OM Yoga Show SECC, Glasgow, UK
The total yoga experience under one roof, including free yoga and pilates classes, special workshops, yoga for children, as well as an exhibition. The London event takes place in October. www.omyogashow.co.uk
The Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista, Orlando, Florida, US
6 | European Health & Fitness Forum (EHFF)
The annual summit and expo gives students, fitness enthusiasts, personal trainers, certified professionals and others the full spectrum of programming, from science to practical application. www.acsmsummit.org
Following the success of last year’s sell-out event, EuropeActive and FIBO invite visitors to join them in Cologne for the 3rd EHFF – the opening event of FIBO 2016. www.europeactive.eu
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15–22 OCTOBER Grand Canyon to Las Vegas Cycle Just shy of 300 miles, this opencharity cycle challenge takes in the iconic Route 66 and West Rim Road. Riders will enjoy spectacular views of the Grand Canyon before celebrating in Las Vegas. Entry costs £499 and the fundraising target is £4,150. www.discoveradventure.com
Cologne, Germany
Cologne, Germany
The world’s leading trade show for health, fitness and wellness, offering a platform for managers, distributors, suppliers and investors. This year’s show will see brand new halls added, for a hands-on exploration of the future of the sector. www.fibo.de
8–9 | FitPro LIVE 2016
Novotel London West, London, UK FitPro LIVE’s new format will encompass the FitPro LIVE Workshop Series – a series of interactive single-theme workshops – and FitPro LIVE 2016, two two-day multitheme events. www.fitpro.com/live16
13–14 | Millennial 20/20
Victoria House, Bloomsbury, London, UK Millennial 20/20 will gather more than 2,000 brands, companies, founders and start-ups to examine and understand the Millennial consumer and marketplace. www.millennial20-20.com
15–18 | ECA World Fitness Conference / OBOW Show New York City, US
Celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2016, ECA World Fitness’ annual shows in New York and Florida highlight new products, ideas and concepts. www.ecaworldfitness.com ©Cybertrek 2016 healthclubmanagement.co.uk March 2016
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