2012 afm fittest event guide

EVENT GUIDE

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Welcome and Thank YOU!

Lou Earle, Publisher & CEO, Austin Fit Magazine

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PUBLISHER'S LETTER

elcome and thank you so much for being a part of Austin Fit Maga-zine’s inaugural 2012 AFM FITTEST presented by Nexersys. This event is a very big deal for our magazine

and, we hope, for the Austin community. We view it as a new kind of community intervention in our mission to bring health and fitness to all. It is one thing to write about how important a healthy lifestyle is, but it is an entirely different challenge to actually get out there and organize folks to engage. As a reader, your degree of commitment goes up commensurately as well. You go from reading and imagin-ing to actualizing and experiencing. Converting words and ideas into action in order to help you live a healthier life is what AFM is all about, and we sincerely hope that this event will help spark your enthusiasm for bringing health and fitness into your life and encourage you to spread the word about how cool fitness is.

Whether you are a competitor or a spectator, we want you to enjoy yourself and experience the fun that fitness can be. The tests we have developed are fun to do and watch. They are designed so that anyone can learn and compete with a real chance to win because the ten tests do not favor any particular fitness regime. The individual competitions will be inspiring, the team challenge will be

awesome, and the open invitational will be entertaining. It will be a very memorable day. This is just the beginning, as we plan to make this an annual event, growing it into a real fitness celebration in the “Austin” tradition. We will celebrate some great winners in our August “Austin’s 10 Fit-test” issue. And there will be some wonderful stories and surprises as we all experience this day together. We can’t wait to see you shine, Austin.

Many folks have worked very hard to make this experience happen and they deserve a lot of credit. You will meet most of them at the event, but I wanted to say a special thanks to our Presenting Sponsor, Nexersys. They have been very generous and supportive and in addition to all they are doing, are awarding their fantastic Nexersys Fitness Machines to both the Male and Female Overall Winners.

To all of our sponsors and volunteers, we are honored and thankful to have you as part of the team and appreciate your enormous contributions. And to our readers, advertis-ers, competitors, and spectators, thank you so much for supporting this event and Austin Fit Magazine.

Be safe and have a great day.

Keep Austin Fit,Lou

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Test Designer Diane Vives

Fit Village &Recovery Zone

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What (and what not)to Bring

Map & Legend

Test Descriptions

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Scoring

Awards

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Revelation Fitness

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SCHEDULE

All competitors should arrive one hour prior to category start in order to check in (those who are participating in the individual and team competition may check in for both events at that time). Athletes will move through the ten tests in order with their category. Once all ten tests have been completed, competitors may leave the test area.

Please note that the 50-59 and 60+ age groups have been combined for scheduling purposes; awards will still be given separately for 50-59 men and women and 60+ men and women.

Note: the entrance to Camp Mabry is on West 35th Street between Exposition and Balcones.

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1 50+ Male 8:00 A.M. 9:10 A.M.

2 50+ Female 8:30 A.M. 10:00 A.M.

3 40-49 Male 8:45 A.M. 10:35 A.M.

4 40-49 Female 9:00 A.M. 10:50 A.M.

5 30-39 Male 9:15 A.M. 11:45 A.M.

6 30-39 Female 9:45 A.M. 12:15 P.M.

7 20-29 Male 10:15 A.M. 12:45 P.M.

8 20-29 Female 10:45 A.M. 1:15 P.M.

9 Teams 12:30 P.M. 1:45 P.M.

10 Open Invitational 1:30 P.M. 2:30 P.M.

Award Ceremony 3:00 P.M. 4:00 P.M.

Test Designerike Austin’s culture, our fitness community is unique and eclectic with many different influences and disciplines. I designed this event with Austin Fit Magazine in order to give competitors an objective way of mea-

suring their fitness. We put together a group of tests that, together, translate to the best all-around fitness athlete. There is not a dominant group of athletes with an advan-tage. Rather, the most multi-disciplined athletes will take home the prizes and titles.

The tests themselves cover several key areas of fitness performance, which include power, speed, agility, preci-sion, and endurance. These tests, and the training for

them, do not require a lot of equipment but simply the dedi-cation and determination of the competitor. For this reason, an individual can use this competition to wake up his or her inner athlete as well as to measure personal fitness from year to year.

The 2012 AFM FITTEST presented by Nexersys brings together all the fitness groups of Austin to build the best fitness community in the country. Whether you are the athlete, coach, or both, we are excited for you to experience a fun, challenging, one-day fitness event that will test your physical limits, spirit, and determination to become one of Austin’s fittest athletes.

LDiane Vives, MS, CSCS

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FIT VILLAGE & RECOVERY ZONE

WHAT (AND WHAT NOT) TO BRING

What to Bring:

Competitors:

• Valid ID for entry into Camp Mabry (required)

• An identifiable bag to carry any personal items

• Refillable water bottle

• Towel

• Sweatbands

• Sunscreen

• Hat/visor

• Running shoes/turf shoes/cleats

• Cash for optional food purchases (free refreshments are provided for competi-tors in the Core Power Recovery Zone)

Spectators:


• Chairs/blankets to sit on

• Umbrella for shade

• Sunscreen


• Camera

• Cash for purchases at the Fit Village

Children must be attended at all times

What NOT to Bring:

Competitors:

• Metal spikes

• Pull-up wrist wraps

• Gloves

• Any illegal substances

Spectators:

• Dogs

• Glass containers

• Tobacco products

For all: Come experience the Fit Village, which will be a cool spot on a hot day! Located under the Michelob Ultra Tent, the Fit Village is open to both spectators and competitors all day Satur-day, June 9, and provides a unique opportunity to engage with our sponsors. Nexersys will have a demonstration unit available to test your cardio kickboxing skills, and food will be provided by a tantalizing array of vendors including Galaxy Café, Snap Kitchen, Muscle Maker Grill, My Fit Foods, Mel’s Meals, and more. Mich-elob Ultra, Core Power, Zico Coconut Water, and Square Rüt Kava Bar will be on hand with beverages to satisfy your thirst.

AFM would like to thank Michelob Ultra for providing the Fit Village tent. Thank you to all of our sponsors for making this Fit Village and this year’s event a great experience for everyone.

