David Lyons

Fitness

David Lyons was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) in 2006 at the age of 47. A bodybuilder and former owner of fitness centers, Lyons made the choice to fight MS head-on through bodybuilding. In 2012, Lyons and his wife, Kendra, a registered nurse, created the MS Fitness Challenge charity to support people with MS in their efforts to stay as fit as possible, overcome limitations, and keep their bodies moving.

David attributes his strength and determination to the power of God in his life. He is an author, speaker, educator and fitness trainer and is the only fitness expert with MS to be inducted into the National Fitness Hall of Fame.

Lyons is engaged in many fitness initiatives for MS, including being the senior fitness director for MSWorkouts.com, an online exercise service; author of the MS Fitness Training Specialist trainers’ certification; and speaking on MS and fitness nationwide. David has partnered with Shanna Ferrigno, daughter of fitness icon and actor Lou Ferrigno, on the Every Rep is a Step fitness program for MS; and he is also the creator of the OptimalBody fitness brand. Apart from writing for Everyday Health, he has also written for various publications such as watchfit.com and fca.org.