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Fitness trainer Jason Fine, who brought the program to the area, said for every officer or firefighter who has worked hard at getting in shape an equal number have fallen off and have seen few changes.
"But I'm really happy with the results," Fine said."Some of these people have instilled lifelong changes in their life."
He attributes part of the success to a no-gimmick workout regime that allows participants to eat.
"I tell them, 'The first three letters of diet is die,'" Fine said.
He does encourage healthier eating habits, but his focus is exercise, and more and more officers and cops are picking up the habit.
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Fitness trainer Jason Fine of Bozeman brought the 911 Challenge to the area.Proceeds from the teams' registration fees go to Shriner's Hospital, which provides free services to children who have brain, spinal cord and orthopedic injuries.
It also helps police and firefighters -- who are at risk for high blood pressure, obesity and other diseases -- keep in shape, Fine said.
Fine will keep in touch with the participants via the Internet and in person during the 12 weeks of the fitness program.Each team member also was given a booklet detailing dietary information and fitness routines.