Medical Fitness Association

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

10/01/2025

🌟 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

09/30/2025

Register TODAY for the Medical Fitness Association Annual Conference and save $75 off your registration fee! This September Special discount expires tonight, 9/30, at 11:59pm ET.

Whether you’re looking for fresh ideas, business solutions, or simply to expand your network, you’ll find it all at the MFA Annual Conference, November 4–7 in San Diego.

Click here for more information and to register: https://www.medicalfitness.org/events/2025-mfa-annual-conference

09/22/2025

Join us for our webinar this Wednesday, Sept 24 at 1pm ET:
Anti-Obesity Medications: Are Diet and Lifestyle Still Relevant?

Anti-obesity medications have become a trillion-dollar business—but where do nutrition and exercise fit in?

Join us for this timely webinar as we:
✅ Review the current medications on the market and how they work in the body
✅ Explore what the latest research shows about effectiveness and safety
✅ Discuss how diet and lifestyle strategies can support safe, sustainable weight loss

Speaker: Kirstin Taylor, MS, RDN, LD, Director of Nutrition at Cooper Clinic

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to best support your clients in today’s evolving weight-loss landscape! Click here to register: https://www.medicalfitness.org/events/webinar-anti-obesity-medications

Cooper Aerobics

09/19/2025

We’re thrilled to announce that Ryan Glatt will be speaking at the Medical Fitness Association Annual Conference, November 4–7 in San Diego!

Ryan, a leader in brain health and cognitive fitness, will share insights on integrating brain health into medical fitness programming. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to enhance lives through innovative approaches to brain and body health.

📅 Save the date and join us in San Diego!
👉 Register now at https://www.medicalfitness.org/events/2025-mfa-annual-conference

09/17/2025

Did you know exercise is one of the most powerful tools for brain health? In this episode of the Medical Fitness Podcast, Ryan Glatt shares how fitness professionals can help prevent cognitive decline, support mental wellness, and transform lives through innovative brain health strategies.

🎧 Listen now and learn how you can be part of the brain health movement! https://www.medicalfitness.org/medical-fitness-podcast

Want to hear more? Join us for our 2025 Annual Conference on Nov. 4-7 in San Diego where Ryan will deliver a Keynote and moderate a panel on Brain Health. Click here to learn more: https://www.medicalfitness.org/events/2025-mfa-annual-conference

09/09/2025

Say hello to some of the incredible speakers joining us at the MFA Annual Conference, November 4–7 in San Diego!

✨ Don’t miss this chance to learn, connect, and be inspired.
📅 September Special: Register by September 30 and save $75!

👉 Secure your spot today at https://www.medicalfitness.org/events/2025-mfa-annual-conference

09/03/2025

New Episode!
On the latest Medical Fitness Podcast, psychologist & health behavior change expert Simon Matthews explains why lasting change comes from empathy, compassion, and connection—not just prescriptions.

Listen now and learn how to create real impact in patient care! https://www.medicalfitness.org/medical-fitness-podcast

Discover how clinicians and fitness professionals can:
✅ Build stronger therapeutic relationships
✅ Help clients tap into their own strengths & resources
✅ Break down silos through lifestyle medicine & teamwork

09/02/2025

The Medical Fitness Association extends its heartfelt condolences on the passing of Rick Caro co-founder of IHRSA (now Health & Fitness Association).

Rick was a visionary leader, trusted advisor, and mentor whose influence shaped the fitness industry for decades. His wisdom, generosity, and passion for advancing the fitness industry will be deeply missed.

From MFA member Doug Ribley, MS, FMFA: "Rick was the most transformational leader in our industry. He served as a mentor to many and his inspirational insights and guidance kept me and many others moving in a positive direction. His willingness to share with others was notable and had a profound impact on the direction and growth of the industry. Rick will be missed but his legacy will endure."

From MFA member John Caliri: "In 1998, as a young Operations Director, I had the privilege of hearing Rick Caro present on financial operations. That evening, he sat with me one-on-one for nearly an hour, reviewing my financials and teaching me where to focus. His guidance in that single conversation led to years of strong financial performance at my facility and has shaped the way I’ve shared knowledge with others in the Medical Fitness Association. Rick was a true leader in fitness financial operations, and I will always be grateful for his influence and generosity."

Our thoughts are with his family, friends, colleagues at HFA and the many MFA professionals whose lives and careers he touched.