Fitness competition brings out the best in people
PORTLAND, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- The YMCA of Southern Maine is holding a competition to find out who the fittest man and woman are, but building camaraderie and community may be the most important results of the event.
"I love working out and it is a great group environment," said Amanda Hemmerich, last year's women's champion. "It is fun and I laugh a lot and it is definitely for the YMCA. It is a great mission they have here with the children and the community."
Hemmerich says she had no idea what she was getting into when she signed up to compete for the first time two years ago.
"I was so humbled and blown away, they were just impressive to watch," she recalled.
Once she took part, she was hooked.