AT&T to Host Health and Fitness Event June 20 in Troy

“Yoga Dan” Gottlieb will be one of the featured speakers at AT&T’s Health and Fitness Event on June 20 in Troy. Scroll through to see photos of the other experts, Pierre Vinson, of “G.I.V.E. Fitness,” Angie Johnson of “Team Angie Fitness” and Sue Barnes of The Brooksie Way.

The road race season has begun.

And what better way to gear up for that 5K, 10K or half marathon than to get some fitness advice and a chance to win some accessories to help you reach your goal?

AT&T is holding a health and fitness event June 20 at its Troy location, 2000 Big Beaver Road, to help local runners and walkers learn about fitness accessories, meet fellow athletes and get free advice from personal trainers. The event is from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

However, the celebration actually kicks off at 8:15 a.m. with an opportunity to participate in a 3-mile training run or walk with members of the Brooksie Way Training Program. The Brooksie Way is an annual road road race held in Rochester in September. So come prepared to exercise.

The fitness event starts at 9 a.m., when the store opens, and guests will have a chance to hear from several certified local experts including, “Yoga Dan”, Pierre Vinson of “Give Fitness” and Angie Johnson of “Team Angie Fitness,” all whom have been featured on WJBK Fox 2’s ”Get Fit” segment. They, along with Sue Barnes, training program and community outreach coordinator for the Brooksie Way, will discuss a variety of topics from running, nutrition, overall fitness and stretching.

With drawings being held about every 20 minutes, participants will have an opportunity to win more than 20 great prizes, ranging from FitBits to sweatproof earbuds. The grand prize will be a Timex One Ironman GPS+ watch, valued at $399.99.

And in honor of Father’s Day weekend, the first five men who attend the event will receive a free fitness accessory.

Can’t make the event, but still want tips and inspiration from the experts? Follow them on social media:

“Yoga Dan” - Follow him at @Misteryogadan or on his website www.ytc.co. Yoga Dan is a Regular Fitness Expert on WJBK Fox 2 Detroit “Get Fit” segments. He believes yoga is a great addition to any athletes fitness portfolio. The practice of yoga has allowed Dan to live pain free after living with severe sciatic nerve damage and bulging discs. His favorite exercise to teach people is the art of breathing, Yogadan says “Its the most powerful thing I can offer my clients.” he does so through Weekend Workshops all over the globe.

Pierre Vinson - Follow him at @givefitnessdet or on his website igivefitness.com. Pierre is the owner of the Detroit-based G.I.V.E. Fitness, which stands for Get Into Voluntary Exercise. He has a degree in health and fitness from Central Michigan University and is an American College of Sports Medicine certified health fitness specialist and has appeared as an expert on WJBK Fox 2 Detroit “Get Fit” segments. The company’s mission statement says they not only help you reach your goals, but teach you how to stay there. He works with clients ranging in age from 13 to 78.

Angie Johnson - Follow her at @teamangiefitnes or on her website. Angie is founder of Corporate Life Balancer and Team Angie Fitness - Be Your Best You. She has been a certified fitness coach for a decade, helping hundreds of clients achieve their fitness goals. She is Farmington Hills-based lifestyle coach and a licensed zumba instructor. Her fitness motto: “Revolutionize your mind, THEN, make the decision. Commit to the decision, let no one or nothing stop you ... success awaits you!” She also has appeared on WJBK Fox 2 Detroit “Get Fit” segments.”

Sue Barnes - Follow Brooksie Way news on Facebook or the website www.thebrooksieway.com. Sue is the training programs and community outreach coordinator for the Brooksie Way Organization. The program provides an opportunity for people, many who have never run before, to train for a HealthPlus Brooksie Way race, held annually in Rochester. In the past seven years, more than 1,000 people have been a part of the training programs. Sue has many years of running experience, including completing seven marathons, one ultra marathon, one Half Ironman Triathlon and numerous half marathons.