Viewfinder: Health & Fitness Fair

There was abundant opportunity to get free health advice, product samples and even some exercise on a recent Saturday at Duluth's first Health and Fitness Fair.

More than 30 vendors set up under tents on the Town Green offered onsite health screenings, vision tests, mini-massages, and exercise demonstrations including zumba, yoga, kickboxing, and belly dancing. Attendees were encouraged to get up on the Festival Stage and join in. Vendors also provided information on their professional services, gyms, weight loss programs, vitamins, and anti-aging products.

In the Kids Zone fitness activities included a rock wall, obstacle course, jump rope and hula hoop contests.

The Food Court featured Jamaican and Indian food and snacks like natural gourmet popcorn. The Farmer’s Market had homegrown fruits and vegetables, natural honey, handmade soap, and fresh flowers for sale. Healthy food demonstrations and seminars were presented in the Gazebo area at the other end of the Town Green.

Certificates and gift baskets containing services and products donated by vendors and sponsors were given away hourly.

The May 21 Health and Fitness Fair was sponsored by Anytime Fitness, Gwinnett Medical Center, Weight Watchers, and the Duluth Parks and Recreation Department.