Did you know that recent research shows that
rates of overweight and obese individuals in the fire and police service are higher than
those found in the general public?
These statistics alone should urge everyone in the protective services including administration staff, to department chiefs, to individual officers and firefighters to think creatively and join in efforts to
reverse the negative trends of unhealthy body weight and poor physical
fitness.
Now is the time for all of us
to step up and take action!
Introducing
the MPPOA/ Firefighters Local 311 Fitness Challenge
The Battle of the badges.
A competition between the Local 311 and MPPOA
(Madison Professional Police Officers Association) that promotes “strength in
numbers” by connecting civilian employees, command staff and sworn union
personnel with the goal of improved health and wellness. This competition aims to promote teamwork,
camaraderie, and healthy habits that can help transform lives and prolong
careers.
What
is it?
The Fitness Challenge is a 12-week competition beginning with weigh-ins/
assessments on February 5th, 2014 and ends May 7th (12 weeks), 2014. Regardless of age, level of fitness or
fitness goal, the 2014 Local 311/ MPPOA Fitness Challenge provides special
incentives to help participants achieve health and wellness goals.
How
does it work? All participants shall be Department (Local
311/ MPPOA) sworn or civilian employees.
Participants form teams consisting of a minimum of 4 members with a
maximum of 8 members. Prizes are given
to the teams with the largest percentage of weight loss. Individuals are also eligible for prizes
based on the largest percentage of weight lost and most inspiring fitness
accomplishment(s). All or any
participants that lose 4% of their total weight and/or achieve their initial
fitness goal(s) are eligible for raffle prizes.
All participants
that lose 4% body weight or achieve their fitness goal (essay required) are
eligible. Prizes are to be determined
based on entries, sponsors and union contributions. Examples are gift cards, Brewers Tickets,
massages, health club memberships...
What
are the Participation Requirements? All you need to do to enter is fill-out the
Fitness Challenge Application (and pay the entry fee of $10/applicant). Everyone is encouraged to join a team (even
if you are just competing in the "inspirational" category) but you can enter if you are not on one. Scales will be available for weigh-ins at all Police Districts, on
the West side at Fire Station #7, East side will be at Fire Station #8, South
side at Fire Station #6, Central will be at Fire Station #1.
Beginning
weigh-ins will take place between February 5th and February 10th. Each individual needs to complete an
application, signed with entry fee and turn in after the initial weigh-in or
assessment.
Official rules and forms can be found by clicking above.
What we need
to do: 1. Start forming your teams and setting
goals.
2.
Pay attention to "Fitness Challenge" emails
3. Start "smack" talking
4. Continue to check back to this website for info
Please direct any questions to Aaron Zamzow
(azamzow@cityofmadison.com)
Think you have an excuse not to join the challenge.....well, its invalid. See Below.
Your excuse is invalid...
Just Do it!
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