NexersysCore PowerMichelob UltraDynamaxCamp GladiatorCrossFit CentralRunTexBody by FrameOatmega BarCastle Hill FitnessFitness Institute of Texas

Revelation FitnessBswarmsSquare Rüt Kava BarGalaxy CaféMuscle Maker GrillMel's MealsZicoMy Fit FoodsHowdy Hondaculturemap

Fit Village Sponsors:

For athletes: Congratulations! If you’ve made it to the Core Power Recovery Zone, you’ve completed the 2012 AFM FITTEST presented by Nexersys. The Core Power Recovery Zone is located at the finish line of the RunTex 1-Mile Run, and all timing chips will be removed at this point. Complimentary Core Power Recovery drinks as well as quick massages from Massage Harmony and Chris Spears Massage to soothe those aching competitor muscles will be on hand. Whole Foods Market will provide water and fruit for refueling, and the lululemon athletica team will hand out your FITTEST commemorative award.

Recovery Zone Sponsors:Core Power Whole Foods Market Massage Harmony Chris Spears Massage Medicine in Motion

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TEST 1/DYNAMAX STANDING MED BALL TOSS

TEST 2/FITNESS INSTITUTE OF TEXAS

PHOTOGRAPHY BY BRIAN FITZSIMMONS

UPPER BODY POWER

LOWER BODY POWER

tand with feet planted behind designated start line. Hold a six-pound medicine ball with both hands at chest level and perform a chest pass for maximum distance. You may use hips, back, and knees, though

rotation of the torso and shoulders is not allowed. Feet must remain planted at all times (heels may come up but you may not step forward), and the ball must be released with both hands at the same time. Distance from the start line to where the ball initially makes contact with the ground is recorded. Best of two attempts is scored.

tart in a standing position with toes just behind the start line. Jump out as far as possible, pushing off with both feet at the same time. When you land, distance is measured from the heel closest to the

start line or from the body part closest to the start line if you fall to the ground. Best of two attempts is recorded.

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TEST 3/DANE’S BODY SHOP 40-YARD DASH

TEST 4/BODY BY FRAME AGILITY CONE RUN

AGILITY AND ATHLETICISMtart in static stance behind the cone on opposite side of the direction taken in the first cut (for example, the left of the cone if doing the right side agility test). Timing starts with your first movement. Run, cutting

on topside of the first cone, weaving under and around the outside cone, over the top of the farthest cone, and then sprint back to the start. The test is repeated with the opposite side, and there is only one attempt per side. The final score is an average of the right and left side times, which is recorded in seconds and to two decimal points. Note: if you make a mistake in running the pattern, you are allowed a second attempt but only once. If you incorrectly run the pattern on the second attempt, you will be disqualified.

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a motion, timing starts. Run for 40 yards on the grass surface. Timing is stopped when the timing chip crosses the finish line. One attempt is allowed and is recorded in seconds and to two decimal points. Note: there will be a warm-up area for use prior to testing.

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TEST 5/OATMEGA BAR PRECISION THROW

TEST 6/PURE AUSTIN PULL-UPS

ACCURACY, COORDINATION, AND SKILL

UPPER BODY STRENGTH

tart behind line. You will remain behind the line at all times, though you may back up behind the line if you wish. Using whatever throwing technique you desire, throw a regulation-sized softball

through the center of a designated standing target placed at a distance of 25 feet. The center of the square target is 30½ inches from the ground, and the dimensions of the target are 13½ inches wide by 19 inches tall. Score is best of five attempts.

tart in hanging position, arms fully extended, and body in a vertical line. Palms face outward and are shoulder width (or greater) apart. Pull body upward without kipping, swinging, or kicking your legs until

your chin goes above the bar and then return to an extended position beyond 90 degrees at the elbow for a good repetition. You are not required to fully extend to a “dead hang” position. Repetitions are counted until you release your hands from the bar. Score is total number of repetitions counted.

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TEST 7/CROSSFIT CENTRAL BURPEES

TEST 8/CASTLE HILL FITNESS HAND GRIP


HAND AND FOREARM STRENGTHtand and hold the dynamometer in your dominant hand. Extend your arm straight out from your shoulder. Squeeze the dynamometer with a consistent, maximal effort for no more than three seconds

(no jerking or pulsing is allowed). Test monitor will read the results from the dynamometer, which is listed in pounds with no decimal points. Score is highest number of two attempts.

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ssume a push-up position with both hands placed on the start line. Test monitor measures from hands to the bottom of your kneecap and places a cone there to mark “extended position.” Stand up to start in

a static position. When judge signals start, you squat, place both hands on the start line, kick legs back in one motion (together), then pull legs back in one motion (together), and stand fully upright with knees and hips aligned to finish one Burpee (position of hands is optional, though to the side is recommended). There is no push-up in this sequence. A good repetition requires that your hands are on the start line and your knee position during the kick reaches the cone. Score is total number of good repetitions achieved in one minute.

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TEST 9/CAMP GLADIATOR INTERVAL RUN

SPEED, ENDURANCE, AND CONDITIONING

LONG DISTANCE SPEED AND AEROBIC ENDURANCE

tart in a static position at the start line. Cones are placed at interval levels of 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, and 34 yards from the start line. Test monitor will start the run with a whistle. Run to the first

cone (level 1 at 16 yards) and touch the line with your foot. Turn and run back, crossing the start line with some part of your body. Test monitor will whistle to start the next interval (level 2 at 18 yards). Each interval must be completed in ten seconds, and there is a ten-second-recovery period to return to the start position. You will progress through each interval until you can no longer finish in the designated time. Score is the last level completed (1-10).

tart in a static position behind start line. You must stay on marked path of the designated running area and complete the 1-mile distance. Time is stopped when the timing chip crosses the finish

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MAP & LEGEND

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CrossFit Central Burpees

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5 Oatmega Bar Precision Throw

6Pure Austin Pull-Ups

3Dane’s Body Shop 40-Yard Dash

4 Body By Frame Agility Cone Run

1 Dynamax Standing Med Ball Toss

2Fitness Institute Of Texas Standing Broad Jump

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SCORING

As each competitor completes a test, he will receive a specific score, which is a number based on actual performance reflecting measurements of distance, time, or number. (Scoring information for each test is outlined in the Test Descriptions). That is the raw score, which can be used each year to directly compare an athlete’s results year over year to show progress and improvement.

The raw score is then converted into a rank per test, with the person who wins that test receiving a ranking of “1.” The first ranking is assigned according to the number of athletes in the competitor’s category; if there are 50 competitors, then rankings go from 1-50, with the lower number (1) as the better score.

To determine “AFM 10 FITTEST,” raw scores are ranked within the categories. Using rank, one man and one woman per category with the best score will be selected as members of the “AFM 10 FITTEST.”

