Medical Fitness Association

01/05/2026

Now that 2026 is here, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services are now covering physical activity assessments in the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule. Medical fitness works because it changes lives. This new step in the integration of fitness and healthcare will only continue to grow.

"For over 30 years, the Medical Fitness Association has supported medical fitness professionals through certifications, education and networking to continually raise the bar in supporting their facility members wherever they are on their health journey," said David Flench, MFA President & CEO.

Check out this article on the rise of Medical Fitness from Club Solutions Magazine: https://clubsolutionsmagazine.com/2025/12/from-referrals-to-results-the-growing-impact-of-medical-fitness-programs/

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Medical fitness programs are helping clubs partner with healthcare providers to deliver personalized wellness for members and patients.

01/02/2026

Kudos to MFA member, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine, on their continuing MFA Certification!

Click here to listen to a conversation between David Flench, MFA CEO, and Veronica Lopez, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine VP of Health Strategies, as they discuss the impact of their MFA Facility Certification: https://www.medicalfitness.org/facility-certification

The YMCA of Greater Brandywine announced that all branches in its association have earned re-certification as Certified Medical Fitness Facilities by the Medical Fitness Association (MFA).

12/05/2025

Upcoming Webinar! Thursday, Dec 11 at 3pm ET.
Exercise: A Key Component for Success When Preparing for and Recovering From Liver Transplant

Join us for an in-depth discussion with Gil Spitz, Exercise Physiologist at Baylor/St. Luke’s Medical Center, on how exercise, muscle mass, and mobility directly influence liver transplant preparation and recovery.

What you’ll learn:
• The role of muscle mass in post-op rehabilitation
• Why pre-habilitation matters
• The importance of early post-op mobilization

Register here: https://www.medicalfitness.org/events/webinar-exercise-a-key-component

11/28/2025

Unlock the future of longevity and performance!
Join us for our next webinar: “Biomarkers of Longevity, Healthspan, and Performance: From Disease Detection to Defining Health” on Tuesday, Dec 2 at Noon ET.

Click here to register: https://www.medicalfitness.org/events/biomarkers-of-healthspan-and-performance

We’ll explore how biomarkers are shifting from diagnosing disease to measuring true health—functional capacity, resilience, and long-term vitality. Learn why VO2 max is one of the strongest predictors of lifespan and how emerging omics tools are transforming how we assess human performance.

If you’re a clinician, fitness professional, or anyone focused on optimizing healthspan, this session is for you!

VO Health

11/26/2025

At this time of gratitude, we are thankful for all of you who put in so much effort to keep your communities active and healthy!
Have a Happy & Healthy Thanksgiving!

11/25/2025

Kudos to MFA Member, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine, on maintaining their status as an MFA Certified Facility. The YMCA GBW is the FIRST and ONLY YMCA to be MFA Certified in the nation! Well done!

Read more here: https://www.mychesco.com/a/news/health-medical/how-chester-countys-ymca-network-secured-a-rare-national-medical-fitness-honor/

CHESTER COUNTY, PA — The YMCA of Greater Brandywine has again secured national recognition for medical fitness excellence, becoming the only YMCA organization in the United States — and the …

11/25/2025

🔥 New Episode!
Check out the latest Medical Fitness Podcast as we talk with Courtney McCliment, a powerhouse in lifestyle medicine, about why exercise must be treated like a prescription, not a bonus.

Click here to listen: https://www.medicalfitness.org/medical-fitness-podcast

She breaks down:
💪 The life-changing role of strength training
📉 How CGMs boost motivation and glucose control
🧠 Why motivational interviewing beats fear-based counseling
🍽️ The real challenges behind bariatric prep and diabetes care
A must-listen for anyone in medical fitness or chronic disease management!

11/04/2025

The MFA 2025 Annual Conference is off to a great start here in sunny San Diego!

10/28/2025

Congratulations to everyone at MFA member facility, Oklahoma City Indian Clinic Wellness Center on achieving MFA Facility Certification! Well done!!
https://www.cherokeephoenix.org/health/okcic-wellness-center-achieves-prestigious-medical-fitness-association-certification/article_b4ea6fc8-3c6e-440f-b6b1-549c25776c67.html

The Oklahoma City Indian Clinic Wellness Center has achieved facility certification by the Medical Fitness Association – the nation’s leading organization dedicated to medically integrated wellness and fitness facilities.

10/15/2025

New Episode Alert!
In this episode of The Medical Fitness Podcast, Dr. Andrew Mock—physician, lifestyle medicine leader, and MFA Board member—joins hosts David Flench and Jeff Young to explore how the six pillars of lifestyle medicine can be woven into medical fitness programs.

Hear insights on bridging the gap between clinical care and fitness, advancing advocacy for exercise reimbursement, and using tools like wearables and habit stacking to support sustainable change.

Listen now: https://www.medicalfitness.org/medical-fitness-podcast

10/08/2025

Exciting news from our Industry Partner, Jonas Fitness, Inc.! Check it out!

📰 BIG NEWS! We are investing millions to develop practical and privacy-minded AI for club operators. Our AI will help teams work faster, make better decisions, and deliver great member experiences inside our Compete Member Management Software.

Phase 1 focuses on Front Desk workflows designed to deliver dependable outcomes, not hype. This is the first step in a multiphase rollout that brings the future of fitness software to our customers and the wider industry.

Read the full story: 🔗 https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/jonas-fitness-announces-multi-million-dollar-commitment-to-ai-innovation-for-club-operators-302578129.html

10/01/2025

🌟 New Episode Alert! 🌟
Why do so many people start exercising… but struggle to stick with it?

In Episode 20 of the Medical Fitness Podcast, Dr. Michelle Segar—renowned researcher, coach, and author—shares how to reframe exercise from a chore into a gift.

✅ Discover why traditional approaches often fail
✅ Learn strategies to help people find joy in movement
✅ See how small mindset shifts create lasting habits

🎧 Listen now and unlock the science of sustainable motivation!
👉 https://www.medicalfitness.org/medical-fitness-podcast