Medical Fitness Association

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).

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!