WHAT IS THE 11TH  ANNUAL FITNESS CHALLENGE?

The Fitness Challenge is a Weight Loss Contest for the Public Safety Population to LOSE FAT and GAIN MUSCLE as a TEAM.  This approach promotes TEAMWORK and Camaraderie.  Four Winning Teams with the Greatest Improvement will WIN $5,000.00 from each Region.  The Regions include Southeast, Central, Western, and Northeast. 

Eligibility requires team members to be Active or Retired Police, Firefighters, Paramedics, EMS, Military, Corrections, NURSES, Physicians and the SPOUSES for any of these occupations that fall under the 911 responder category.

Team Captains will be responsible for registering their Teams.  Applications are available on-line at www.FitnessCommitmentInstitute.org or www.911Fitness.com and select Fitness Challenge, then Registration Application.  If you don’t have access to the Internet, you may call Fitness Commitment Institute (305-297-5328) to receive an application via your FAX.

Once you are registered, the Team Captain will receive a package containing a Goody Bags for each of the team members.  The Goody Bag is a DUFFY BAG which will contain the NEW & IMPROVED 911 Workout / Diet Journal, 911 T-Shirt & goodies from our sponsors.   The Bag will also contain a BODY FAT form.  You need this form to record your Body Fat & Weight measurements in January, which will be assessed by an authorized trainer at any 911 Fitness Authorized location.  The 911 trainer will fax the form to the Challenge Staff, then return the form to you to save for the second Body Fat measurements in April.

The weigh in dates are January 5,
The  weigh out  dates  are  April 1

You must record your Team Photo either one week before or after the weigh-in/out.  The Team Photo must include a sign with your Team NAME on an 8 X 10 White Sign with Large Bold Letters.  Your Team name must be Fitness and or 911 related.

The NEW & Improved 911 Journal includes a comprehensive Plan to help you maximize your improvement, both with Exercise and Nutrition.  The Trainers will conduct a 3-Site skin-fold measurement with Calipers and weigh you general body weight.  It will be documented on the official 911 body fat form. 

The Team member’s data will be entered and averaged to receive a Team Score.  That score will be compared with other Teams for final determination of the Team with the greatest improvement.  The WINNING Teams will be notified via certified mail and telephone.  Winning Teams will FLY to VEGAS to receive their WINNING Checks inside the OCTAGON during the UFC in May.  Airfare & Hotel expenses, paid by 911 Fitness.

Challenge Registration proceeds benefit the Shriner’s Hospitals for Children.  These Hospitals provide FREE services to Children, including surgeries, therapy and equipment.  The hospitals are funded from private donations from Corporations and Individuals.  Children who visit have physical disabilities, such as Cerebral Palsy, MS, or have severe burn injuries.

Fitness Challenge Participants ultimately learn and experience how to improve their fitness level, compete with their peers, friends and family and contribute to the welfare of children who struggle with physical disabilities.  Every person, however they are involved is a winner.  Take the 911 Fitness Challenge.