Inside Health & Fitness OnlineHouston’s Most FitH&FSM wants to find out who’s the fittest man and woman in the Houston area, so we’re hosting the “Houston’s Most Fit” competition. The competition is open to male and female athletes who are at least 21 years of age. PERSONAL TRAINERS ARE ELIGIBLE. Professional athletes are NOT eligible. To enter, submit a brief paragraph explaining why you think you should be considered the fittest person in Houston. Please include any pertinent details on your athletic or fitness history (awards, honors, contests won, etc.) along with a current photo. After the entries are compiled, a field of 20 people (10 men, 10 women) will be selected to compete on an obstacle course.The quickest time through the course wins. The obstacle course includes sit-up, push-up and pull-up stations, balance beams, tires, agility drills and monkey bars. NO CLIMBING WALL. Personal trainer Richard Jones serves as the competition director. The winners receive a trophy and will be profiled in the November issue of Health & Fitness Sports Magazine. Competitors will be grouped into two age divisions: 21 to 35 and 36 and above. Persons selected for the competition, tentatively scheduled for this September, will be required to show proof of age, complete appropriate waiver forms and pay a $20 entry fee. In addition to the brief paragraph and photo, please include your name, age, address, daytime phone, evening phone, email address, occupation. To register your nomination, please email editor Rod Evans at rod@healthandfitnessmag.com.Calling All Fit Moms and SonsDo you know a Houston area mom whose idea of a great afternoon might include riding bikes, running stadium steps or playing softball? You should nominate her to be included in the “Fit Moms & Sons” photo spread, scheduled for our October issue. We’re looking for moms and their sons who share a love of sports, fitness and healthy living to be featured in the issue. Submit your nomination by emailing rod@healthandfitnessmag.com.
