TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Tampa Bay’s two-day strength and fitness expo wrapped up on Sunday, where hundreds of athletes and spectators went to the Florida State Fairground for FitFest, an event that featured everything from weightlifting and CrossFit, to arm wrestling and jiu-jitsu.
It’s a festival all about fitness — from workout competitions to vendors, to focusing on your nutrition, all under one roof.
“Fitness expos are like my jam, I always feel like I’m in my happy place, I’m with my tribe. Obviously, with my vegan team, as well, but it’s just really good to see athletes just coming together,” said Leslie McPherson, an athlete and vendor.
Everywhere you looked, a different event was taking place. One section was people climbing ropes and across the room, and an Olympic weightlifting competition.
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“I’ve been coaching in the Tampa area now for about eight years, it’s just a great opportunity to get this sport that’s not as well known, in front of a lot of different spectators and eyes,” said Zach Lepo, an Olympic Weightlifting Director. “It gives the athletes a lot of support and it’s just a great way to spread awareness for the sport of weightlifting.”