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The Appeal of Fitness Conventions

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Fitness conventions have been a major topic in the fitness industry for many years.  The sporting events with event character take place almost everywhere in Germany and are organised by fitness studios of all sizes as well as by large event organisers. But what are fitness conventions and what makes them so special?

„Global Active Cities“: Northern light Hamburg one of the sportiest metropolises

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"Global Active Cities" such as Hamburg define themselves, among other things, through sport. Lack of exercise as background The Active Well-being initiative was founded due to the ever-increasing lack of physical activity worldwide, which causes civilisation diseases such as diabetes or cardiovascular complaints to grow. Although the health-promoting effects of sport and exercise are well known, only 43 percent of people in Germany meet the minimum requirements of the World Health Organisation (WHO), which recommends at least ten minutes of continuous physical activity daily.

Endurance training – What trainers should look for in intensity control

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Endurance training is a fundamental part of training for most people. However, training management – especially the choice of the right intensity – is often a “black box”. Qualified trainers should explain this to their clients and give them professional advice on how to train in a targeted manner using simple means.

Fitter with CBD? Nutrition trend featured with dedicated area at FIBO

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Nutrition will play a prominent role as a theme at FIBO. And there is currently no avoiding one trend in this segment: Cannabidiol – for short CBD. The Leading Trade Show for Fitness, Wellness and Health will feature it prominently. CBD products can actively support sportspeople during training and competitions. In a dedicated area of Hall 5.2 FIBO 2022 – in cooperation with Behrentin Communication GmbH, the organiser of the CBD trade fair ‘The Body for Sport, Beauty, Wellness and Pharmaceutical Products’ – will therefore present this trending theme at the trade show from 7 to 10 April 2022.

The IFAA Trainer Plaza and the Functional Forum get the world’s leading trade show moving

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FIBO will kick off on 7 April 2022 – and IFAA will be there with lots of specials. For fitness professionals, for exercise lovers, for bargain hunters, for trend scouts, for everyone: More versatile than ever, IFAA offers unique, never-before-seen trade show highlights for trainers and operators. Be it the IFAA Trainer Plaza with its brilliant stage programme and more than 60 join-in workouts to try; the Functional Forum with brand-new methods, concepts and trends; or the 288-sqm networking area – Hall 9 is always worth a visit!

EuropeActive, FIBO Global Fitness and Questex/Sibec join forces

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EuropeActive, FIBO Global Fitness and Questex/Sibec will partner for a historical gathering of the fitness and physical activity sector EuropeActive, FIBO Global Fitness and Questex/Sibec are excited to announce that they are coming together in a 2021 partnership. Sibec Europe will be part of the educational and networking events leading up to FIBO, the leading international trade show for fitness, wellness and health from 4th to 7th November. The common goal is to remove pandemic-related hurdles for the fitness industry and, among other things, to make travel easier again in this transitional year. Notably, Sibec Europe, the leading hosted buyer event for suppliers and operators, will take place in Cologne during "FIBO Week”, along with the European Health & Fitness Forum (EHFF), the leading European educational and networking event for industry leaders, on 3rd November.

DFAV Symposium at FIBO 2021: Towards systemic relevance

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Physiotherapy is systemically relevant, fitness clubs are not – this is at least the political assessment during the COVID crisis. The difference between the two? The rendering of prescription services. But how can fitness clubs better position themselves in the segment of prescribed therapy and prevention services? Get answers to this from FIBO together with the German Fitness and Aerobic Association (DFAV e.V.) as part of the leading International Trade Show for Fitness, Wellness and Health to be held in Cologne from 4 to 7 November.   

FIBO becomes a member of “Exercise is Medicine” and makes a statement against lack of exercise

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Supporting health, disease prevention, aid to recovery: Sport and fitness are proven tools to achieve this. Forming part of the “Exercise is Medicine” initiative, this is where FIBO kicks in, moving exercise into the focus of the health system, politics and population. Because physical exercise still plays only a minor role in medical practice.

European fitness clubs lose about ten million members in 2020

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The Corona pandemic caused a significant drop in membership at clubs across Europe. But: the majority of studios are still in business. 

The “European Health & Fitness Market Report 2021” shows that there are bright spots for the fitness industry, which was hit hard by COVID. The figures presented by FIBO Ambassador Herman Rutgers and Karsten Hollasch (Deloitte) at FIBO Headquarters on 23 June give reason for hope. The complete “European Health & Fitness Market Report” will once again be published at the EHFF on the day before the trade show.

FIBO to take place in April 2022

Submitted by Julian Mikhail on
FIBO, originally planned for 4 to 7 November 2021, will be suspended due to the ongoing pandemic and the global uncertainities that exist.  The show will return in 2022, on a rotational basis and take place in Cologne from 7 to 10 April. Exhibitors and visitors from all over the world make FIBO the leading trade show and driver for the entire fitness industry. At present, however, many companies in the global fitness industry continue to suffer and are affected by the ongoing travel restrictions.