Dr. Jordan Metzl

02/26/2026

Thank you, everybody for your kind comments about my newest book PUSH.
In addition to the paperback, there is an audio version (link in bio) that I hope you will enjoy when you are walking running or moving.
Thank you to the incredible patients and stories who I interviewed for this book who provide a template for helping me, teach each others about motivation and motivational health.

02/26/2026

02/25/2026

It was a pleasure to teach a Bad Bunny themed IronStrength class to our amazing HOLA ERG at HSS last week. HOLA is an ERG that celebrates hispanic culture, an essential part of the strong fabric of community that keeps HSS going every day.
We used squats, lunges, burpees, and other gentle forms of enthusiastic movement to encourage community (Dios mio💥).
I look forward to doing it again!
Stay fuerte💪🏻

02/19/2026

My newest piece, out today in the Atlantic (link in bio) looks at the field of “longevity”.

My take is that we’ve done an amazing job, through sanitation, vaccines, antibiotics, and general knowledge, in extending lifespan over the past 100 + years - a triumph of longevity.

In today’s world, there is a misuse of the concept of longevity, it amounts to a shakedown for $$ in many cases, with little science and a lot of marketing.

I’d be honored if you’ll read the article and let me know your thoughts! I’m all about healthy longevity (health span), we can do so much to influence our health through effective prevention.

02/03/2026

It was an honor to launch my newest book PUSH this morning on the Today show (link in bio).
The book is a combination of my perspectives as a sports medicine physician, athlete, educator, and fitness instructor.
In the book you’ll meet many of the inspiring patients and people who have helped me understand and teach the concept of motivation. My conclusion is that we all are motivated; we just need to find the best ways to unlock the motivational tendencies inside each of us.

Movement is health. Movement is prevention. Movement is important for us all.

I hope you enjoy PUSH, either in written, electronic, or audio form (yes, you’ll hear me reading).

Thank you for being part of our community and helping me prescribe the medicine of movement to our community.

01/22/2026

With a winter storm looming, it is my pleasure to announce our first Exploring the Science of Wellness Symposium in Guanacaste, Costa Rica in July (link in bio) in conjunction with Symposia Medicus.

This 4-day seminar examines the many different facets of wellness, with a high-level, evidence-based approach to the many claims that are touted in the wellness space. Topics include the science of sleep, mental health, movement, and supplements/nutrition. In addition to educational content, each morning will begin with a fitness activation on the beach.

Link in bio for more information. Space is limited. Conference is designed for health care professionals of all types

11/17/2025

It was very exciting to head last week to record the audio version of PUSH (release date 2/3/26 - pre-order link in bio).
Not only did I get to hold a proof copy, which is always a thrill, but for the first time, I was able to record an audiobook telling the story of motivation and why it’s so important for healthy longevity.
The book is all about ways to evaluate and maximize your motivation, how to learn to push yourself for mental, physical, and physiologic benefits.
I’ve highlighted many of the incredible patients I’ve had the honor of taking care of, their motivational stories, and how to use some of these lessons for yourself.
I look forward to sharing this message in the year ahead!

11/03/2025

Instagram Life vs. Real Life - New York City Marathon Edition.

Yesterday I was honored to participate in the largest marathon ever, joining 59, 225 fellow runners who completed the 26.2 mile distance at the TCS New York City Marathon.
Looking at the smiling photos that many posted, it might look like running a marathon is only about enjoyment. The truth of the matter is that there are times along the way where you want to quit, you probably want to puke, and for sure you want to walk.
Somewhere inside, you find the strength to push ahead, whether you’re the first finisher or the last.
These two pics from my day yesterday, the smiling fake-news photo at the end and the more realistic, please get me up this damn 59th street bridge photo, are both part of the tidal wave of emotion that make this event so incredible.
Most of all, the more than 1 million fans along the way, and many thousands of volunteers, help every runner find the courage inside themselves to push ahead and dig deeper inside than they realized was possible.
Running a marathon is a triumph of the human spirit.
Thank you everyone who helped us all get to the finish line. 🙏🏻🙏🏻

10/22/2025

As we learn more about the importance of building and maintaining skeletal muscle mass across the lifespan, we’re learning more about myokines which are secreted by skeletal muscle during activity. This is true for all types of activity, but especially within tense activities like HIIT training.

Myokines have anti-inflammatory effects across multiple body systems, changing the risk of chronic disease in organs including heart, brain, intestines, and lungs.

The message here is clear, keep your muscles strong across your lifespan not only to help you move better, but also to reduce the risk of chronic disease and keep you healthy. Most importantly, PUSH yourself every chance you get! Your future self will thank you

The article below gives more information about the importance of muscle for overall health.

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11837734/

10/14/2025

It was an honor to speak at Boston today on the subject of fitness motivation as determinant of healthy longevity.

I shared how our IronStrength community has helped me develop the tools to motivate others through community, fun, and muscles. The holy Grail of the exercise prescription is compliance.

Video to come Al—

09/12/2025

Dear Friends,

I am extremely pleased to announce that my newest book PUSH: Unlock the Science of Fitness Motivation to Embrace Health and Longevity, will launch on Feb 3, 2026 (pre-order link in bio). The book (and audio book) is my fifth in a series bridging the worlds of medicine and fitness to help people learn to live healthier and more active lives. It will be published by Penguin Random House.

PUSH is the result of several years of research, patient interviews, and analysis of the science of fitness motivation. It’s a murky topic that’s difficult to understand - what makes and keeps people motivated across their lifespan.

Having cared for many thousands of active patients over my career as a sports medicine physician, having led many thousands of people in fitness events in our IronStrength community, and having run, biked, swam and limped over many thousands of miles in my athletic career, I have written this book to try and answer the basic question WHY?

Why do some people keep moving to maximize healthy longevity while others struggle? What lessons can we learn to try and motivate and inspire others to continue moving? What tools can people use to analyze and improve their own fitness motivation?

Most importantly, why should you learn to PUSH yourself, both mentally and physically, to maximize your own musculoskeletal and physiological health?

I look forward to sharing this information in the months ahead and to the book launch events and lectures in 2026!

In the meantime, please feel free to join my mother and pre-order the book (if you’d like)! I look forward to seeing you on the road soon.

08/25/2025

It was an honor to present the Miles of Impact award this weekend on behalf of HSS the New York Road Runners Club at the conclusion of Gretta’s Gallup 10k race in Central Park.
The award is presented to a member of the community who is making an impact through a combination of innovation, integrity, and teamwork.
This year‘s winner, Julia Ancona, started a community running program in Brooklyn and regularly gets her community out and moving.
It is a pleasure to celebrate people who are making a difference. Now more than ever, community is a way to work together to uplift us all.