To determine the Male and Female Overall winners, the raw scores are then ranked against the entire field of same sex competitors. There will be one Male Overall winner and one Female Overall winner with the best score, and this top man and top woman will be awarded the title of “AFM FITTEST.”

Ties:It is possible to have multiple tie scores on several tests. In that event, multiple, same rankings are given and the next competitor will receive the rank which reflects the next best score.

Example: Three people tie for first place in the Precision Throw with a raw score of five, and the fourth person has a raw score of three. Each of the three who had the best score (five) will receive a test rank of “1” (they are all in first place) and the next competitor will receive a test ranking of “4” (she is in fourth place).

No Attempt:If a competitor chooses not to attempt a test, he will receive a score of “0” for raw score in that test. Rank will be last in the category.

Disqualification (DQ):In the case that a competitor has a failed attempt or miss and is disqualified, she will receive a raw score of 0.01 and a rank better than any competitors who Did Not Attempt. In the case that all competitors attempted the event, DQ will be ranked last.

Example: An athlete does not properly execute any burpees, though she goes through the motions for the entire minute. A score of 0.01 will be assigned as the raw score. There are 30 people in the category and one person was a No Attempt, so the disqualified athlete’s rank is 29 for that test.

Attempts but Fails:If a competitor attempts the test but is unsuccessful, he will re-ceive a raw score of “0.01” and a rank better than any competitors who Did Not Attempt.

Example: An athlete tries to complete a pull-up but is unable to get his chin above the bar. He is given a raw score of 0.01, which is then used to calculate his rank in the heat. There are 50 people in the heat and all attempted; none were disqualified. Therefore, his rank is 50.

DEFINITIONS OF TERMS:Test=the individual exercise (ex., Standing Med Ball Toss)

Category=a competitor’s age and sex group (ex., 30-39 Females)

Field=all competitors of the same sex, regardless of age

Raw score=specific results per test (ex., 8:32 for the 1-Mile Run)

Rank=position relative to others (5 out of 25)

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AWARDS

Austin Fit Magazine has arranged for an amazing array of awards for the top ten fittest (one man and one woman from each age group) and the Overall Male and Overall Female winners. We’d like to thank our wonderful sponsors for their generosity.

For the Overall Male and Overall Female winners:

Nexersys, Presenting Sponsor2012 AFM FITTEST presenting sponsor Nexersys will award a Nex-ersys Fitness Machine to both Overall winners. Valued at $2,295, Nexersys is the next generation exercise system. It is an interactive and intelligent fitness product that delivers high intensity interval cross training workouts including striking, gaming, cardio sparring, technique and core.

For each of the top ten fittest (one man and one woman), which will also include the Overall Male and Female winners:

Core Power, Decathlete SponsorOne case of their product, a natural high protein muscle recovery drink for every type of fitness enthusiast, in a Core Power backpack

Dynamax, Test Sponsor (Standing Med Ball Toss)One free month of Urban Animal Bootcamps (training for all ability levels—from beginners to elite athletes, with workouts that are not only “out of the box” but eco-friendly), one free medicine ball, and one t-shirt

Fitness Institute of Texas, Test Sponsor (Standing Broad Jump)$90 DEXA (dual energy x-ray absorptiometry) total body fat test, which shows body composition for both health assessment and athletic training purposes

Dane’s Body Shop, Test Sponsor (40-Yard Dash)Personal Training Session by owner Dane Krager, a collegiate All-American, former member of the Arena Football League All-Ironman team, actor and stunt-double, and health and wellness coach

Body by Frame, Test Sponsor (Agility Cone Run)Bundle of merchandise provided by Body by Frame, a team of per-sonal fitness and nutrition experts who work with clients to become healthy, fit, and beautiful

Oatmega Bar, Test Sponsor (Precision Throw)Box of Oatmega 3 Wellness Bars from Austin-based healthy food manufacturer Boundless Nutrition

Pure Austin, Test Sponsor (Pull-Ups)Free summer membership to the “indoor gym for outdoor people” (two locations: south, 907 W. 5th Street, and north, 4210 W. Braker Lane)

CrossFit Central, Test Sponsor (Burpees)One hour CrossFit introduction training session, led by CrossFit Central co-founders Jeremy Thiel and Carey Kepler

Castle Hill Fitness, Test Sponsor (Hand Grip)Bundle of merchandise, including a $50 massage and a $50 acu-puncture coupon, from Castle Hill Fitness, a downtown gym that believes in the personal touch

Camp Gladiator, Test Sponsor (Interval Run)One month at Camp Gladiator Arena (a unique and innovative 20,000-square foot group fitness facility with a focus on indoor group classes such as spin, boxing, yoga, step, dance, pump, strength, core, and elite classes), four weeks of Camp Gladiator, and a Camp Gladiator outdoor fitness mat

RunTex, Test Sponsor (1-Mile Run)$50 Gift Card to RunTex, Austin’s beloved running store with shoes, accessories, and more at multiple locations

Abercrombie GemsA custom-made, sterling silver commemorative necklace and chain from Abercrombie Gems—a local, family-owned business in Austin for 19 years, featuring a unique collection of jewelry and timepieces ranging from estate and vintage to new and custom-made

lululemon athleticaComplimentary outfit (top and bottom) from lululemon athletica, which offers workout clothing for yoga and running

culturemapT-shirt and water bottle from Austin’s daily digital magazine

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TEAMS & INVITATIONAL

The Team Competition takes place Saturday afternoon at approximately 12:30 p.m. The team competition is comprised of teams of ten competitors per team. Athletes can be of all ages, though there can be no more than six males per team. Individuals may participate in both the individual competition and as a member of a team. Each team member will complete one of the ten tests, which are performed in the same order as in the individual competi-

tion. Because each test is conducted with the entire field in one heat, team members can follow along and cheer for their team-mates. The team's score will be a compilation of each member's rank based on his or her raw score for that event. The winning team will be featured in Austin Fit Magazine's August issue in the “10 Fit-test” coverage and receive a plaque, as well as bragging rights.

Open Invitational Participants

Austin Fit Magazine wishes to recognize our open invitational participants, who are all outstanding ambassadors of fitness in the Austin community. Thank you for model-ing the enthusiasm and passion that goes along with leading an active, physical life. Steve Sisson is The University of Texas’ assistant coach for women’s track and field/cross country and the head coach of TeamRogue Elite. Sisson is an outstanding runner who has represented the United States internationally in IAAF’s World Half-Marathon Championship and Ekiden Relay and was a three-time Southwest Conference individual champion and three-time All-American. In addition, Sisson is the owner of Rogue Training Systems here in Austin. He is also a contributing writer for Austin Fit Magazine.

