SHAPE UP AMERICA HEALTH & FITNESS EXPO

Beverly Hills, CA(HOLLYWOOD TODAY)6/7/11/—  This week-end Operation Fitness and the Beverly Hilton Hotel present a FREE Health and Fitness Expo. Saturday June 11, 2011 from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Mr Mike Torchia, renowned health and fitness expert and trainer to stars such as:  Kim Cattrall, Kevin Spacey, Al Pacino, Matt Damaon, and Ralph Lauren—PRESENTS HIS LAUNCH OF “SHAPE UP AMERICA.”

I met Mike in the lobby of the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Ca. to hear what he had to say about fitness.  I asked him. “What Is the one key thing each of us can do to stay in shape?”  He answered by telling me the following:  ” There just isn’t one thing you do to stay in shape.  It is like a receipe.  First, you have to take an assessment of yourself.  By that I mean, your age, your state of health, and injuries. This way when you train you train smart.  Nutrition is key.  We need to eat to perform.  Most people over eat.  And then we need proper rest.  These three things help to keep “stress” away.   Exercise, diet and rest are the  combined components you need to stay in shape and live a healthy lifestyle. Mike’s journey with staying in shape began 30 years ago.  He was made fun of by kids in school because as a kid he was fat and over weight.  He made a conscious decision and vowed to himself that “I will never be fat again.”

In fact, he went on to become a Champion Body Builder.  He holds the title of Mr. New York, Mr. America and Mr. Collegiate USA. When you meet Mike all you see is the “Picture of Health and Well Being.”  He is fit, toned, happy, energetic, and a delight to be around. For the last two decades, he has traveled around the U.S. to schools to study, lecture and research

childhood obesity.  This issue is one of his passions. Michael developed a program called Operation  Fitness which is designed to teach kids how to work out and eat properly.  Presently, through

the development of the Holistic Health Foundation, Children’s Fitness Academy, and the success of Operation F’itness, Michael intends to reach children across the nation by helping them to achieve increased self-worth and positive body image.  “Shape Up America Launch” begins here in LA and  will move through out the US as a touring Health & Fitness Expo.

This is not just a Health & Fitness Expo.  This is quickly becoming a movement throughout America with other countries wanting in on the action.  Mike Torchia’s  “Shape Up America”  is going Trans-Atlantic  Other fitness experts world wide want in on the fun and the movement.  According to Mike Torchia, “This is

what it is about—–UNITING–becoming healthy in a good way—together.”

“Shape Up America” will have many sponsors attending who will offer free health screenings, fitness demonstrations, nutrition lectures, massages, free power bars and energy drinks.  Special guest, Shirley McClain will be available for  autograph signing,  Ron Kardashian will give a lecture promoting his

new book.   Fat Chick from Fat Chick.com who is the new Richard Simmons for the female set will attend to help her full figure ladies stay fit. Some of the long standing sponsors include:  Sensible Portions, Pop Chips, Smart Water, Gold’s Gym, and Equinox.

You will leave “Shape Up America” feeling fully informed and motivated to live a healthier lifestyle through the knowledge you gain.  Michael Torchia is picking up where Jack La Lane left off.  In fact, he and Jack were friends.  Jack La Lane had followed Mike’s career in fitness and his family has given Mike their blessings to

carry the torch. Come join us to “Shape Up America.” Immediately following a Barbeque & Healthy Happy Hour will be held pool side at the Beverly Hilton Hotel

in Beverly Hills, Ca.  from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm.

“Shape Up America”

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*Free Admission

*Saturday June 11, 2011   10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

*Roof Top of the Beverly Hilton Hotel – -9876 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills, Ca. 90210

*Pool Side Barbeque & Healthy Happy Hour    6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

*All ages Welcome