That's me giving the peace sign in the photo above. I went to The Arnold in Columbus, Ohio this weekend with my daughter and granddaughter. It was my third visit. Each time I visit I say I'm not going back because it is so unbelievably crowded in the Expo Hall. I seriously don't know how they get by with having it so packed. It is a fire and safety hazard. The only other place I have ever been that was more packed than that place was Times Square in 1999 when there were 2 million people being herded like cattle up and down the streets! That's the downside which is a big deal to me and I'm sure a lot of other people too.
The upside is so many people are into fitness! That's so exciting. I saw a lot of young people there this year. One of those young people was my 15 year old daughter that you see in the picture with me. This was her first year attending the show. She left so pumped up and inspired to get fit. She has already been working out with her mother at a local gym doing boot camp and boxing. Now she wants to add weightlifting too. It fills my heart with joy to see her excited about health and fitness because I'm hoping that will help her break the cycle of obesity that has plagued the women in our family for generations.
So, although I was not impressed with the layout at The Arnold, the trip was worth it and I would do it again. I'm just hoping the organizers take a serious look at getting a bigger space for the Expo so more people can truly benefit from the vendors who are there to help them.
Kathy G
time2getfit.com
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