Conquering MS with Fitness through Exercise, Nutrition and Mindset

Challenge yourself to take control back from this disease.

Who we are

The MS Fitness Challenge was created to empower people with Multiple Sclerosis (MSers for short) to take control of their lives and their disease. We strive to provide meaningful resources to arm you with the tools you need to improve your day-to-day activities.

Commit to a lifestyle of fitness which includes exercise, nutrition and mindset in conquering this disease. With MS Fitness Challenge you have the support you need of certified fitness professionals, trained to work with people who have MS or other chronic health conditions, and a community of people who have taken the challenge and are also working towards winning the battle against multiple sclerosis.

David Lyons training an MSFC participant

This program is definitely empowering to those of us fighting to find better pathways to improving the strength and mobility we struggle to maintain with this disease. This program gave me a platform and an outlet to arm myself with hard work and knowledge in the hopes of improving my own unique circumstances. For that privilege I am eternally grateful. Thank you.

Rene, MSFC Participant

David Lyons at a MedFitTV talk

It started with determination

After my diagnosis, “and reading about it, and not really finding anything positive… I started realizing, this is not the direction I want to go. I’m a fighter, and I need to fight this. I need to get back into the gym and do it the way I’ve always done things, and that’s physically.” — David Lyons

Normal fitness trainers don’t know how to work with people with MS. They don’t understand our struggles. That’s why we started this program.

Whatever your physical abilities or fitness level, you can benefit from an exercise program. Join us in the gym, at home, or wherever you are, take the MS Fitness Challenge, and take control of your life.

This program is definitely empowering to those of us fighting to find better pathways to improving the strength and mobility we struggle to maintain with this disease. This program gave me a platform and an outlet to arm myself with hard work and knowledge in the hopes of improving my own unique circumstances. For that privilege I am eternally grateful. Thank you.

Rene, MSFC Participant

What we do

Fitness Challenges

If you have Multiple Sclerosis, taking on this challenge means you’re making a decision that you no longer want MS to control your life. The MSFC sponsors a free 8-week fitness challenge to get you started on your journey. Partnered with OptimalBody Personal Fitness, this challenge teaches you the basics of a life changing fitness routine.

Expert Instruction

Covering topics such as exercise, nutrition and mindset, our expert guests guide you toward strengthening your whole body, because fighting MS requires more than just physical strength.

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Community

Read through our blog, filled with articles contributed by MSFC members. Interact with fellow MSers on our Facebook page. Sign up for an MSFC sponsored event. Utilize our resources how you want.

MSFC Events

The MS Fitness Challenge sponsors in-person events and training camps, bringing together some of the top minds in medicine, nutrition, mindset and fitness. These events give MSers the opportunity to learn and ask questions in a format designed for inclusion and support.

Sign up for emails to be informed of upcoming events.

Angie Gensler speaking at an event

AND SO MUCH MORE!

During the MSFC I have gained so much strength in my legs that I’m actually able to get out of my wheelchair and use my walker again! I have gained a great deal of strength because of this challenge and I am so thankful that I have also gained energy as well. Thanks Kendra and David and all of the wonderful Trainers with Heart at MS Fitness Challenge for starting this. I will never quit!

Serena, MSFC Participant

Social Health Awards Lifetime Achievement Award for David Lyons

A heartfelt congratulations to my incredible friend, David Lyons, for winning the esteemed Social Health Network Lifetime Achievement Award! Your dedication and steadfast commitment to the MS and chronic conditions communities have truly been life-changing, empowering countless lives through fitness and inspiration.

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Our incredible partners

We couldn’t do any of this without the support of our partners and donations from people like you.