FUMS 073 - A New MS Fitness Plan with David Lyons

FUMS: Giving Multiple Sclerosis The Finger

David Lyons was a healthy athlete, gym owner and TV & film producer when he was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2006. After immediately being told that he would be wheelchair bound, David, along with his wife Kendra, decided to battle MS in the gym! David founded the MS Fitness Challenge (MSFC) charity to help educate and train both MSers and fitness professionals on the importance of fitness in the fight against MS. In 2009, at age 50, David competed in his first bodybuilding contest with MS, winning a Most Inspirational trophy. He went on to be presented with the Milestone Award by the National MS Society for his accomplishments. Listen in for David's inspiring story, as well as details of his new OptimalBody membership program for MS exercise and fitness. Topics covered include: David's background in fitness and his diagnosis story Why, after succumbing to depression, he decided to get back into the gym David's first bodybuilding competition - with MS - at age 50! The realization that bodybuilding and available exercise programs weren't helping him to beat his disease, and his decision to create his own training methods The motivational benefits of group membership and accountability for David's fitness programs Details of David's OptimalBody membership program for MS exercise and fitness - and the response to the program so far PLUS information about a lifetime discount for members of the FUMS Nation when they sign up for the OptimalBody membership program using the discount code FUMS5 Resources for this episode (clickable links): Information about the OptimalBody membership program for MS exercise and fitness - use the discount code FUMS5 for a lifetime discount DavidLyonsFitness.com - online personal trainer The MS Fitness Challenge website, Facebook group and Facebook page MS Fitness Challenge on Twitter Help keep FUMS alive at the FUMS Podcast Patreon page Sign up for the Patients Getting Paid course email waiting list ** Sign up for the FUMS Friday Night 6 Pack here: Friday Night 6-Pack. ~ Special thanks to my podcast editor Steve Woodward. Do you have a podcast or are you interested in starting a pod? **GREAT way for a Patient to get PAID!! I HIGHLY recommend adding Steve to your team. Find him at PodcastingEditor.com