Samir Becic, an international fitness expert with a proven record of achievement in the fitness, nutrition, and wellness industries has announced his intention to seek a position on the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition. Becic, Houston’s official “Fitness Czar”, health and fitness advisor to Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, 4 x #1 Fitness Trainer in America for Bally’s, founder of Health Fitness Revolution magazine, author of HarperCollins book “ReSYNC Your Life,” and founder of the Samir Becic Foundation 501(c)3, has built a biography that is nothing short of impressive. That’s why the City of Houston (16 councilmembers) and Mayor Sylvester Turner proclaimed January 10th, 2023, “Samir Becic Day.”
Samir has been awarded a President’s Lifetime Achievement Award by President Joe Biden for his decades-long commitment to promoting health and physical fitness in America. This prestigious honor, granted by the President of the United States, acknowledges exceptional volunteer efforts by individuals who have dedicated their lives to the betterment of society.
In December 2023, he was awarded a Congressional proclamation from the historic 18th district, recognizing his invaluable contributions to society by promoting health and fitness.
On April 24, 2024, Samir was honored with the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award during the Houston Mayor’s Volunteer Awards Ceremony, hosted by Houston Mayor John Whitmire. This prestigious accolade recognizes Becic’s lifelong commitment to community service, with over 8,000 hours dedicated to volunteerism, particularly in promoting health and fitness. His decades of advocacy have significantly impacted the Houston community, exemplifying the spirit of selfless service and leadership.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire, Councilmember and Vice Mayor Pro Tem Amy Peck, and Fitness Czar Samir Becic at City Hall on April 24, 2024
In September 2024, Samir was honored with the President’s Council (PCSFN) Hero Award, recognizing his outstanding nationwide contributions to promoting health and fitness. This award is one of the highest honors given by the PCSFN and recognizes individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to promoting health and fitness in America. Becic is the first and only Texan to receive this prestigious accolade, highlighting his significant impact on public health and fitness advocacy.
The council is part of an advisory group for the President of the United States on physical fitness and sports. If selected, Mr. Becic would advise the president and promote active lifestyles among American citizens- striving to engage, educate, and empower all Americans to adopt a healthy lifestyle that includes regular physical activity and good nutrition.
Since 1956, the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition (PCSFN) has played an important role in educating Americans about the benefits of physical activity and healthy eating. The Council consists of athletes, physicians, and fitness professionals who are appointed by the President and serve in an advisory capacity through the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
Samir is a proven leader who consistently delivers outstanding results. He has consistently trained, competed, educated, and mentored thousands of people to better health. His work experience includes being Fitness Director for the largest club in America (at the time), public speaker, non-profit founder, author, and CEO and publisher of several successful fitness companies and publications including Health Fitness Revolution.
Through HealthFitnessRevolution.com, Samir’s work has reached over 15 million readers, been published in over 50 countries, translated into 50+ languages, and re-published by over 10,000 media outlets worldwide. One of the cornerstones of the publication is Samir’s annual lists ranking the fittest politicians in America and the fittest heads of state. These lists have placed Samir at the forefront of fitness in politics, and previous articles ranking the fittest politicians have generated buzz in some of the nation’s leading media outlets. From the New York Times, to the LA Times, to the Houston Chronicle, Refinery29, Washington Post, and so on… Politico dubbed the list of the Top 10 Fittest Senators 2016 their “List du Jour”, they also mentioned our Top 20 Fittest Mayors in America 2020 list. The heads of state rankings have gone viral globally, getting republished in over 20 languages and across major media outlets. Samir put U.S. President Biden on the list of the “Top 11 Fittest Heads of State 2021” in addition to putting him on “The Top 13 Fittest Heads of State for 2015” and the “Top 100 Fittest U.S. Politicians 2015” when Biden was Vice President. As a result of these analyses and rankings, Samir is acknowledged for his work as an international thought leader in the field of health and fitness and is regularly interviewed for his expert opinion both in America and internationally.
