New information regarding nutrition and exercise is released daily, making the fitness industry a constantly evolving one.  That's why Los Angeles hosted the International Health Racquet and Sportsclub Association in March.  The new products and techniques on display will likely be making their way into gyms and athletic facilities this year.

According to Yahoo! News, there were several new workouts on the scene at this year's event.  They included big names like "Les Mills, Stott Pilates, and TRX, and well as a rolling board designed to strengthen your core and a bow-shaped accessory for group fitness."  If you're looking to increase your gym or fitness center's bottom line, investing in one or more of these pieces of equipment is a great idea.

Let's take a look at some of the stand-out products:

• Pilates equipment
  
  Stott Pilates SPX Reformer Bundle offers everything you could need for Pilates at the gym or in the home.
  
  
• Flexibility, strength and balance
  
  The Orbit by Balanced Body is a workout accessory that features a padded rolling board.  This allows users to perform circular and linear motions that will help improve flexibility, strength and balance.
  
  
• Core training programs
  
  One company, Les Mills, is known for its heart-pumping group workouts.  Its new 30-minute core training program, CXWORK, incorporates the use of elastic bands for upper body and lower body toning.
  
  

Other promotional gym fitness items on display included the Bodyblade and the TRX Rip Trainer.

With the healthcare industry one of the strongest during this lengthy recession, it's a fairly good time to be an occupational health nurse. 

That is why visiting the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses, Inc. 2012 Synposium and Expo might be the best idea for any occupational nurse. It is a three day conference and trade show that brings together all occupational nurses under the same goals and missions of the AAOHN: to routinely manage and care for others, to design programs to reduce negative lifestyles and endorce positive ones, recognize/avoid hazards in the workplace, etc. By bringing in similar minds, the minds of occupational nurses can mature and develop further than they can when not united.

If you want your product name/services to stick out, consider some custom imprinted Nurse's Week items. Although Nurse's Week isn't until May (May 6-12) these items will please the nurses you come in contact. Whether it is a promotional Nurse stress ball or a custom imprinted pill box, these items will be heavily used and endorsed by the nurses you meet.  

So head on town to Nashville, TN a the end of this month (April 22-25) for the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses Inc. 2012 Symposium & Expo. 

Do you have a longtime fascination with science or hoping to help make the world a progressively forward one?

If you've answered "Yes" for any of the following, then you should consider bringing yourself (and your New Year's Eve resolutions) to San Francisco, CA. 

The 2012 Biotechnology Showcase, held this coming year at the Parc 55 Wyndham, will take place from January 9 - January 11. These three days are filled with presentations from the brightest minds in the science industry, debuting their findings and innovations to rooms full of private investors, public investors and pharmaceutical executives. The hope is that an idea will be backed financially (and otherwise) to become the next promotional health item. Who knows, in a few years, it might be sold on the Motivators website.

If you're an investor or a company that has an idea you want to share, visit the 2012 Bioctechnology Showcase website. 

If you're an orthodontist, you'll certainly enjoy 2012.

I can't promise that business will be booming or orthodontists will be in high demand but the 112th annual American Association of Orthodontists Annual Meeting is sure to be the biggest in its history. 

The annual meeting of orthodontists is being held in tropical Honolulu, HI at a location that is to be determined. These shows tend to feature professionals giving seminars and talks as well as the perfect opportunity to network with individuals in your industry.

In order to stand out at these meetings, be sure to have promotional products that carry your name well. For example, there are custom imprinted business card holders that will certainly catch your eye and leave you with carrying business cards without frantically searching for them. For others, there are custom imprinted adhesive pads that will have people using your product on a daily basis. 

Are you living an unhealthy life? Do you want to regain your spiritual youth, your spiritual innocence? Are you seeking answers for vague and mysterious questions? 

If you answered "YES" for any of the above, the NewLife Expo is going to be money well-spent. The NewLife Expo is organized by the minds that bring you NewLife Magazine, a magazine that brings about a happier and healthier you using the art of yoga and other exercises and healthy products.

The goal of the NewLife Expo is to bring exhibitors, panelists and attendees together with a common goal in mind - to create a better person. Exhibitors from all over the nation will be there bringing the best in treatment, yoga and promotional products.

