Welcome to my first blog post with MSFC! With each of my posts, I will be sharing experiences and knowledge that I have gained throughout my life with Multiple Sclerosis. Each entry will alternate between exercise, nutrition, and mindset. Today, let’s dive into exercise. You all have probably been told many times that movement is [...]
In the United States, approximately one million people live with multiple sclerosis (MS). Normally, the first symptoms and diagnosis occur between the age of 15 and 50, but it can be diagnosed at any age. This is especially true for individuals living in North America, as research suggests that people living farther from the equator are more [...]
Continually striving to bring you the latest information and most promising therapies, David Lyons recently partnered with Pam Bartha, renowned MS coach and mentor. Pam was diagnosed at the age of 28, but decided to treat her disease differently. Now, 30 years later, she continues to live symptom free. Pam began researching alternative approaches to [...]
Jan 12. 2021 Las Vegas 12 Week Challenge 2015 It is with a very sad heart that I am posting this but I just heard that my good friend, Skip Haas, has passed away unexpectedly. For those who have been following my MS journey and MS Fitness Challenge, you know that Skip opened the doors of his [...]
The MS Fitness Challenge is excited to announce our 12 Week Fitness Challenge. Details are still a bit sketchy, but here is what we know so far: Stephen Glaus, our Assistant Director of Fitness, has partnered with Spooky Nook Sports in Manheim, PA to host a 12 Week Challenge this fall. As you may already [...]
News of the first ever MS Fitness Challenge Training Camp is spreading. The training camp, which was held September 7th and 8th, 2019, brought together trainers and speakers with people wanting to improve their lives fighting MS with fitness and nutrition. Check out the news coverage from KIVI-TV ABC 6 in Boise, Idaho. You can [...]
Stephen Glaus, one of our MSFC Trainers with Heart, and his wife Nikki pulled an MSFC Team together for MuckFest in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on June 8, 2019. It was a great day of fun as they all proved that MS cannot stop us from anything we set our minds to. Thank you Stephen, Nikki and [...]
MSFC is proud to announce the our own David Lyons is part of the 2019 National Fitness Hall of Fame Inductee Class. This honor is recognition for David's years of tireless training and advocacy for fitness. David will be joining other fitness icons, like Jack LaLanne, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lou Ferrigno and Tony Little. Festivities for the [...]
In our effort to be able to help as many people with MS live a lifestyle of fitness, MSFC has partnered with our first location outside of the US with our expansion into the UK. Joining with Route 2 Fitness owner, Nick Holmes, who has MS himself, we are proud to be able to work [...]
UIBFF GLOBAL is welcoming Mr. David Lyons to the UIBFF GLOBAL Executive committee as Vice President of Adaptive Sports. Lyons will handle all of our disabled athletes and be the face for them. He will be a great addition to UIBFF GLOBAL. Welcome, David to the family!!
Resolve to live a lifestyle of fitness and health. Choose to fight your chronic condition with guidance from certified professionals and a motivating community.
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