Jamaica Gleaner

It’s time for Fitfest Soca Edition.

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BODYBYKURT, IN associatio­n with Kia, presents the fourth staging of the exciting event Fitfest, the ultimate workout party and expo, with the theme ‘Soca Edition’. This affair will be held on Saturday April 6, 2019, at NWC Sports Club (Mona Dam), St Andrew.

BodybyKurt Kia FitFest is designed for all fitness enthusiast­s who want to have fun while working out and is a fusion of culture and movement while showcasing a holistic approach to health and wellness. Patrons will enjoy 14 of Jamaica’s best fitness instructor­s, bringing their expertise in Zumba, stick aerobics, dancehall, kick-boxing, soca aerobics, among other genres. BodybyKurt will be doing it differentl­y this time around where he will be catering to all soca lovers!

The brain behind the wheels, Kurt Dunn, said that this a “warmup to carnival. Patrons will be able to assess themselves and see how ready they are for the grand Carnival Road March”.

Music juggling will be by the Jamaican soca king, DJ Cruise.

There will be many exciting prizes and surprises. In keeping with the theme, there will be a crowning of the Best Dressed Soca King and Queen. Patrons are being encouraged to come out in their best carnival wear and vie for the ‘Best Dressed Soca King and Queen’ title. Other fitness competitio­ns will include push-ups, pull-ups, front planks, burpees and best customised yellow T-shirt.

Health Minister Dr Christophe­r Tufton has shown his support for this event via social media, expressing that the man behind the excitement, Kurt Dunn, is “the best at what he does”. He encouraged his followers to“be there!”, as Kurt leads the charge for wellness. EVENT RUNNING ORDER:

* 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. – Exposition by the various sponsors

* 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. – Exercise party * 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. – After-workout jam with DJ Cruise

The vibes will be kept high by the ‘Vibes Master’Jerry D and will host sponsors such as Kia, VantageOne Group, Chase, Colgate, Vigorton 2, Kendel, Neutrogena, Summer’s Eve, Bumble Bee Agency Limited, Hi-Lyte, Crystal Spring Water, Sparan Health Club, FitFarm, Swiss, Tops, SLEEK, F H C, First Inline Ja, Mac Black Studio, Synergisti­c Health, BCIC, FLOW, Kool FM, Intelligen­t Multi-Media, The Gleaner’s Fit4Life, Caledonia Advertisin­g Agency, Eskay/Selva, T. Geddes Grant, JABFFA and Jamaica Moves. Save the date! See you at Fitfest, where you will have the opportunit­y to “Unlock the ultimate you”!

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 ?? LIONEL ROOKWOOD/PHOTOGRAPH­ER ?? Kurt Dunn, head of BodybyKurt.
LIONEL ROOKWOOD/PHOTOGRAPH­ER Kurt Dunn, head of BodybyKurt.
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