Paul Carrozza is a former All-American runner from Abilene Christian University and leader in Austin’s fit-ness community. In 1988, he founded RunTex, which was at one time the nation’s largest retail store solely devoted to running. He has been the Footwear Editor of Runner’s World Magazine and served as a mem-ber of the Texas Department of Aging, the Governor’s Fitness Council, the Mayor’s Fitness Council, and the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.

Maurice Culley is the owner and director of Austin T3—Team Triathlon Training. Culley has an extensive swimming background as a member of the University of Texas Longhorns from 1992-1996, which included membership on a National Championship team (1996). Culley coached Austin ISD’s Bowie High School’s varsity team to a state championship and won a National Championship with the Circle C swim team. An accomplished triathlete, he was a member of Team USA (35-39) at the World Champs in Perth, Australia, in 2009. Culley is also a contributing writer for Austin Fit Magazine.

Desiree Ficker is an accomplished runner and triathlete. Ficker ran in college on scholarship for the University of Alabama. Inspired by watching the triath-lon Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii, Ficker began competing as an amateur while teaching and coaching in Maryland, going professional in 2001. She moved to Austin eight years ago, continuing her racing career as a professional triathlete and runner.

Ficker founded the Ma Ficker Foundation, which raises money for colon cancer research, in honor of her mother. Ficker is also a contributing writer for Austin Fit Magazine.

Gordon Alexander is the male masters winner of the 2011/2012 Austin Fit Magazine Distance Challenge for the half marathon distance with a cumulative time of 6:02:44.

Jim Moore is the male masters winner of the 2011/2012 Austin Fit Magazine Distance Challenge for the marathon distance with a cumulative time of 7:32:27.

Scott Rantall is the overall male winner of the 2011/2012 Austin Fit Magazine Distance Challenge for the marathon distance with a cumulative time of 6:14:01.

The Graham Family (Winthrop, Yvonne, and son, Aiken) is the owner of Austin’s Total Fitness Nutrition and each is a notable runner. Winthrop is a former Longhorn and Olympian, with best times as a medalist in the 400-meter hurdles (gold) and 4x400 meter relay (bronze) at the 1987 Pan American Games. Yvonne is a former East German indoor 1500-meter medalist (bronze) at the European Championships. Aiken is a scholarship hurdler at Texas A&M University and a graduate of Westwood High School.

Tanya Streeter is a multiple world record freediver who held the “no limits” record of 525 feet (160 meters) for all divers (both men and women) for two months in 2002. The record still stands for women. Streeter was inducted into the Women Diver’s Hall of Fame in March of 2000. She is a TV presenter for the BBC, a passionate environmentalist, adventurer, and mother.

Pam LeBlanc is an avid swimmer and Austin American-Statesman writer and blogger. LeBlanc is the author of “Fit City,” a regular feature appearing on Mondays that covers all things related to the Austin fitness community.

Jen Ohlson is the founder and president of Interac-tive Health Technologies. Her video, “Health Needs a Hero,” spotlights childhood health issues. An athlete and sports reporter, she is the author of Every Town Needs a Trail, a love story for Austin’s Roy and Ann Butler Hike and Bike Trail. Ohlson was named USA Today’s “Colorado Athlete of the Year” when she was in high school, and she has completed three Ironman triathlons and 26 marathons.

Lindsey Morris Ginko is an Ironman finisher and the fitness manager at Life Time Fitness. Ginko has been listed in the top three in multiple years in Austin Fit Magazine’s annual readers’ choice as “Best Triath-lete.” She is also a lululemon athletica ambassador.

David Garza is a Camp Gladiator Arena and Castle Hill group fitness instructor competes in a variety of running and triathlon events. He has been voted by Austin Fit Magazine’s readers as one of the “10 Fittest” and has been selected numerous years in various readers’ choice polls. He is also a lululemon athletica ambassador.

Gilbert Tuhabonye is a former national champion in track from Abilene Christian University. Tuhabonye is the founder and head of Gilbert’s Gazelles, a local training group for runners, and author of This Voice in My Heart. He founded the Gazelle Foundation, a nonprofit organization which funds projects to supply water to needy communities in Burundi. Tuhabonye also coaches the St. Andrews High School cross country and track teams.

Dan Carroll is co-founder and partner of High Five Events. He is a Level 2 certified USA Triathlon race director, one of only 25 in the United States.

Rod Babers is a former Longhorn and professional football player. He is the sports radio talk show host for "The Sports Buffet," which airs weekdays from 4-7 p.m. on KVET 1300 AM.

Jeremy Thiel is the owner and co-founder of Cross-Fit Central and competitor in the CrossFit Games.

Paul Michael Bloodgood is celebrating his tenth season with Ballet Austin and is currently starring in “Romeo and Juliet.” Bloodgood has danced in com-panies all over the country in a variety of principal roles. In addition to ballet, he is an actor, musician, and martial artist.

Ashley Lynn Gilfix has danced with Ballet Austin in a variety of productions, from contemporary to classic. She is currently starring as Juliet in the company’s production of “Romeo and Juliet.”

Nancy Zambrano is an avid runner who describes herself as a “marathoner wannabe.” She has been a reporter and fill-in anchor for KTBC-TV since 2007.

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SPONSORS Q&A

NEXERSYSNexersys is the presenting sponsor of the

2012 AFM FITTEST.Nexersys is proud to support Austin ath-

letes and we promote all forms of exercise. As a Certified Partner of the Austin Mayor’s Fitness Council, we believe in the health benefits that come from exercise and encour-age people to get involved, be fit, and stay healthy. We feel that the 2012 AFM FITTEST offers a fair range of tests to challenge any individual and we are excited to be a part of this event.

Nexersys exudes “Fitness Made Fun,” which is exactly what the 2012 AFM FITTEST will be. In addition to having a good time while working out, we believe in putting an excellent product out for your use. Integrity is one of our main corporate core values. We know each athlete participating in the 2012 AFM FITTEST works hard to maintain the integrity of their own health.

Nexersys is an innovative, interactive company, helping individuals connect and engage in fitness. So many have put effort into pulling together as a fit community, offer-ing a variety of fitness challenges and we are grateful to be a part of this event!

