Tito Ortiz signed autographs for over 4 hours at the L.A. Fit Expo. He also took a posed picture with every fan that wanted one. I finally got the email with the info to retrieve my Tito Ortiz picture. It was taken by the Punishment Athletics photographer at the expo. They didn't allow fans to use their own camera. I'm not sure for the reason but it doesn't really matter now.
I attended the annual L.A. Fit Expo. Just like the expo last year, many athletes and celebrities were scheduled to make appearances. I asked two months in advance to have the day off so I could make it to this event. That's how good it is. The L.A. Fit Expo is the event of all events.
The Fit Expo is such a good event that some athletes just show up for the hell of it. Last year Jose Canseco and a couple of other athletes dropped by and this year was no different. Jose Canseco showed up once again and brought his good friend Barry Bonds. I didn't see Barry since I left to my car to get some items. When I arrived back at the event I heard people talking about it.
From what I heard Barry signed autographs for some people that approached him. One of those people that did is a friend of mine. Here is the baseball that Barry Bonds signed for him. No "sweet spot" but it's better than nothing.
Now it's time for my recap. It's not posted in order in which I met the athletes or celebrities. I will do this in sections. It will start off with athletes from different sports then go to MMA, bodybuilders, and girls. Everything that is in yellow is a link to a website.
Former Rockets and Lakers head coach Rudy Tomjanovich signed autographs for 3 hours. This appearance took place at the CieAura booth. Lisa Leslie was also scheduled to appear at this booth but was a no show.
I was more excited to meet Rudy T. than anybody
else at the expo. I would of attended the event just for him.
Rudy T. was very nice and signed multiple items.
Here is Rudy T. signing my ball.
Rudy T. asked me if I wanted something else on the ball besides
his signature. I told him if he could inscribe his championship years.
Def Leppard's lead guitarist Phil Collen made an appearance at the Iron Man booth. He was at the expo last year but I had nothing for him to sign. This time I made sure to bring some Def Leppard CD's to get signed. He is not your common rockstar who lives by the typical sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll. Phil is a vegan and works out on a regular basis.
This video has nothing to do with the event but
it's my favorite Def Leppard song so I had to post it.
Former pro wrestler Diamond Dallas Page met with fans before he did a
workout demo. He told me to "put it up there" and made me do a hand signal.
Current L.A. Galaxy goalkeeper Josh Saunders made an appearance on behalf of BSN.
Many supplement companies were on site to pass out sample products.
I was a little disappointed that they didn't pass out as much stuff as last year.
I was at the expo from the time they opened to the time they closed. It was really exhausting. My feet, knees, and back ached from all the standing and walking around I did but it was worth it. Nothing beats the annual L.A. Fit Expo. I'm already looking forward to going again next year.
I want to thank all the athletes for their appearances and for taking the time to meet and greet fans. Thanks to Rudy T, Phil Collen, Diamond Dallas Page, Josh Saunders, D'aundre Reed, Bas Rutten, Don Frye, Brian Stann, Tito Ortiz, Jay Cutler, Toney Freeman, Lee Labrada, Melvin Anthony, Charles Glass, Greg Plitt, Dexter Jackson, and Roland Kickinger.
Exercise gives the human body many benefits. Just make sure you do it the right way. Check out this clip from the 90's television show "In Living Color". It's David Allen grier and Damon Wayans playing the part of personal trainers. It's hilarious.
Tito Ortiz signed autographs for over 4 hours at the L.A. Fit Expo. He also took a posed picture with every fan that wanted one. I finally got the email with the info to retrieve my Tito Ortiz picture. It was taken by the Punishment Athletics photographer at the expo. They didn't allow fans to use their own camera. I'm not sure for the reason but it doesn't really matter now.