Motivators has some promotional products such as the promotional aromatherapy products and promotional bath & body works products that will guarantee to soothe and relax.

The NewLife Expo is in New York City at the Hotel New Yorker from October 21-October 23. For those near our offices in Florida, there is a Fort Lauderdale show from February 18-February 19.  

Most people know that October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  Each year, the month-long event serves as a way to spread awareness about early detection and self-testing for the disease.  But it's important that information about breast cancer prevention is shared beyond the month of October.  One upcoming event that helps to stress the importance of strides in breast cancer research is the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS).

SABCS, an annual event, is scheduled for December 6 - 10, 2011.  According to the conference's Web site, it's "An international scientific symposium for interaction and exchange among basic scientists and clinicians in breast cancer."  Scientists and exhibitors gather each year at the convention to discuss and present the latest information regarding breast cancer research, as well as "engrossing discussion for basic, translational and clinical cancer research professionals."  The conference is sponsored by the Cancer Therapy & Research Center at UT Health Science Center, San Antonio, the American Association for Cancer Research, and the Bavlor College of Medicine.

Those planning to attend the important event are encouraged to either sponsor or exhibit.  Exhibitors will show off top-notch products and services, ranging from genetic testing to medical equipment.  If you're looking to support SABCS and pitch your technology, there are breast cancer awareness giveaways that will help draw attention from leading decision makers and professionals within the areas of breast cancer research and treatment. 

SABCS presents a rare opportunity to share your medication, product, or service to highly influential medical professionals.  Your support could change lives forever.

It can sometimes to be difficult to stay up-to-date on upcoming events in the healthcare industry, so Motivators has compiled some information about October healthcare trade shows to make things a little easier and help you be prepared.

1) American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Convention & Exhibit

   10/1/11 - 10/6/11
   Salt Palace Convention Center
   100 S. West Temple
   Salt Lake City, UT 84101
   801-534-4777

Rental Rates: $2,400 per 10x10 booth
                    $250 per corner premium
                    $1,500 island premium

The AHIMA is holding their 83rd annual convention and exhibit to draw health information management (HIM) professionals. As an exhibitor, your company would gain direct exposure to these key decision-makers. This convention is the world's premier HIM annual event expected to bring in more than 4,000 people in your target audience.

2) Rock 'n' Roll San Jose Half Marathon: Health & Fitness Expo

   10/2/11 (exhibit occurs prior to event)
   Sane Jose McEnery Convention Center
   150 W. San Carlos St.
   Sane Jose, CA 95110
   gbarnett@competitorgroup.com

Rental Rates: $1,500 per 10x10 booth
                    $1,900 per 10x10 corner
                    $3,000 per 10x20 booth
                    $3,400 per 10x20 corner
                    $6,600 per 20x20 booth

The San Jose half marathon event will be held on October 2, 2011, but this event features a two-day Health & Fitness Expo presented by Power Balance prior to it. In addition to the expo being free and open to the publicit is also where all participants must pick up their race packets.

3) National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) Annual Convention & Trade Exposition

   10/8/11 - 10/12/11
   Gaylord Opryland Hotel & Convention Center
   2800 Opryland Dr.
   Nashville, TN 37214

Rental Rates: $4,500 (corporate member) / $6,000 (non-member) per 10x10 booth
                    $9,000 / $12,000 per 10x20 booth
                    $13,500 / $18,000 per 10x30 booth
                    $18,400 / $24,400 per 20x20 island
                    $27,400 / $36,400 per 20x30 island
                    $36,400 / $48,400 per 20x40 island
                    $40,900 / $54,400 per 30x30 island
                    Corner = $100 extra charge

The NCPA's 113th Annual Convention & Trade Exposition brings you face-to-face with independent pharmacy owners and powerful decision-makers. Studies show that patients accept the products recommended by such pharmacists 90% of the time. This expo provides the opportunity for you to demonstrate your product's value, introduce new products and broaden your products' reach.

Search Motivators for the perfect health fair giveaways to draw your target audience into your booth for the best results.