FIBO, the international trade show for fitness, wellness and health, will take place in Essen, Germany, on 22-25 April.

In its 25th anniversary year, FIBO is likely to attract more than 530 exhibitors from 38 countries and more than 50,000 visitors from 60 countries.

Spread across 12 halls and occupying a total space of around 74,000sq m, the exhibition will showcase a wide variety of equipment and services for the fitness sector, with stage shows hosting action-packed demonstrations, as well as a range of conventions and conference sessions.

As at last year's show, health will be a focal theme, including everything from diagnostic equipment and functional therapy methods right through to professional health consulting.

The launch of a new online ticket system makes registration and buying your show pass much more straightforward this year, both in advance and on-site. What's more, visitors obtain real cash savings by registering online and buying their tickets in advance.

Another innovation for national and international visitors arriving by air is a shuttle service from Düsseldorf airport to the exhibition centre and back.

FIBOactive will once more offer everything from the fields of 'Fashion, Music, Fun & Action'. New and established exhibitors will present a comprehensive range of products supplemented by a large number of action programmes and stage shows, including a multitude of events in which delegates can participate. In Hall 5, the emphasis will be on the international DFAV Convention, with a huge demonstration area featuring a live DJ.

Registrations have already come in from across Europe, with delegates all wishing to learn the latest choreographies - such as Latin-based Zumba - from top presenters.

Meanwhile, the Les Mills Convention takes place for the second time in Hall 8. After the successful premiere in 2009, the world's biggest group fitness specialist will this year allow delegates to try out its new programming, due to be launched in July, for the first time.

The Fit for Fun Cycling Festival will include a look at the latest trend in group fitness - KRANKing - with delegates able to have a go at this upper body strength and CV workout.

FIBO POWER, running alongside FIBO, is the top meeting place for the bodybuilding and weight training community in Europe. It includes the FIBO Strongman Classics, the FIBO Powerlifting Challenge and the competition Miss FIBO POWER Beauty.

The FIBO innovation award will also be awarded at the show. Former winners include Power Plate (2002) and Technogym's Cardio Wave (2007). Details: www.fibo.de