Medical Fitness Association

02/26/2026

📢 Upcoming MFA Webinar!
The Science of Small: Why Micro-Dosing Movement Works When Standard Protocols Fail
📅 Thursday, March 5 | ⏰ 3–4pm ET
Click here for more info and to register: https://www.medicalfitness.org/events/webinar-the-science-of-small

Adherence is one of the biggest challenges in medical fitness. For many deconditioned patients, the typical 60-minute workout can feel overwhelming—which leads to frustration and dropout.

That’s why Seven Movements is joining us to break down the power of micro-dosing movement: frequent, short bursts of functional exercise that help regulate metabolism, manage pain, and boost confidence.

You'll learn how micro-dosing can make your programs more accessible and improve both patient outcomes and facility retention.

Don’t miss this important session—small movements can make a big difference! 💪

02/18/2026

Congratulations to The Center for Health Improvement on their recent Recertification! It takes the whole team to uphold such high standards. Well done!!

02/17/2026

Get ready, Southeast medical fitness professionals!
We’re excited to host the 2026 Medical Fitness Summit – Southeast on April 21–22 at the beautiful Union Square Campus in Greensboro, NC, co-hosted by Cone Health’s Sagewell Health & Fitness Center.

CLICK HERE to register and review the agenda: https://www.medicalfitness.org/events/2026-medical-fitness-summit-southeast

This year’s theme is Reimagining Wellness: The Next Chapter in Medical Fitness, and we have 1.5 days of inspiration, education, and connection planned, including:

✅ Educational sessions led by industry experts
✅ Roundtables and interactive panels
✅ A fun networking social event
✅ Tons of opportunities to learn, share, and grow together

If you're passionate about integrating fitness and healthcare, improving outcomes, and leading your community toward better health, this event is for you!

02/06/2026

🌟 ACE Pro Spotlight: Jolene Noel, MFA’s 2025 Professional of the Year! 🌟

Please join us in celebrating Jolene Noel, a leader who truly practices what she preaches. As the Director of the Wellstar Fitness Centers, Jolene works out daily, teaches classes with her team, and creates a culture built on authenticity, accountability, and support.

Jolene’s heart is in medically-based fitness. She believes fitness is about more than appearance—it’s about aligning movement with medical needs to support long-term health and well-being. This commitment to evidence-based programming earned her the honor of Medical Fitness Association Professional of the Year.

Whether someone is managing a chronic condition, recovering from surgery, or working to prevent disease, Jolene is passionate about helping people build programs that truly improve their lives.

Congratulations, Jolene—you inspire all of us! 💙👏 Check out Jolene's ACE Pro Spotlight: https://www.acefitness.org/about-ace/our-efforts/blog/9075/ace-pro-spotlight-jolene-noel/

American Council on Exercise - ACE Wellstar Health Place Jolene Noel

Jolene Noel can hardly remember a time when fitness wasn’t part of her life. In first grade, a visiting instructor led a fitness demonstration and later pulled her aside to tell her how great she did. That brief moment of encouragement planted a seed—one that would shape her future in powerful w...

02/04/2026

Calling all medical fitness innovators!
We’re looking for speakers for the Medical Fitness Summit, May 20–21 at the Jennersville YMCA in West Grove, PA.

If you have a results-driven program, a great clinical integration success story, or a fresh idea that others need to hear—this is your chance!

Come share your expertise and help strengthen the future of medical fitness! Click here and apply to speak today: https://www.medicalfitness.org/submit-presentation

01/30/2026

📣 Upcoming MFA Webinar!
Join us on Tuesday, February 3 at 3pm ET for a powerful webinar entitled: Overcoming Ageism in Fitness to Create Inclusive Wellness Programs.

Click here to register: https://www.medicalfitness.org/events/webinar-overcoming-ageism

Ageism shows up more often than we think—and it can impact how older adults participate, feel, and progress in our programs. This webinar will help fitness and wellness professionals replace limiting stereotypes with inclusive, empowering practices.

🌟 You’ll Learn How To:
✔ Spot and eliminate ageist language and assumptions
✔ Use inclusive communication and marketing
✔ Build programs that support older adults’ unique goals and abilities

🎤 Featuring: Erin Eleu, Active Aging Educator & Podcast Host at AGEnts of Movement

Let’s create fitness spaces where aging is celebrated—not stigmatized.

01/27/2026

Don’t miss our webinar Thursday, January 29 at Noon ET with Physical Therapist Karen Hurley of ABL Fitness!

Click here to register: https://www.medicalfitness.org/events/webinar-presumed-competency

Learn how presumed competency and adaptive coaching strategies can transform fitness experiences for individuals with neurodiversity. Get actionable tools for communication, sensory-friendly design, and effective motor coaching.

📅 Jan 29 | ⏰ 12-1 PM ET
A must-attend for anyone in medical or adaptive fitness; rehab; or community programming.

01/15/2026

New Episode Alert!
We just dropped a powerful conversation with Jason Jones from Technogym USA on the Medical Fitness Podcast—and if you work in medical fitness, wellness, rehab, or healthcare, this one is a must-listen.

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

Jason breaks down why tracking outcomes is essential for any medical fitness program and how even a small set of meaningful metrics can transform your impact, strengthen clinical partnerships, and show real results for your community.

From simple starting points to strategic alignment, this episode is packed with practical insights you can use right away.

Listen now and take your outcomes strategy to the next level!

01/09/2026

We are thrilled to announce that Jonas Fitness, Inc. has been named the Trusted Technology Partner of MFA! An MFA Industry Partner for many years, Jonas Fitness has been supportive of MFA and a champion of the medical fitness industry. We look forward to this deeper partnership as we head into 2026.

https://jonasfitness.com/press-releases/jonas-fitness-named-trusted-technology-partner-of-the-medical-fitness-association/

The partnership equips MFA members with advanced member management, accurate billing, and user engagement tools tailored to meet the specific needs of medically integrated fitness programs, helping streamline operations, enhance member retention, and ensure data reliability.

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/

Beacon Health & Fitness

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).

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!

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