Medical Fitness Association

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

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