The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) has announced its 2014 South East Convention will run in conjunction with FitPro Live from 18-19 July at London’s ExCeL Centre.

The convention will give fitness professionals the chance to learn from a selection of experts in the field and experience the latest fitness technologies first-hand.

This year’s event expects to attract over 5,000 fitness professionals from across the world, who will take part in a programme of workshops covering disciplines including obesity, neurological exercise rehabilitation and the link between hormones and health.

The convention programme will focus heavily on Level 4 content and will seek to address some of the most pressing challenges facing the industry in light of unprecedented levels of obesity and non-activity.

Visitors will have the opportunity to attend both the REPs South East Convention and FitPro Live and explore the convention area, filled with the latest products and endorsed training providers

This year’s keynote presentation highlights include a question and answer session with obesity expert Dr Ian Campbell and nutritionist Dr Janet Aylott, as well as a presentation from Team GB Olympian turned personal trainer, Kate Haywood.