You may have noticed that Milwaukee has been experiencing a sort of “fitness boom”. No longer satisfied being called one of the country’s fattest cities, people in the Milwaukee community are getting up off the couch and whipping themselves into shape. Every weekend you can find numerous running and cycling events while boot camps are popping up all over the city. On Saturday August 7th, Milwaukee Fit Fest will be a great way for everyone in the local fitness community to network and discover new, exciting fitness-related businesses and groups in the Milwaukee area. Held at MOCT in the Fifth Ward, the event will attract dozens of local business and hundreds of professionals, exercisers and consumers.
This fun-filled evening will feature a Jockey fashion show highlighting their new 2010 fitness clothing line, a drink launch of XB-Fit with specials by Effen, and a musical performance featuring Jonathan Frost and The Cranberry Show. Plus, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Autism Speaks and efforts to create wellness programs designed for autistic children. Mark your calendars:
Where: MOCT, 240 E. Pittsburgh, Milwaukee, WI 53713
When: Saturday, August 7, 2010 – Expo starts at 5pm
Jockey Fashion Show: 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Drink Launch of XB-Fit/Specials by Effen: 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Music Performances: 11:30 p.m
There will also be chances to win free personal training sessions & tons of other prizes from this city’s top health & wellness professionals. If you are somebody who is interested in being fit and healthy, this is the event you don’t want to miss!
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Wish I could go but I’ll be at Lollapalooza!