Nexersys takes great satisfaction in hav-ing a product and being a company that is dependable. We know that this event would not be possible without the reliability of each participating sponsor and volunteer. One of our favorite core values is to be awesome. The 2012 AFM FITTEST is going to be awe-some, so whether you’re a hard core athlete, a fitness enthusiast or someone just looking to have a great Saturday with really great people, come support your local athletes! You can demo Nexersys in either South-paw or Traditional stance on the beginner, intermediate or advanced levels. We’d love to meet you!

CORE POWER Core Power is the official recovery bever-

age of AFM FITTEST. We are sponsoring the Recovery Zone at the end of the 1-Mile Run. The best way to try our brand is through expe-rience. Recovering properly after a workout/

competition is key and what better way to do so than with Core Power, a high-protein recov-ery beverage that provides great taste, high-quality protein, and all-natural ingredients.

The AFM FITTEST promotes health and wellness within the community. Our company, Fair Oaks Farms Brands, believes in partner-ing with events that promote health and well-ness for every person while providing them with high quality natural nutrition options.

Fair Oaks Farms Brands is a health and wellness company that provides high qual-ity all natural nutrition. Core Power is our delicious post-workout recovery drink made from fresh, low fat, lactose-free milk and real honey. Its optimum protein-to-carb ratio and nutrient-rich profile make for the perfect last stage of every workout. From endurance sports and bodybuilding to Pilates and yoga, Core Power helps you recover faster, build lean muscle and stay at the top of your game. No matter which game you happen to play.

WHOLE FOODS MARKETWhole Foods Market has core values that

align with the AFM FITTEST in several ways! One of our core values is “caring for our com-munities and environment”—inspiring a healthy and fit lifestyle for Austinites is a great way to do just that. Good nutrition and fitness go hand in hand, and another one of Whole Foods Market’s core values is “promoting the health of our stakeholders through healthy eating education.” We’re excited to be a part of AFM FITTEST—an event that celebrates fitness with a fun and entertaining contest!

AFM FITTEST contestants already know we sell the highest quality natural and organic products available. We hope they also know about our Health Starts Here program, which helps guide our guests to foods that are whole, nutrient dense, have healthy fats, and are plant strong! We offer free tours, cooking demonstrations, and tips to all those in search of healthy eating. We’re so excited to be expanding to four stores in our hometown of Austin area this summer! Our Bee Cave store is now open in the Hill Country Galleria, and we’ll open in the Shops at Arbor Trails on June 19th—hope to see you at the market soon!

DYNAMAX Dynamax is sponsoring the Standing Med

Ball Toss. We collaborated with Diane Vives to come up with a move that captured ele-ments like force summation and total body movement integration and that would be easy to teach and repeat in the upcoming years of the AFM FITTEST.

Our educational goal as a company is to empower, build, and strengthen the com-munity by helping those we work with to unleash their potential in life and sport. The top athletes and coaches in the world use the Dynamax Med Ball to improve performance for competition. The AFM FITTEST continues with the competitive spirit of the company. However, we ultimately want people to move, feel, and live a better life, whether they are stay-at-home moms, weekend warriors, or competitive athletes.

FITNESS INSTITUTE OF TEXASThe Fitness Institute of Texas is sponsor-

ing the Standing Broad Jump. We weren’t particularly concerned about which test we sponsored; more than anything, we just wanted to be involved with this event.

As a part of The University of Texas at Austin, one mission of the Fitness Institute of Texas is to enhance the quality of lives through physical activity and nutrition. One of the ways we do that is through fitness testing. The type of testing being done in the AFM FITTEST is what we do every day. By evaluat-ing the fitness level of individuals, we help individuals establish, continue, and tweak their fitness and health programs to achieve their individual goals.

We want to be a fitness and health resource for the Austin community—from in-dividuals and health/fitness professionals, to businesses, and organizations. We offer re-search-based programs such as GET FIT and testing such as the DEXA body composition assessment, VO2 max and lactate threshold testing, and more. All of our programs and services are open to the public.

Fitness Thought Leaders ‘Test’ the MarketHealth and fitness can be a hobby or an obsession for individuals but for a growing number of businesses fitness is a mission to help people. Local businesses, who went out on a limb to start their own organizations with the goal of helping individuals get or stay healthy, joined Austin Fit Magazine in this new venture to empirically determine Austin’s “10 Fittest.” We asked them about their participation and found a trove of passion and innovation driving the fitness movement in Austin and beyond.

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SPONSORS Q&A (CONTINUED)

DANE’S BODY SHOPDane’s Body Shop is sponsoring the 40-

yard dash. Speed and power are two huge parts to fitness and sport which are both showcased in the 40-yard dash.

At Dane’s Body Shop, we are constantly striving to support health and fitness in the city of Austin. Being a part of the AFM FITTEST will allow us to help, first hand, in delivering our passion to the city. Dane’s Body Shop is a mission driven fitness studio/box gym that will knock your socks off! We exist to help our members achieve their ideal fitness levels and improve the quality of their lives.

BODY BY FRAMEBody by Frame is sponsoring the Agility

Cone Run. It is great test of speed, power, agility, reaction, and quickness. It also requires body control in the changing of direction.

The AFM FITTEST is a great opportunity because it allows individuals to set goals. We encourage our clients to set goals that feel “somewhat unachievable” and go after them with a plan. It opens the door to all of Austin to compete to be one of “The Fittest.” Many of our clients who are everyday people can show that they, too, have a spark inside for competition. This event will motivate Austi-nites to get out and be active, making Austin one of the fittest cities.

Body by Frame focuses on achieving your goals (not ours), surrounds you with a team of trainers and nutritionists, and delivers results with a carefully orchestrated, custom-ized plan. The human body is a remarkable organic machine. Under the right conditions, it will respond rapidly to become healthy, fit, and beautiful. We see it happen every day. We'd like to see it happen to you.

OATMEGA BAROatmega Bar is sponsoring the Precision

Throw. This test is not something a typical athlete trains for, so we thought it would add an interesting and fun twist to this competition.

The three main core values of our company are have fun, be energetic, and love what you do. Consistency and quality are key mea-sures of our products. The same can be said of the person to be crowned Austin’s fittest!

We are local! Trevor, our owner was born here and is also competing in the AFM FIT-TEST! Our products use hormone–free whey, Omega 3s, and green tea. There are no other protein products on the market that use this unique combination of ingredients.

CROSSFIT CENTRALCrossFit Central is sponsoring the Burpee

test. We are all about functional movements performed at high intensity. What’s more basic and intense than a burpee (drop to the ground and jump up)? Yea, BURPEES!!

