Strength
Strength is trying again, learning something new, growing more independent, and doing something today that felt impossible yesterday.
ABOUT THE FOUNDATION
A Place Where Every Person Belongs.
WrestleFit Foundation uses the energy, discipline, teamwork, and excitement of professional wrestling to make functional fitness welcoming and memorable.
Explore ProgramsFive audience paths • Clear program status • No participant combat
THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE MISSION
Our Board of Directors
Terrie Hoover, President and Founder, leads Foundation operations and is your contact for questions about programs, support, and ways to help.
Our purpose is simple: help people who may feel left out of traditional fitness find a welcoming starting point. Wrestling supplies the energy and teamwork—not a requirement to wrestle.
Talk with Terrie →Terrie Hoover — President & Founder; Erica — Vice President; Lesslee — Treasurer; Wendy — Secretary; Shawn Jones — Program Director; Donnie Hoover — Board Member at Large and Communications/Brand Lead; Al — Board Member at Large.
OUR MISSION
Enhancing Quality of Life. Inclusive Wellness for All.
Our mission is to provide accessible fitness and wellness opportunities for children, adults, seniors, and individuals with disabilities. We build strength, independence, and confidence at every stage of life while removing barriers to health equity and creating a supportive community where everyone belongs.
OUR VISION
Our Vision for a Stronger Community. Building Together.
WrestleFit has built a strong community presence through inclusive outreach programs that welcome everyone. Our programs extend beyond fitness by creating a sense of belonging and shared purpose. Professional wrestling plays a powerful role in our outreach, naturally connecting people across generations.
The values of wrestling—discipline, resilience, respect, and teamwork—inspire participation, increase engagement, and help individuals feel empowered. By blending movement education with a love of professional wrestling, WrestleFit strengthens community bonds and motivates people who may not otherwise engage in traditional fitness programs.
WHAT WE BELIEVE
We See Ability, Not Limitations.
Every person is different. That is not a problem. It is why activities can change to fit the person.
Someone may stand. Someone else may sit. Some people need more time or a different explanation. Every starting point deserves respect.
We adapt the movement to the person instead of expecting the person to fit the movement.
OUR CORE VALUES
Eight Values. One Promise.
These values guide how every program, decision, and relationship should feel.
Confidence
Every small success can help people learn to believe in themselves.
Respect
Everyone deserves kindness, patience, dignity, and respect.
Community
We support each other, celebrate each other, and grow together.
Inclusion
Everyone deserves a place to participate. We focus on what a person can do.
Independence
Movement can help make everyday life feel easier and safer.
Discipline
Showing up and trying is something to be proud of. Progress happens one step at a time.
Safety
Programs should challenge people without making them feel unsafe. Activities can change when needed.
OUR FOUNDATION PROMISE
Come As You Are.
Your starting point does not disqualify you.
- No judgment
- No comparing yourself to other people
- No pressure to be perfect
- No requirement to already be in shape
Start where you are. We will help you move forward from there.
WRESTLING-INSPIRED FITNESS
You Do Not Have to Wrestle.
Programs may use fun ideas, movements, equipment, or spaces inspired by professional wrestling. Regular Foundation fitness programs are not professional wrestling training.
You do not have to fight anyone, wrestle another person, know anything about wrestling, or even like wrestling.
No contact required. The focus is movement, strength, balance, coordination, confidence, teamwork, and community.
CLEAR BOUNDARIES
Focused Only on the Foundation Mission.
WrestleFit Foundation is legally and publicly separate from WrestleFit Training and Lifestyle Center, NOW Elite Pro Wrestling Academy, and New Ohio Wrestling. Their services, training, events, fees, and operations are not Foundation programs unless a formal relationship is approved and clearly disclosed.
YOUR NEXT STEP
Find Your Starting Point.
Explore every audience path and see its current status before asking about participation.