VISITORS to The Star Wellness & Fitness Showcase 2012 in Penang on April 7 and April 8 can indulge in myriad fun-filled activities and glean important pointers to ensure a lifetime of blessed health.

The inaugural event, to be held at Straits Quay in Tanjung Tokong from 7.30am to 10pm on both days, is expected to attract over 10,000 people, and will feature mass aerobics sessions, fitness and martial arts demonstrations, along with medical talks, health screenings and lucky draws for the public.

Speaking at the unveiling ceremony of the event logo at the retail marina complex yesterday, Star Publications (M) Bhd regional operations manager Chung Chok Yin pointed out that the event is in line with the governments efforts in promoting a healthy lifestyle.

As the peoples paper, we felt it would be good if we could help play a role in shaping a healthy community. We hope the programmes lined up will spur visitors to pay better attention to their well-being, and adopt a healthy lifestyle, he said.

Activities on the first day start with a mass line dance session at 7.30am at the seafront promenade with an estimated 300 participants.

This will be followed by a mass aerobics session at 8am, along with various martial arts and fitness demonstrations from 9am to 12.30pm.

There will be a series of health talks between 11am to 6pm, with topics like Yoga for Beauty and Slim Body, Stress Management, Heart Attack: How to Prevent and Survive It?, Breast Cancer Awareness, Understanding Cancer and Does My Child Have Autism?

From 6pm onwards, twinkle-toed performers will entertain the crowd with ballroom, Latin, Argentinian Tango, Bachata, Zumba and Bollywood dance demonstrations.

The showcases highlight takes place on the second day at 7.30am, where some 500 participants are expected to flex their muscles in the 3km Fun Family Walk around the Straits Quay vicinity.

It will be an enjoyable Sunday morning stroll for all in the family. Whats more, participants also stand to win lucky draw prizes, of which the main ones are sponsored by Takasima, added Chung.

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