How long will this offer be available?
This is a limited launch offer and may change once the first phase of the initiative is complete.
How does this support the MS Fitness Challenge charity?
100% of your purchase supports the ongoing mission and expansion of the MS Fitness Challenge, so more people can be reached and supported.
Is this only for people with MS?
This initiative is especially meaningful for people with MS and neurological challenges, but the broader support system may also resonate with people seeking structure, healing support, and mind-body transformation.
Why is it only $570?
This is a special fundraising launch offer designed to expand participation, increase impact, and help grow the mission of the MS Fitness Challenge. Normally, the OptimalBody-OptimalMind program is $570 by itself. The RBS4 Resistance Bench System is sold separately. But this special offer is available exclusively for MS Fitness Challenge members and supporters.
What exactly do I get?
You receive the conplete RBS4 Resistance Bench System (including the bench, foot board, resistance bands, and more), a 1-year RBS4 training program, and access to OptimalBody-OptimalMind as part of this special MS Fitness Challenge initiative.
David Lyons: When were you diagnosed with MS?
Aundi Ramirez: I was diagnosed with MS on Jan. 7, 2011. I had symptoms for about two years prior to my diagnosis. I would have extreme increases in heart rate, left side numbness, loss of strength in my hands, and painful tingling. I also suffered from extreme migraines and found myself getting sick a lot. I [...]
DL: When did you start on your journey into fitness?
AR: I always enjoyed lifting weights and being in the gym. It was a major stress reliever for me. After I was diagnosed I saw it as my key to mobility. I began working with a personal trainer who inspired me to pursue a career in fitness and showed me that my passion, my strength, and [...]
DL: When did you decide you wanted to compete in fitness competitions?
AR: I got serious about competing last fall, 2012. I went to a show and began meeting people who were in the midst of prepping, and I knew I just had to get involved. I looked at a calendar, picked a date, and contacted a family friend of mine who is very experienced in contest prep. [...]
DL: What is contest prep like, and how difficult is it with MS?
AR: It’s hard to even describe the whole experience of preparing for a competition. Doing it with MS is very difficult, not only because of the physical hurdles you need to jump over but the emotions that come along with it. During training I had days where my left leg would stop working mid-exercise, and I [...]
DL: Why did you develop such a strong passion for keeping fit?
AR: I feel that fitness is hugely important for everyone. A body in motion tends to stay in motion, right? It improves quality of life, period. For people with MS it’s even more important because: 1. It provides hope! You see yourself improve when you focus on fitness. Even if you have a bad day [...]
