Billy Blanks Jr Headlining Illinois’ QC FitFest This Weekend
QC Fit Fest will be held Feb. 26-27 at East Moline’s Bend Xpo Center!
Tickets are now available for online purchase for their 2022 Expo at QCFitFest.com QC Fit Fest is a community event designed for all ages to engage with local experts and learn more about health, fitness, nutrition, and athletic performance no matter where you are on your health journey.
“My partners and I created this event to help take the confusion out of health. We highlight the very best the Quad Cities has to offer when it comes to finding the flavor of movement and activity that suits you best. From yoga and weightlifting to skateboarding and virtual reality-based games, said Chris Maltsburger, Founder we combine fun, interaction, and education at QC Fit Fest.
Special Guest: Billy Blanks, Jr.
Billy Blanks, Jr. will be joining us as our Special Guest, offering workout classes with his internationally acclaimed workout “Dance it Out” on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Billy Blanks, Jr. has been featured on Shark Tank, Ellen and Dr. Oz. His father, Billy Blanks was a Tae-Bo, household name in the 90’s. Now, Billy Blanks, Jr. has proven to take what he learned from his career in dance, under the wing of Paula Abdul, and apply it to dance styles from around the world for a quick, effective workout you’ll love.
Interactive Vendors and Demos
When you walk through The Bend XPO Center, you’ll find vendors like 9 Round, helping you learn punching combinations on the pads, you’ll hear the sounds of skateboarding when you head over to the ramp and demos provided by Keep Pushing Skate Shop, or learn about your flexibility and agility from return vendor The Speed Attic.
Founded in 2021, QC Fit Fest is the Quad Cities leader in interactive health events with one mission in mind: To empower Quad Citians to begin or continue in their health journey, acknowledging health isn’t just physical. It is our focus to continue to build and provide you with an experience that will add to every aspect of your life.