CrossFit Central’s core values are loyalty, integrity, honor, trust, and competition. We strongly believe that by competing, by striving together, and going “all in” you have the op-portunity to live up to your true potential! The AFM FITTEST encourages the community to get out and compete and put their fitness to the test. Not only will it be a fun challenge but it will be a true measure of who is the fittest in Austin.

CrossFit Central is a local family-owned business started in 2005. Our team is dedi-cated to pursuing excellence in all that we do, transforming people’s lives and building a fit community in Austin!

CASTLE HILL FITNESSCastle Hill Fitness is sponsoring the Hand

Grip Test, which we have unofficially renamed the “Death Grip” test! Obviously, it’s the coolest test. It is also the most available test of fitness for people of any fitness level to participate in. Grip strength doesn’t rely on such attributes as aerobic fitness or agility in order to be completed. You might be a fast sprinter, but do you have a “Death Grip”? (Our massage therapists will do really well!)

The AFM FITTEST is what Castle Hill Fit-ness’ core values are about: have fun, chal-lenge your physical and mental fitness, have fun, repeat. The ten fitness tests Diane Vives created explore all of these things. We love that this event brings together so many excel-lent fit businesses and personalities in one place. Building a community is what we strive to do at Castle Hill Fitness, and now with the AFM FITTEST we can work with everyone else, align our collective vision for a fitter future, and dominate the community.

Castle Hill Fitness is a downtown, locally owned boutique gym celebrating its tenth anniversary this year. We are a friendly, open, and welcoming fitness center that employs seasoned fitness professionals in all types of training modalities. As a business, we strive to offer a balance of all things health and well-ness, offering public fitness, Pilates, and yoga classes, a wellness spa with acupuncture and organic skin care, a healthy grab and go café called Food for Fitness Café, and a Pinarello dealer bike shop, Castle Hill Cycles, all on the corner of 12th and Lamar.

CAMP GLADIATORCamp Gladiator is sponsoring the Interval

Run, which tests speed, endurance, and con-ditioning. We're an award-winning full-body workout that produces results in improving speed, endurance, and conditioning among other areas, so we wanted a fast-paced, exciting event that our campers could test themselves and cheer on others!

Camp Gladiator’s mission is to positively impact the physical fitness and ultimately the lives of as many people as possible. Camp Gladiator is the leader in group fitness and wanted to support AFM by participating in an event where people come together for fitness.

Camp Gladiator is an award-winning out-door group fitness program and was voted Best Outdoor Boot Camp by AFM and several other publications. Camp Gladiator is a moti-vating and challenging fitness program for all fitness levels set to revolutionize group fitness.

RUNTEXRunTex is sponsoring the 1-Mile Run. This

test is a perfect balance between speed and endurance. When it comes to determining Austin’s fittest athlete, the combination of the two is of the upmost importance.

RunTex believes in promoting health, family, community and philanthropy through running events and is dedicated to promoting the health of families in the Austin community. Through running events, RunTex strives to inspire every individual to become an athlete.

PURE AUSTINPure Austin is sponsoring the Pull-Up test.

One of the best exercises for your upper body is the pull-up, pure and simple. This compound exercise is superior and intense, plus we’ve got the best rig in town for your pull-ups!

The AFM FITTEST concept is innovative, the first in Austin, and one of the best ways to challenge, assess, and motivate. At Pure, we strive to develop and implement innova-tive programs to inspire and motivate, create community, and provide people with the best methods to reach their goals and launch some new ones. We want to create the Pure experi-ence that impacts and balances your life, and has you looking forward to coming back again. We create possibilities; our goal is you. Also, when you compete again next year, come by and we’ll get you ready.

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NONPROFIT BENEFICIARY: TEXAS MILITARY FORCES MUSEUM

Austin Fit Magazine is proud to announce that a portion of the proceeds from the 2012 AFM FITTEST presented by Nexersys will be donated to the Texas Military Forces His-

torical Foundation to support the Texas Military Forces Museum at Camp Mabry.

Camp Mabry is the oldest permanent military post belonging to the National Guard in the state of Texas. It’s had a long and storied past, from its establishment in 1892 to its role today as the head-quarters of the Texas Army and Air National Guard, the Texas State Guard, and the 36th Infantry Division.

The Texas Military Forces Museum occupies the third oldest building on the post. Originally used as a mess hall in 1918, the museum spans 45,000-square feet and decades of information. “No state has a greater military history than Texas,” said museum director Jeff Hunt. “We have the Alamo and San Jacinto, Hood’s Texas Brigade and Terry’s Texas Rangers, the Lost Battalion from the Pacific War, the 36th Infantry Division in two World Wars, the Texas Air Guard in the Korean War—and that is just the tip of the iceberg!” Some of the interesting items on display include Field Marshall Erwin Rommel’s cap, an F16 Cockpit Egress trainer that visitors can actually sit in, and the battle flags carried by the 10th Texas Cavalry (dismounted) during the Civil War. There are also dozens of tanks and a wide assortment of other armored vehicles connected to the 49th Armored Division, which includes the planes and helicopters that grace the area around the parade grounds.

The museum has been undergoing a rapid modernization and expansion over the last four years, and in September 2011, a major new exhibit entitled 9-11 and Beyond: The Texas National Guard in the War on Terror opened. “This is one of the most meaningful and significant exhibits in the museum,” said Hunt. “Texas has the sec-ond largest National Guard force in the country, and no state has sent more Guardsmen to Iraq and Afghanistan. What our soldiers and airmen have done there is incredibly inspiring and historically significant. It is a story we are very excited to be telling.”

The Texas Military Museum is interested in every aspect and facet of the story of the Texas Army and Air National Guard, as its mission is to give history, honor veterans, educate citizens, and promote esprit de corps among the men and women of the Forces as well as inspire others to serve. Camp Mabry is an open post, which means that citizens are welcome to visit in order to use the track or view the museum (drivers entering Camp Mabry simply show a valid driver’s license at the entrance off of W.35th Street). The museum is open every Wednesday through Sunday (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.), and admission is free.

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FAQ

So are the tests really going to be in a cer-tain order?Yes. The order of the tests is very important, so all heats will proceed in the same order, which is as follows: Standing Med Ball Toss, Standing Broad Jump, 40-Yard Dash, Agility Cone Run, Precision Throw, Pull-Ups, Burpees, Hand Grip, Interval Run, and 1-Mile Run.

Will there be packet pick-up the morning of the AFM FITTEST?There will NOT be packet pick-up on the day of the event. Packet pick-up is scheduled for June 2, 1-5 p.m., at Pure Austin South (907 W. 5th Street) and for June 3, 1-5 p.m., at Pure Austin North (4210 W. Braker Lane).

