The GTM Health and Fitness Expo rolls off today amid much fanfare as “fitness enthusiasts” are sure to come out in their numbers over the next two days at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall.
Dillon Mahadeo and Semonica Duke
Since the inaugural Fitness Expo three years ago, a lot more events have been added to the roster much like a demand and supply system where the number of participants have grown significantly forcing the organizers to think out of the box to accommodate them. This year will see the biggest turn out yet and will also see an increase in the number of activities.
Among today’s event there will be fitness sessions, a Cancer Awareness Glow Walk, Zumba Glow Party, three-point shootout and Slam Dunk competition, while on Sunday, the fitness exhibition will be followed by the Squat and Fitness Challenges and the highly-anticipated Strongman competition.
The Cross Fit games involve Powerlifting, weightlifting, endurance running etc. and among the local athletes set to take part are Dillon Mahadeo and Semonika Duke. The pair will be teaming up for the first ever ‘Pairs Competition’ and will be gunning for top honours having conquered the singles competition last year.
Last week at the launching Mahadeo told Guyana Times Sport; “this year we are trying to display our fitness levels in all the arenas, try to make the requirements, just try to have fun while staying competitive.”
In terms of training Mahadeo stated that he along with Duke has been focusing mainly on working together while maintaining their fitness levels.
Semonica Duke echoed Mahadeo’s sentiment noting that it will be all about fun but pointed out that she will be going all out to conquer the challenge.
