Why A Fitness Program to Promote Health:
Studies have shown that unfit and obese people risk many life-threatening illnesses, including Cancers, Hypertension, Diabetes, Arthritis, Glaucoma, Cataracts, Depression, Heart conditions, Respiratory diseases, Lymphatic diseases, Circulatory problems, Neurological problems, etc.
Objectives of the Fair therefore are:
¨ To sensitize women to the benefits of Fitness in fighting common illnesses, especially Cancers.
¨ To encourage women to make necessary lifestyle changes, for their health and happiness.
¨ To feature services, products, and solutions that support fitness and a healthy lifestyle for women.
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About Curves:
Curves Ladies-only fitness franchise, is the largest female fitness group in the world, with over 7,000 outlets in 94 countries, serving over 4 million women worldwide. It was founded in the USA in 1992, by Gary and Diane Heavin, who developed specialized equipment that works on the vital muscles of a woman in just 30 minutes.
Curves is renowned for supporting Breast Cancer awareness, as part of their global corporate social responsibility (CSR). Curves Nigeria has also keyed into this global initiative by partnering and signing an MOU with the Breast Cancer Association of Nigeria, BRECAN.
About BRECAN
Breast Cancer Association of Nigeria (BRECAN), is the leading breast cancer advocacy group in Nigeria. It was founded in 1997 by the current First Lady of Ondo State, Chief Mrs. Betty Anyanwu Akeredolu, who herself is a breast cancer survivor. With a motto: Giving Hope, Saving Lives, BRECAN is involved in advocacy, breast cancer research, support to patients, etc.
Organizers of the Lagos Women Fitness Fair (LWFF) have announced that the event will hold on the 28th of October this year at BICS Garden, Lekki, Lagos State.
Now in its third year, LWFF had, in the past, been organized by Curves Nigeria (local affiliate of Curves International – world’s largest female fitness franchise) and Breast Cancer Association of Nigeria (BRECAN). It is usually the high point of the Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM) which is October, every year.
This year, Olusegun Obasanjo Foundation (OOF) is coming in as a partner. According to Chief Executive Officer of Curves Nigeria, Mr. Emma Esinnah, “the partners are delighted that the Olusegun Obasanjo Foundation, which has been doing great work in promoting health and wellbeing, has graciously accepted to work with us on the Lagos Women Fitness Fair (LWFF) project”
Special Guests
Chief (Mrs.) Betty Akeredolu, First Lady of Ondo State (Founder of BRECAN)
Dr. (Mrs.) Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, First Lady of Lagos State
Mr. William B. Stevens, US Consul-General to Nigeria
LWFF 2023 Program Line-up
¨ Health Talks: lectures on Fitness, Dieting, Mental health, etc.
¨ Health screeners
¨ Fitness demos
¨ Demonstration of American football by a Lagos women’s team
¨ Healthy foods
¨ Demonstrations of Self-managed quick exercises for professional women
¨ Exhibitions
Some hospitals and diagnostic centers will be available to conduct these tests:
¨ Mobile mammography
¨ Blood pressure
¨ Body mass index (BMI) and Body Fat
¨ Health Risk Assessments
¨ Nutritional analysis
¨ Total cholesterol testing
Notable experts in their fields will also be on hand to do the following demonstrations:
Massages, CPR, Yoga, Exercise equipment demonstrations, First aid, Martial arts, Aerobic step demonstrations, and Self Defence Against Armed persons.
