Asia Fitness Conference returns to Thailand in 2022 after three year hiatus
The Asia Fitness Conference is set to return to Thailand from 30th September to 3rd October 2022 after a three-year hiatus due to COVID with the theme ‘Back Together Again: reconnecting, re-energising’ and is anticipated to attract over 4,000 visitors.
The face-to-face event will take place at Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre (BITEC) and aims to educate and inspire fitness professionals and enthusiasts from around the region for the most up-to-date fitness knowledge and techniques available. The first three days will be the main education event.
Under the theme of ‘Back Together Again’, AFC 2022 will prepare participants to thrive in a changed reality and a rapidly evolving industry, with a focus on future trends and disciplines in eight education streams:
Strength and sports conditioning,
Exercise science, nutrition and weight management
Dance and Group Exercise
Personal Training
Injury prevention and rehabilitation
Mind Body
Studio and career development
Sports psychology and behaviour change.
The event will bring together over 500 fitness professionals, enthusiasts, facility owners and managers, healthcare professionals and representatives from leading brands in the industry from 30+ countries, including Thailand, Singapore, Taiwan, Australia, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Myanmar and Cambodia, for cutting-edge education, networking and renewed inspiration for good health, in the biggest regional event of its kind. AFC additionally features various exciting post-conference sessions such as Physique Transformation, Meditation and Mindfulness, Alzheimer’s Disease Specialist, and Movement Performance Assessment,.
Suzanne Hosley, Founder and Chief Executive of Fitness Innovations (Thailand) Limited and founder of the AFC notes “since 2009, the Asia Fitness Conference has grown to be Asia’s biggest and most respected fitness conference. AFC is the place for the fitness and health community to be inspired by world-renowned educators, network with regional leaders, share ideas and experiences with peers and celebrate being part of the growing, prospering health and fitness industry in Asia….and have fun doing so!
“Thailand’s reputation as a leading fitness destination is boosted by hosting the AFC, the largest fitness conference in Asia. With 10 years of successful events behind us and three years of waiting to be able to host another edition of the event, this year will be different, bringing in new faces and trends to accommodate a growing number of delegates and exhibitors and addressing new realities in the fitness industry. We have also made it more accessible to the general public, who can come to learn about fitness in its many guises. AFC incorporates an exhibition, with showcase sessions, competitions and booths promoting fitness trends for the general public as well as delegates.
“We are delighted to have the opportunity to contribute to excellence in the regional fitness industry through training and education, community building and network creation amongst passionate and committed fitness professionals and enthusiasts as well as athletes of all ages. For the last 10 years, the AFC has delivered the best fitness education and training in the world, and we now have an excellent exhibition to match.”
The event will also cover areas like training skills, self & business development, technology & equipment trends, nutrition & fitness, and mind & fitness. During the conference, participants will have a chance to meet with renowned international presenters, such as Dave Khai Liow, an exercise physiologist specialising in holistic health and exercise with a long history in elite high-performance sports conditioning and has worked with a wide range of world-class athletes; Robert Cappuccio, a certified coach and has held multiple prestigious and influential positions in the fitness industry; Nick Tumminello who has been a trainer for over 20 years and was named ‘Trainer of Trainers’ by Men’s Health Maga; Beth Shaw, Founder and Chief EXecutive of YogaFit who brings a fresh approach to yoga and fitness; Angie Miller, an AFAA Master Certificate Specialist and CEU Provider; Ranell Hobson, the Director of the Academy of Sport Speed Australia who specialises in all things running from explosive speed for sport to maximising endurance performance.
More than 40 world renowned successful fitness educators will share their knowledge of fitness, health, business and lifestyle topics. Participants may also join competitions for the Asia Fitness Conference (AFC) 2022 Personal Trainer of the Year, AFC Dance Competition 2022 and the Blazepod Challenger Competition.
Asia Fitness Conference 2022 is supported by The Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB).
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Images courtesy Asia Fit Conference
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