The Los Angeles FitExpo... I Will Be There!

The Los Angeles FitExpo is this weekend, the 29th and 30th, at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Bodybuilding, MMA, Powerlifting and more events will be taking place along with 300 booths from sponsors.

I am especially proud to be there this year along with Def Leppard's Phil Collen following his feature story in the January 2011 issue in Iron Man Magazine which I both photographed and wrote.

Def Leppard's Phil Collen At The Los Angeles FitExpo 2011 from SecondFocus on Vimeo.

Phil along with international Muay Thai Kickboxing Champion and trainer, Jean Carrillo, will be doing kickboxing and weight training demonstrations. Phil will also be talking about his life of health and fitness and his future plans for helping raise awareness about childhood obesity and health eating habits.

So come to the FitExpo it will be much fun; and send me a note, it would be great to see and meet you.

Promo video directed and still photography by yours truly.

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"Desert Dispatches" - Not Your Typical Fitness Model Photo Shoot!

"Desert Dispatches" - A Photo Shoot Adventure with Sharon Lim.

She had arrived from Singapore not knowing what to expect for the next two days. Be sure to turn on your sound...

Desert Dispatches from SecondFocus on Vimeo.

Photography by yours truly, MakeUp and Hair Styling by Victoria Rubell, and the able assistance of Clyde Sawyer.

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Jack LaLanne Across Generations

My favorite encounter with Jack LaLanne was at the Los Angeles International Airport a few years ago. On my way to the Arnold Bodybuilding and Sports Festival in Columbus Ohio, may people waiting to board were people I personally know from the world of bodybuilding. And the joining us was Jack and his wife Elaine. Fresh off the bus from his home in Morro Bay 200 miles away, he was full of energy and excitement.

A flight delay gave Jack the chance to do what he truly seemed to love, meeting people and spreading his message. Never sitting down, he never stopped to greet and meet all ages in the terminal, take photos and talk about fitness and food. A pilot probably 50 years his junior recognized him and asked "Jack are you going to pull the plane out to the runway" recalling his many feats of strength in his life. Jack's message and fame had spread across many generations.

On Labor Day in 2007 at world famous Muscle Beach Venice, Jack LaLanne was inducted into the Muscle Beach Hall of Fame. I am proud to say that I am part of the Muscle Beach family of today and was there as usual.

Jack enthusiastically accepted his award and taking the microphone, this man well into his senior years, spoke clearly and loudly, joking and emphasizing profoundly his message of health, fitness and diet. His message again resounded clearly across the generations present and certainly showed his profound love of life.

Jack LaLanne was a pioneer in health and fitness. I remember watching him on television in the 1950's when my mother would watch his show. I remember being a member of his health clubs, one of the earliest chains of gyms. I remember his many feats of strength, like swimming with a line of boats tied to him. Actually a diminutive man in size, he was a giant of our lifetime.

Many of you will not know Jack LaLanne of the past. Take a moment to read up on the man and his message. You will be happy you did, The take his message to heart and spread it, you will help to make others better for it and we will all be better.

Thanks Jack!

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Def Leppard Phil Collen featured guest at the 2011 Los Angeles FitExpo!

Legendary Def Leppard lead guitarist and vocalist, Phil Collen will be at the Los Angeles FitExpo coming up on Saturday and Sunday, January 29th and 30th at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

I had the great honor and pleasure of photographing and writing a feature story about Phil which was just in the January 2011 issue of Iron Man Magazine, one of the most respected magazines in bodybuilding and fitness.

Phil along with world famous trainer Jean Carrillo will be doing demonstrations of his Muay Thai Kickboxing training along with his weight lifting and diet that keeps him in great shape year round, even during concert tours. It was many years ago that Phil gave up the stereotyped rock-star life a alcohol and bad eating for a life of health and fitness. A confirmed Vegetarian, Phil is a great guy with a great story and a great life to share.

I had the great honor and pleasure of photographing and writing a feature story about Phil Collen which was just in the January 2011 issue of Iron Man Magazine, one of the most respected magazines in bodybuilding and fitness.

For more information visit the Los Angeles FitExpo and Iron Man Magazine!

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