Samir has also been a leading fitness expert for various print, radio, and television publications both locally, nationally, and internationally. Appearing on the Roula and Ryan Show as the head fitness expert for their “Houston’s Biggest Loser” challenge, Samir would team up with the hosts to motivate 300,000 greater Houstonians around the challenge. Later, he held a year-long partnership with 89.3 FM KSBJ radio. Together with Joey K., Coppelia, and their Healthy Houston segments, they reached around 500,000 listeners; educating them on healthy lifestyles, physical fitness, proper nutrition, and spiritual balance. On TV, he has made guest appearances on numerous TV shows such as Great Day Houston and Fox, where he discussed fitness trends and the latest health tips. As their resident fitness expert, Samir hosted two segments per week on Fox 26, sharing “Healthy Tips for Houston” and a twice monthly segment of reviewing fitness tech on CW39. Internationally, Samir wrote weekly articles for Germany’s Focus Magazine, educating millions of readers on healthy living.
Samir, for his part, has been busy, volunteering with the city of Houston for over 20 years, donating his time to make America’s 4th largest city healthier and fitter in any way he can. Becic’s story is one of inspiration and perseverance. He has continued to inspire Houstonians to take control of their health by creating several awe-inspiring fitness challenges, including living for 6 weeks at an obese weight, walking 2.87 miles with a 200lbs weighted vest, running 7 marathons in 8 weeks while wearing compressed weights equivalent to 73.5 pounds weighted vest, completing a 464-mile hike while wearing a 55lbs+ backpack, and now training to walk a full 3 miles while wearing a 200 lbs weighted vest! Becic has also made it clear that a specific plan for success is crucial for those dedicated to achieving their fitness goals.
Samir wants people to see that they can accomplish their goals with hard work and dedication. He works to set manageable examples for individuals who want to achieve big goals, but who may need more motivation. Since he knows that sometimes the work it will take can be overwhelming, he tries to make it seem less daunting by showing how even small accomplishments add up over time.
Samir was named to Houston Mayor Lee Brown’s fitness task force in 2002, and he has not stopped serving the city since. Since he was announced as Houston’s official “Fitness Czar” in 2018 by Mayor Sylvester Turner, he has dedicated himself for the past 4 years as a dedicated public servant, advising Mayor Turner and the city on public health, wellness, and programming. He has presented countless seminars throughout the greater Houston area, including to the homeless population, schools, city employees, and private sector employees. When the CDC announced that a staggering 42% of American adults are now obese, Samir channeled his frustration with this news by sending letters to politicians, school districts, and corporations. He has worked tirelessly to write powerful and motivating letters to the 500 largest school districts in America, and over 1000 politicians nationwide (including all 50 governors, the mayors of the 100 largest cities, etc) in an effort to initiate real change.
After 4 years as Houston’s Official “Fitness Czar” and 20 years of volunteering for the city, Samir received a proclamation from the City of Houston for his hard work and dedication to community, health, fitness, and making the world a better place. On January 10, 2023, Samir was presented with a Proclamation from Mayor Sylvester Turner declaring it “Samir Becic Day.”
Becic’s bid for a seat on the President’s Council is no surprise to those familiar with his previous endeavors. The fitness guru has been making waves in the industry for decades and is known as a disruptive force who is always looking to push the boundaries of what’s possible. Men’s Health once named him a “Top 100 Fitness Trainer in America”, “#1 Fitness Trainer in America for Martial Arts”, and “Top 10 in Weight Loss”, cementing him as an industry leader seen as making a real change is people’s lives by helping them achieve their health and fitness goals. Becic has the reputation of being a trailblazer, and if he succeeds in getting on the Council it will serve as a testament to his drive and desire to innovate.
A man who has established himself as a leading expert on fitness and nutrition, Samir Becic is a unique candidate in that he is not only well-qualified to fill the position of the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition, but he also brings an intriguing background to the table. Samir will be an invaluable asset to the President’s Council because of his unparalleled track record as one of the nation’s top fitness experts.
