Generational
Health
Lift Us founder Mike Jenkins uses the term "Generational Health" to describe the goals of our work in the community. Youth who grow up in Lift Us Foundation become the healthiest of their families, both physically and mentally, and pass these values and tools forward. Generational health is foundational to long-term development and built upon 6 pillars of success.
One | Physical strength
We teach the value of physical health through technique-based strength training and weightlifting, ensuring long-term measurable outcomes. Physical strength and health are the foundations for lifelong success.
FACT
Lift Us is home to the current USA Weightlifting Team National Champions.
three | Mental Health
We focus on mental strength and resilience with access to therapists and mental performance coaching.
two | Nutrition
We provide sustainable healthy eating blueprints, nutrition education, and balanced organic meals.
FACT
Lift Us regularly provides check-ins, goal setting, and strategy sessions.
four | Character
We develop superhero character traits through sports participation and competition, with access to champion mentors through our Coach in Residence Program and national/international travel.
FACT
Lift Us has hosted 11 different former Olympians as mentors.
six | future-focused
The outcome of building Lift Us superheroes is confident young people who challenge themselves academically and explore their chosen career paths through guided financial literacy trainings, College Visits, and Career Exploration Programs.
FACT
Past visits include Stanford University, UC Berkeley, and the United States Air Force Academy. These tours feature conversations with professors and presentations to college classes.
five | Academics
Physical and mental strength lay the foundation for academic success, with academic counseling and peer tutoring.
FACT
Lift Us youth can become paid youth tutors, earning this opportunity through their academic excellence and commitment to the program.
