MissionFiT's 2022 New-Trition Challenge! New-Trition? Sure! New Year = New-Trition. Get it? If not, then you aren't participating in MissionFiT's 2022 New-Trition Challenge. This annual 6 week challenge is designed to help MissionFiT athletes get back on track with healthy eating habits after the holidays. So whether you are new to the family or a seasoned veteran in the community, [...]
Progress...Not Perfection As a new year begins, many people look back at what they did...or didn't accomplish. But don't get discouraged. Think progress...not perfection. Every time you take one step forward, you are further along in your journey to better health. Every change you make toward your goal is progress. Sometimes, especially if you are having a particularly hard season [...]
Imagine the following conversation: "911 - What's Your Emergency?" "Do need police, fire or MEDIC?" "I am stressed out!!! I need EVERYBODY!!!" Actually, what you really need is to learn... "Stress Emergency" Planning Schools have fire drills in case of a fire. Play actors have rehearsals before the opening night. So, too, we need to learn Stress Emergency Planning before [...]
Lace up your running shoes and strap on your pack because it's time for MissionFiT's Turkey Trot 5K! Join MissionFiT athletes in giving thanks by giving back to two local non-profit agencies while completing a (very) local Turkey Trot 5K. The rules are simple and the route is simpler. All you need is a good pair of running shoes, a [...]
Coach K recently fielded a question from an athlete about which shoes are best for workouts at the garage or at home. Learn her take on this highly personal question and why Shoes Make The Athlete! While "clothes might make the man", read on to learn not only how shoes make the athlete, but also how to know when you [...]
The 5 Fold Fitness model touted by MissionFiT specifically encourages athletes to care for themselves physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually and socially. So, let's Start At The Top! And what's at the top of your body? Your head. This is why it's important to start at the top when you look at your overall health. Did you know that head posture [...]
In conjunction with his message series "Winning Habits", Pastor Brian Duley of Nikeo Church, Charlotte, NC, sat down with MissionFiT Founder Kelsey Elmore. Their discussion centered around why... Your Health Matters There are a few reasons why your health matters. The first and most obvious is that you should care about your own health. Think about it.. You care [...]
Let's look at some benefits to Stretching Under The Stars When you think of "stretching under the stars", images on pup tents, clear moonless skies and peaceful sounds of nature may flow through your imagination. But the folks at MissionFiT aren't referring to a mid-summer's eve camping trip, or even a stay-cation in your backyard with your kids. Practicing Yoga [...]
MissionFiT offers a new Bible/book study based on the book Made To Crave. Even before the study is complete you will be asking "What Do I Crave?" We all crave something. Sometimes it's a favorite food or sometimes it's more meaningful like time away with family. However, when you ask yourself "What do I crave?", do you even think about "craving" [...]
It's been a long, hot summer! But MissionFiT Teams ran, swam, walked, hiked and even "flew" all around Greece to reach Athens! Who Are The Adventure To Athens Winners? Not only did these teams log in miles, but they also learned about different sports featured in the Olympic Games. Sports such as Golf, Table Tennis and Archery were featured along [...]
