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Top executives are tasked with leading their companies by example, and that can be crucial when it comes to making time for fitness.

Cathy Buck, president of Froedtert Hospital, was a finalist in the Fittest Execs competition.

While the finalists in the 2012 BizTimes Media Fittest Execs competition all lead busy lives, they find time in the morning, evening, or even between meetings to squeeze in workouts.

The Fittest Execs program recognizes executives who are leading the charge in encouraging wellness in the workplace.

"It's a celebration of a commitment to fitness for not only the participants, but really the companies who they represent," said Dan Meyer, owner of BizTimes Media. "What you do with fitness is one of the few things you can control with your health."

The competition included both individual and team entries. Individual qualifiers had to work as a CEO, CFO, COO, CIO, president, executive vice president, owner, partner, executive director, mayor, city manager, or city council member at a company or government organization with at least 20 employees in southeastern Wisconsin. Retired executives could also participate.

Teams were made up of four people, with an executive team leader and no other title limits. Companies could enter more than one team, and member scores were tabulated cumulatively.

Participants, who could be from any fitness level, were divided into categories based on gender and age and underwent fitness testing at the Wisconsin Athletic Club.

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Executives lead by example in Fittest Execs competition