How many scores do I get?Each competitor will come out of the event with three scores (for a complete, detailed explanation, see Scoring). One is the raw score, which is the actual result of each test. The second score uses your raw score to determine your position within your category; each raw score is converted into a rank within your category. The ranking for each of the ten tests is compiled to give a total, which is your ranked score within your category. The third score again uses your raw score from each of the ten tests but your rank is determined among all of your same-sex competitors, regardless of age, for an overall rank.

How do you use these different scores?Your raw score can be used each year to com-pare your results and determine progress. Both of the rankings show you how you compare to the field in this particular competition by test and by year. Rankings will also be used to award the 10 FITTEST (the top man and woman in each category) and the Overall Male and Overall Female (the top man and woman out of the entire competition).

So do I want a low rank or a high rank?You want a low number when assigned rank, because the person who does the best at a test in his or her category is given a “1” as a ranking while everyone else is given a higher number to show their lower place in the rankings. Last place will always be the number of competitors in the category or the field.

Won’t all my raw scores be different?Absolutely. Some tests will have a high score as best (Precision Throw and Pull-Ups, for example) while others will have a lower number as a best score (40-Yard Dash and 1-Mile Run). However, the ranking is always consistent in that “1” represents the best score, no matter what is being measured.

Can I wear gloves for the pull-ups?No gloves are allowed. AFM will provide towels from Body by Frame in the competitor’s packet, and chalk will be available at the test site.

Can I use a strap for the pull-ups?No, straps are not allowed. You are not al-lowed to use any outside equipment for the Pull-Up test.

Should I wear spikes for the running events?Metal track spikes are not allowed at Camp Mabry. However, you may wear turf shoes or cleats for the 40-Yard Dash, the Agility Run, and the Interval Run if you like. Do not wear turf shoes or cleats for the 1-Mile Run, as the crushed granite surface will cause slipping. If you are wearing turf shoes or cleats, bring running shoes that you can carry in your bag so that you can change shoes before the 1-Mile Run.

Is everybody in my category running to-gether at the 1-Mile Run?No. Runners will be going off in self-selected waves of no more than five at a time, spaced every 20 seconds, to accommodate the size of the crushed granite trail. The run is chip timed, so each runner will have an accurate time regardless of when he or she starts.

Do I get any “do-overs” if I make a mistake?There is only one event where you have the possibility of a “do-over”: the Agility Cone run. In the event that you make a mistake and miss a cone while running the pattern, you are allowed a “do-over.” In all other tests, you are not al-lowed a “do-over.” (See Test Descriptions for an explanation of testing protocol.)

Will there be water out there?Yes, Whole Foods will be providing water for competitors during the event. There will also be food and drinks for competitors in the Core Power Recovery Zone after you’ve completed the event. Be sure to bring a refillable water bottle to use.

Can I skip a test if I don’t want to do it?You can opt not to do a test, but you will be penalized in the scoring for doing so. There is no penalty, however, for attempting a test but being unable to successfully complete it. (See Scoring for a thorough explanation of how this works.) It is in your best interest, then, to simply try a test rather than opt not to do it.

I never run without my iPod. Can I wear it for the 1-Mile Run?No. iPods and other personal listening de-vices are not allowed at the 1-Mile Run or any of the other tests. Do not bring your iPod to a test station.

I’d love to have my coach out there during the test—can I? Your coach is welcome to be at the test to offer encouragement. Just be sure that noth-ing your coach does impedes in any other competitor’s performance.

Once my heat has finished, do I have to stay at the event?You are welcome to come and go after you have completed all ten tests if time allows. Of course, you don’t want to miss the team events and the open invitational, not to mention the awards ceremony!

Can I take a couple of steps before I toss the softball for the Precision Throw?Yes, but you cannot cross the line. Therefore, you would need to back up before taking your steps.

What happens if I mess up and runthe wrong pattern on one side of the Agility Run?You get one “do-over” in the Agility Cone Run. If you still fail to complete the pattern, you will be disqualified and given a score of 0.01 for at-tempting that side, which will be averaged with your actual score on the correctly run side. (For a detailed explanation, see Scoring.)

I’ve got a back problem, so can I turn my shoulders during the Med Ball Toss?No. The Med Ball Toss must be done without rotation of the shoulders or torso. If you have a medical problem that interferes with completing a test, please make a decision to either give the test a try or skip it.

What happens if it’s raining?The AFM FITTEST goes on, rain or shine. Lightning, however, can cause delays and/or cancellations. Austin Fit Magazine reserves the right to make any changes and/or cancellations to provide for the safety of competitors in the event of inclement weather or other unforeseen conditions. There will be no refunds granted for any reason.

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Welcome and Thank YOU!

Lou Earle, Publisher & CEO, Austin Fit Magazine

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PUBLISHER'S LETTER

elcome and thank you so much for being a part of Austin Fit Maga-zine’s inaugural 2012 AFM FITTEST presented by Nexersys. This event is a very big deal for our magazine

and, we hope, for the Austin community. We view it as a new kind of community intervention in our mission to bring health and fitness to all. It is one thing to write about how important a healthy lifestyle is, but it is an entirely different challenge to actually get out there and organize folks to engage. As a reader, your degree of commitment goes up commensurately as well. You go from reading and imagin-ing to actualizing and experiencing. Converting words and ideas into action in order to help you live a healthier life is what AFM is all about, and we sincerely hope that this event will help spark your enthusiasm for bringing health and fitness into your life and encourage you to spread the word about how cool fitness is.

Whether you are a competitor or a spectator, we want you to enjoy yourself and experience the fun that fitness can be. The tests we have developed are fun to do and watch. They are designed so that anyone can learn and compete with a real chance to win because the ten tests do not favor any particular fitness regime. The individual competitions will be inspiring, the team challenge will be

awesome, and the open invitational will be entertaining. It will be a very memorable day. This is just the beginning, as we plan to make this an annual event, growing it into a real fitness celebration in the “Austin” tradition. We will celebrate some great winners in our August “Austin’s 10 Fit-test” issue. And there will be some wonderful stories and surprises as we all experience this day together. We can’t wait to see you shine, Austin.

Many folks have worked very hard to make this experience happen and they deserve a lot of credit. You will meet most of them at the event, but I wanted to say a special thanks to our Presenting Sponsor, Nexersys. They have been very generous and supportive and in addition to all they are doing, are awarding their fantastic Nexersys Fitness Machines to both the Male and Female Overall Winners.

