Thousands Participate in NBC 4 New York & Telemundo 47 Fourth Annual Health and Fitness Expo
The expo was one of the largest, open-to-the-public health events
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Thousands of health-conscious people participated in the fourth annual Health & Fitness Expo, hosted during the weekend by NBC 4 New York and Telemundo 47. John Chandler reports.
Thousands of health-conscious people participated in the fourth annual Health & Fitness Expo, hosted during the weekend by NBC 4 New York and Telemundo 47.
The two-day, free event at MetLife Stadium featured many members of the New York Giants.
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The Bergenfeild marching band lines up in perfect formation outside of the MetLife stadium, ready for their grand entrance.
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Sun Salutations under the sun, hearts open, souls awakened.
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A group photo taken at the beginning of yoga, everyone in the stadium holding a tree pose.
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The Giants running back Rashad Jennings kicks off our yoga session with some words of inspiration!
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Yogis of all levels delve into Zen in the Zone with the same heart as a warrior.
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Finding power, strength, and perseverance in warrior one.
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Toes up!
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The end zone is the best place go meet your zen goal.
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JT Thomas and many other Giants players are giving autographs and taking selfies with fans!
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Dave Price is here and he's ready to selfie!
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Come toss a football at MetLife Stadium!
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Kerry Barrett, Marc Santia and Erica Grow meet fans at the Expo.
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It's a Giant yoga event at MetLife Stadium!
Raphael Miranda with the Meadowlands Gymnastics Academy.
Harry Cicma with a young fan.
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Bruce Beck interviews Nicole Brewer Gurganious from the "Biggest Loser."
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Kids color while their parents get health screening checks.
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Harry Cicma and a young fan.
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Quiggles the Quest mascot meets fans Justin and Jeanette.
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Bruce Beck interviews Olympic Bronze medalist Erin Hamlin.
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Get a selfie with a Giant!
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Greg Cergol and Stefan Holt meet viewers.
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Kerry Barrett and Marc Santia sign autographs and meet viewers.
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One of the free fitness classes
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Vendors line the hall.
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The Walk to Cure Arthritis kicked off the Expo on Saturday.
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The Bergenfield High School marching band waiting to perform.
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The Bergenfield High School marching band kicks off the Expo!
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NBC 4 New York's reporters, anchors and meteorologists are looking forward to meeting you!
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Kick a field goal at MetLife Stadium!
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Sydney and Mike Greenwood show their support for juvenile arthritis at the Health and Fitness Expo.
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One of the many free fitness classes at the Health and Fitness Expo!
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The stage is set for the Health and Fitness Expo!
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This field will soon be filled with people and fun!
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Blow-up batting cage, where people could throw a ball and see how close they get to a perfect pitch.
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The NBC 4 New York peacock stands proudly under the morning sun and people posed to show their Peacock Pride!
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Getting ready at MetLife Stadium for the Health and Fitness Expo!
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A band gets ready outside MetLife Stadium.
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A child joins in some face-painting fun before the Health and Fitness Expo!
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Ashley's Cardinals getting ready to walk for a cure for arthritis: Chris Pappalardo, Ashley Pappalardo, Caitlyn Miller, Andrew Wilcock, Debbie Conovck, Jessica Conovck, Melissa Conovck, Bryce Collymore, Terry Banko.
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Raphael Miranda delivers his forecast at the Expo.
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The Expo is waiting for you!
Storm Team 4's Dave Price show cased his many talents during group yoga.
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The Bergenfield marching band lined up in perfect formation for their grand entrance into the expo.
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Giants running back Rashad Jennings posed with the leaders of group yoga before the event.
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People at the expo got the chance to see what it's like to be on screen!
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Various fitness tests were available for people to review their overall strength and endurance.
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People got the chance to meet their favorite Giants!
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George from George to The Rescue was at the expo and so was his car!
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Bruce Beck interviewed, and danced with, the inspirational paralympian Tyler Carter.
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New York Live's Sara Gore and Jacque Reid gave a hilarious and delicious healthy-cooking demonstration!
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Families got the chance to have fun and dance with each other in the Family Fun Zone!
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These champions posed with their gold medals!
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Rashad Jennings gets focused during Zen in the Zone.
Co-hosts greeting participants included NBC 4’s Bruce Beck, Telemundo 47 sportscaster Veronica Contreras, New York Giants running back Rashad Jennings and Super Bowl XLVI champion Steve Weatherford, the fan-favorite former Giants punter.
Other NBC 4 New York anchors and reporters also appeared at the expo, which was presented by Quest Diagnostics.
New York Giants Rashad Jennings stops by to talk about the upcoming season & his participation in the NBC 4 New York and Telemundo 47 Health and Fitness Expo, presented by Quest Diagnostics this weekend.
Big Blue players who made appearances were star wideout Victor Cruz, running back Shane Verezen; linebackers Mark Herzlich, Jasper Brinkley, Jonathan Casillas and J.T. Thomas; punter Brad Wing; nose tackle Damon Harrison; tight end Larry Donnell; wideout Geremy Davis; and long snapper Zak DeOssie.
NBC 4 New York and Telemundo 47 are teaming up with the four-time Super Bowl champion New York Giants for one of the largest and open-to-the-public health events, the Health & Fitness Expo at MetLife Stadium. Bruce Beck reports.
Former Giant, Super Bowl champion and current NBC Sunday Night Football commentator Phil Simms hosted a discussion on healthy living habits Saturday morning.
Join NBC 4 New York’s sports anchor Bruce Beck for this family friendly event! Walk the 50 yard line, tour the locker rooms, ride a zip line and meet a New York Giant! Plus, get free health screenings courtesy of Quest Diagnostics. May 14 and 15, 2016, at MetLife Stadium. Admission and parking are FREE.
“At no other event can you kick a field goal on the MetLife Stadium field, visit the Giants’ locker room, meet your favorite television personalities and learn more about healthy living,” said Eric Lerner, president and general manager of NBC 4 New York.
More than 2,000 runners and walkers got together to aid in the battle against arthritis as part of the 2016 Walk to Cure Arthritis, which kicked off the expo on Saturday.
The Health & Fitness Expo offered events and exhibits throughout MetLife Stadium, ranging from tests and screenings to fitness and safety activities.
Quest Diagnostics provided free health screenings to attendees 18-years and older. Tests included cholesterol, vitamin D and blood sugar level.
