Pride 4 the Patch
Join the 2024 Pride 4 the Patch Fitness Challenge
Challenge Overview
The inaugural Pride 4 the Patch Fitness Challenge was initiated in January 2018 with over 180 participants. The 2019 Pride 4 the Patch Fitness Challenge also had approximately 180 participants. This was designed as a three month fitness challenge for first responders from surrounding agencies within Pima County, Arizona. There was an emphasis on improving overall “fitness levels,” as opposed to simply losing weight during this challenge. Therefore, several rules were established. Thank you for your interest in competing in the 2024 challenge.
Starts: January 8-12, 2024
Ends: March 25-29, 2024
To participate please first download the InBody App before the weigh in.
InBody - Apple App Store
InBody - Android
Rules and Requirements
- The percentage of Total Fat Loss combined with the total percentage of Lean Muscle Gained will determine each participant’s total score.
- The results will be tallied and determined by the Inbody Results. The fitness challenge committee will have all results maintained in their computer.
- The Top 3 Scores from each First Responder Organization and Non-Sworn Group participating would be combined to determine which Agency/Group would win the fitness challenge (2 Belts being presented).
In an attempt to provide a fair, impartial, and accurate scoring method for this challenge, all participants must conduct a pre and post-InBody Test. The InBody body composition analyzer measures your body and provides a detailed, yet easy-to-understand report. On your results sheet, you will see how many kilograms of fat and muscle is on your body and where it is located. By monitoring these metrics over time, you can pinpoint the changes needed in your diet and exercise to achieve your goals. A small example of the metrics found on an InBody results sheet:
- Total skeletal muscle mass
- Total body fat in kilograms
- Total body fat percentage
- Visceral fat
- Total body water
- Segmental muscle and fat analysis
- Bone mineral content
- Basal metabolic rate
What Sets InBody Apart from Generic BIA Devices?
InBody is the only BIA device that does not use age and gender to make assumptions in your body composition measurement. InBody’s patented technology is unique, as it scans you for you. The results are extremely precise and as unique as the person standing on the device. You can change your age and/or gender on an InBody device and your measurement will not change, as YOU have not changed. This is one of the underpinning reasons why InBody is used in extensive studies and utilized by top sports people, medical institutions, and NASA. InBody is currently used in over 70 countries worldwide.
When Do I Test?
- Jan 04-07 @ PSCD/Communications Park Ajo
- Open Weigh-in - Anais Durazo 520-576-2274.
- Jan 08 @ C12/ 1310 W Miracle Mile 1000-1330 - Castelberry/ Pike (520 401-2096)
- Jan 09 @ C19/ 270 S Stone 0700-1000 Det Wilson (520 401-9456)
- Jan 10 - @OVPD 0900-1100
- TBD - (still identifying another location for the afternoon weigh-ins) (Det. PIKE)
- Jan 11 @ MPD 0700-1100 Ofc Gamez (520 250-7053)
- 0830-1230 Open Weigh-in at C19 - please contact Det Wassem (520) 589-8827
- Jan 12 @C13 / 22& Alvernon 0830-1030 Ofc Guevara (520 333-8556)
Note: Open Weigh-in = If you work at the designated facility, the InBody will be available to you use but please contact the facilitator so we can get a copy of your sheet and assist you with the InBody. If you don't work at the facility, please give the facilitator a call/text and let them know you will be coming to use it to gain access to the building.
TPD and MPD will ensure we have a PT Instructor/ Wellness team member there to help sort out any chaos and to help with the flow on your test date. The Inbody is quick so it should take a lot less time than in years past (average 15-20 min).
- First-come First-serve so be patient and we will require everyone to maintain social distancing.
- MPD will provide an officer to do the data input into the Xcell file. Likely the same person all week to help things run smoothly
- All agencies except TPD will use their agency initials followed by their badge/employee ID for the INBODY log in (exp MPD1234).
- The roster and spread sheet will be used and passed on at each weigh-in.
Many Agencies have allowed personnel to go on duty for this test. If the identified dates absolutely do not work for your team/members, please advise as soon as able – We will make an attempt to accommodate, if able.
For questions please email rjimenez@maranaaz.gov or call 520-382-2045.
Preparation
Do not eat or drink for 2 hours before the InBody Test.
What to Wear
Please wear “Gym Attire” for both men and women. Unlike the Bod Pod, there are no dress requirements to conduct this test. We are asking that you wear the same clothing for your 2nd test in April as well.
Payment
Thanks to Tucson Police Department, it’s free!!!!
Past Participating Organizations
- Marana Police Department (2019 Champion)
- Oro Valley Police Department
- Tucson Police Department (2018/2022/2023 Champion)
- Pima County Sheriff’s Department
- Sahuarita Police Department
- Pasqua Yaqui Police Department
- Pima Community College Police Department
- University of Arizona Police Department
- Department of Public Safety
- Counter Narcotics Alliance
- Pima Regional SWAT
- Golder Ranch Fire Department
- Northwest Fire Department
- Tucson Fire Department
- U.S. Probation Office
In the Media
KGUN9 (2018) Pride 4 the Patch Challenges First Responders to Improve Their Health
2023 Fitness Challenge Promo