To all of our sponsors and volunteers, we are honored and thankful to have you as part of the team and appreciate your enormous contributions. And to our readers, advertis-ers, competitors, and spectators, thank you so much for supporting this event and Austin Fit Magazine.

Be safe and have a great day.

Keep Austin Fit,Lou

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Fit Village &Recovery Zone

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What (and what not)to Bring

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Test Descriptions

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Sponsors Q&A

Nonprofit Beneficiary

FAQ

ATX Nutrition

Revelation Fitness

Bswarms

Square Rüt Kava Bar

Galaxy Café

Muscle Maker Grill

Mel's Meals

Zico

My Fit Foods

Howdy Honda

culturemap

Massage Harmony

lululemon athletica

Red Turtle Marketing

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SCHEDULE

All competitors should arrive one hour prior to category start in order to check in (those who are participating in the individual and team competition may check in for both events at that time). Athletes will move through the ten tests in order with their category. Once all ten tests have been completed, competitors may leave the test area.

Please note that the 50-59 and 60+ age groups have been combined for scheduling purposes; awards will still be given separately for 50-59 men and women and 60+ men and women.

Note: the entrance to Camp Mabry is on West 35th Street between Exposition and Balcones.

EVENT TIMES(SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

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1 50+ Male 8:00 A.M. 9:10 A.M.

2 50+ Female 8:30 A.M. 10:00 A.M.

3 40-49 Male 8:45 A.M. 10:35 A.M.

4 40-49 Female 9:00 A.M. 10:50 A.M.

5 30-39 Male 9:15 A.M. 11:45 A.M.

6 30-39 Female 9:45 A.M. 12:15 P.M.

7 20-29 Male 10:15 A.M. 12:45 P.M.

8 20-29 Female 10:45 A.M. 1:15 P.M.

9 Teams 12:30 P.M. 1:45 P.M.

10 Open Invitational 1:30 P.M. 2:30 P.M.

Award Ceremony 3:00 P.M. 4:00 P.M.

Test Designerike Austin’s culture, our fitness community is unique and eclectic with many different influences and disciplines. I designed this event with Austin Fit Magazine in order to give competitors an objective way of mea-

suring their fitness. We put together a group of tests that, together, translate to the best all-around fitness athlete. There is not a dominant group of athletes with an advan-tage. Rather, the most multi-disciplined athletes will take home the prizes and titles.

The tests themselves cover several key areas of fitness performance, which include power, speed, agility, preci-sion, and endurance. These tests, and the training for

them, do not require a lot of equipment but simply the dedi-cation and determination of the competitor. For this reason, an individual can use this competition to wake up his or her inner athlete as well as to measure personal fitness from year to year.

The 2012 AFM FITTEST presented by Nexersys brings together all the fitness groups of Austin to build the best fitness community in the country. Whether you are the athlete, coach, or both, we are excited for you to experience a fun, challenging, one-day fitness event that will test your physical limits, spirit, and determination to become one of Austin’s fittest athletes.

LDiane Vives, MS, CSCS

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FIT VILLAGE & RECOVERY ZONE

WHAT (AND WHAT NOT) TO BRING

What to Bring:

Competitors:


• An identifiable bag to carry any personal items


• Towel

• Sweatbands

• Sunscreen

• Hat/visor

• Running shoes/turf shoes/cleats

• Cash for optional food purchases (free refreshments are provided for competi-tors in the Core Power Recovery Zone)

Spectators:


• Chairs/blankets to sit on

• Umbrella for shade

• Sunscreen


• Camera

• Cash for purchases at the Fit Village

Children must be attended at all times

What NOT to Bring:

Competitors:

• Metal spikes

• Pull-up wrist wraps

• Gloves

• Any illegal substances

Spectators:

• Dogs

• Glass containers

• Tobacco products

For all: Come experience the Fit Village, which will be a cool spot on a hot day! Located under the Michelob Ultra Tent, the Fit Village is open to both spectators and competitors all day Satur-day, June 9, and provides a unique opportunity to engage with our sponsors. Nexersys will have a demonstration unit available to test your cardio kickboxing skills, and food will be provided by a tantalizing array of vendors including Galaxy Café, Snap Kitchen, Muscle Maker Grill, My Fit Foods, Mel’s Meals, and more. Mich-elob Ultra, Core Power, Zico Coconut Water, and Square Rüt Kava Bar will be on hand with beverages to satisfy your thirst.

AFM would like to thank Michelob Ultra for providing the Fit Village tent. Thank you to all of our sponsors for making this Fit Village and this year’s event a great experience for everyone.

NexersysCore PowerMichelob UltraDynamaxCamp GladiatorCrossFit CentralRunTexBody by FrameOatmega BarCastle Hill FitnessFitness Institute of Texas

Revelation FitnessBswarmsSquare Rüt Kava BarGalaxy CaféMuscle Maker GrillMel's MealsZicoMy Fit FoodsHowdy Hondaculturemap

Fit Village Sponsors:

For athletes: Congratulations! If you’ve made it to the Core Power Recovery Zone, you’ve completed the 2012 AFM FITTEST presented by Nexersys. The Core Power Recovery Zone is located at the finish line of the RunTex 1-Mile Run, and all timing chips will be removed at this point. Complimentary Core Power Recovery drinks as well as quick massages from Massage Harmony and Chris Spears Massage to soothe those aching competitor muscles will be on hand. Whole Foods Market will provide water and fruit for refueling, and the lululemon athletica team will hand out your FITTEST commemorative award.

Recovery Zone Sponsors:Core Power Whole Foods Market Massage Harmony Chris Spears Massage Medicine in Motion

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TEST 1/DYNAMAX STANDING MED BALL TOSS

TEST 2/FITNESS INSTITUTE OF TEXAS

PHOTOGRAPHY BY BRIAN FITZSIMMONS

UPPER BODY POWER

LOWER BODY POWER

tand with feet planted behind designated start line. Hold a six-pound medicine ball with both hands at chest level and perform a chest pass for maximum distance. You may use hips, back, and knees, though

rotation of the torso and shoulders is not allowed. Feet must remain planted at all times (heels may come up but you may not step forward), and the ball must be released with both hands at the same time. Distance from the start line to where the ball initially makes contact with the ground is recorded. Best of two attempts is scored.

tart in a standing position with toes just behind the start line. Jump out as far as possible, pushing off with both feet at the same time. When you land, distance is measured from the heel closest to the

start line or from the body part closest to the start line if you fall to the ground. Best of two attempts is recorded.

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