The Annual Miami Beach Fitness Festival

There is a lot to be said about the once small, and the local fitness festival that had taken place on the world famous Ocean drive, in Miami Beach 10 years ago. The world class Miami Fitness Event happens in March and the festival is a community of events as well as a national, and now, international event with a unique edge. With more than 60 exhibitors with booths featuring the latest fitness equipment, nutritional supplements, clothing, music, and fashion this is another world in itself.

With models, and gorgeous crowds at the festival, this fitness event has both an edge which makes it hip and hot. Event co-founder Gabrielle Brustenghi and executive producer Rick Delgado have traveled worldwide to make this South Beach phenomenon a ongoing success. The fitness event includes volleyball action on the beach - which has an incredible foot volley world championship stigma - as well as a 5K run on Saturday. This run involves a crowd of circa 5000 sprinting their way across Miami Beach. This is no easy feat when you consider running in the hot sand, with Caribbean-like sun beating down on your bare back. Talk about a workout.

Gorgeous models such as the South Beach pageant girls are always in attendance, and in full form. Not to mention the fact that the South Beach pageant girls are all in the best shape of their life and showing it off at the South Beach pageant show which tops off the day. The festivals attendees, sip bottled water and enjoy a low carb, early dinner and bask in all the fun and glory that the South Beach Fitness Festival has to offer.

The whole idea regarding the festival spawns from the success of an event similar in Rimini, Italy. Taking it one step further, this is the only event in the world that combines the realm of fitness, music and fashion. Outsiders naturally say that this event is of another world and undoubtedly can be called a new lifestyle. It is no wonder that when a first timer experiences this other world, that he or she will leave here with a new passion for what it means to take care of the body, and have fun while doing it.

One must never forget that this event will only grow bigger and more luxurious. As it is important to remember that because of it's geographical location, Miami can have mini-events - such as the fitness festival - practically all year round. So if the idea of observing the most beautiful-looking people in the world is intimidating, then it is certain that one can get in shape just in time, for the main event at a mini-event. These can be found anytime of day, rain or shine, in South Beach, Miami. Just like a regular neighborhood gym, after you commit yourself, the only hard part is getting there.