History Of The Event
When it all started...
2002
This event had a modest inception in 2002 with the likes of Pro Bodybuilder Craig Titus, famous fitness competitors Julie Shipley and Tiffany Ripple.
[ Left to right: Craig Titus and the Bodybuilding.com girls and a finalist of the The Jamaca Me Tan swimwear fashion contest. ]
2003
In 2003 the Fitness Expo was back with a vengeance. This year the event was hosted by local radio celebrity Jeff Caves of KTIK and Idaho Sports Talk.
The night kicked off with famous fitness model and muscle magazine covergirl and Bodybuilding.com wrtier Brenda Kelly doing a Hawaiian dance routine. Pro bodybuilders Quincy Taylor and Idrise Ward-EL flexed their muscles all night long. We had strongman Corey St. Clair lifting 350lb. rocks and bodybuilder/actor/model and Playgirl cover boy Christian Boeving signing autographs.
[ Left to right: Brenda Kelly performing onstage. ]
The night also saw Katrina Humphrey, a fitness America contestant performing her high powered routine and later pro fitness competitor Nicole Rololaza busted out six one-arm pushups during her routine. We were amazed by powerlifter Stacey Hammar bench pressing 215lbs. for three reps. The night was capped off by Merry Christine performing her bodybuilding routine.
2004
2004's Fitness Expo was unbelievably even bigger yet. The event was packed with celebrities from bodybuilding, fitness, modeling, and professional football.
We were awed by #2 ranked bodybuilder Jay Cutler, IFBB Pro Bob Cicherillo, NPC USA super heavyweight Chris Cook, IFBB Pro Toney Freeman, and the only man to beat Arnold Schwarzenegger in a pro show, Mr. Sergio Olivia. We had 2000 Ms. Olympia Valentina Chepiga.
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Left to right: Jay Cutler posing down with Bob Cicherillo. ]
The fitness models were in the house, Carmen Garcia, Brenda Kelly, Kat Meyers and MetRx model Sara Flom had no problem keeping the guys attention.
We were treated to feats of strength from #1 ranked powerlifter Liz Willet, squatting an incredible 629lbs. The festivities also included top female bodybuilder Lauren Powers, top figure competitor Kathleen Johansson and fitness competitor Katrina Humphrey.
2005
This was the fourth year for the Boise Fitness Expo and naturally it was bigger and better than previous years. There were many in attendance this year ranging from those who were competing for the first time to the pros. Some of the pros in attendance were eight-time Miss Olympia winner Lenda Murrey, World ranked bodybuilder Gunter Schlierkamp and former Mr. USA Bob Cicherillo.
Fans had the opportunity to get a lot of freebies in addition to meeting some icons from professional football and the fitness industry.
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Left to right: Lenda Murrey with guest. Bob Cicherillo and
Laura Mak. ]
2006
The 2006 Boise Fitness Expo continued a growing tradition of fun and excitment at the Big Easy in Boise Id! This year's events also included NPC and FAME contests and the attendance of several well known champion bodybuiders and athletes. Some of those included: Jay Cutler, Bob Cicherillo, Monica Brant, Jesse Marunde, UFC Fighter Josh Koscheck, and many others.
With a rocking crowd of over a thousand, the event turned out to be bigger than ever before! Learn more about the 2006 Bodybuilding.com Boise Fitness Expo Competition right here. This year's show included a FAME and NPC contest.
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Left to right: Jesse Marunde & Jay Cutler. ]
2007
The 2007 Boise Fit Expo went off without a hitch... well maybe one hitch... people were eventually turned away because the event had reached capacity! Aside from the many performances that took place (including the 2007 Gold's Gym Treasure Valley Bodybuilding, Fitness & Figure Championships), the following champions and athletes also graced the stage: Jay Cutler, Monica Brant, Toney Freeman, Jamie Eason, UFC fighter Rich Franklin, and many others!
With all the freebies, live music, special performances, celebrities occurring during the night it was no wonder that this was a step above the rest from previous shows!
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Left to right: Jay Cutler & Jeremy Deluca. Bob & Mr. Puniverse Winner. ]
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