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Welcome to our podcast! Our goal is to provide you with principle and evidence-based content on all things related to exercise science, strength and conditioning, medical fitness, and building the bridge between medicine and fitness. Jeff Young, Thomas Hammett, and David Flench have a passion for and an expertise in connecting the fields of healthcare and fitness, and are excited to host industry leaders and subject matter experts for informative interviews, as well as occasionally bring you solo material. We hope you enjoy listening!
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🎙️ New Episode of the Medical Fitness Podcast Guest: Dr. Michelle Segar, University of Michigan In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Michelle Segar, NIH-funded scientist, author of No Sweat and The Joy Choice, and internationally recognized expert on sustainable behavior change. With more than 30 years of research and coaching experience, Dr. Segar has advised organizations like the World Health Organization, Kaiser Permanente, and Walmart on how to create lasting lifestyle change. What we c...
🚨 New Episode Alert: The Brain Health Opportunity 🚨 We just dropped a powerful episode of the Medical Fitness Podcast featuring Ryan Glatt, Senior Brain Health Coach and Director of the FitBrain Program at the Pacific Neuroscience Institute Foundation. Ryan’s path into brain health is anything but ordinary—starting with childhood concussions, video games like Dance Dance Revolution, and eventually pioneering how exercise, cognition, and technology can come together to improve brain health. 🎙 ...
🚨 New Episode of the Medical Fitness Podcast! 🚨 This week, we sit down with Simon Matthews, a psychologist and global leader in health behavior change coaching. Simon has nearly 30 years of experience helping people bridge the gap between mental health, physical health, and lifestyle medicine. In this episode, we cover: ✅ Why clinicians often struggle when patients present with hopelessness and helplessness—and how to prevent burnout when faced with it. ✅ The Common Factors Theory and w...
🚨 New Medical Fitness Podcast Episode! We’re joined by Dr. M. Lucius Pomerantz—orthopedic surgeon, lifestyle medicine physician, and founding member of the MFA Physician Advisory Committee. Dr. Pomerantz shares how he combines surgical expertise with lifestyle medicine to help patients not only recover but also thrive. From small, sustainable lifestyle changes to the role of exercise as “the best medicine,” his insights show how healthcare and fitness can truly work together to improve lives....
🚨 NEW PODCAST EPISODE ALERT! 🚨 🎧 Medical Fitness Podcast | Powered by the Medical Fitness Association + MRFi 🔥 This one’s a must-listen for anyone serious about bridging the gap between healthcare and fitness. We sat down with Carly Headd, Director of Programming at Pinnacle Lifestyle Medicine, to unpack what real medical fitness looks like in action—from behavior change coaching and chronic disease programming to building powerful referral pathways from PTs and RDs into long-term fitne...
🎙️ New Episode: Redefining Cardiac Rehab—How One Team Is Disrupting the Status Quo 📍 Season 3, Episode 14 | Guests: Ashan Korala & Alex Cannon 🎧 Listen now on all major podcast platforms For decades, cardiac rehab has followed the same outdated script: light aerobic work, RPE-based guesswork, minimal resistance training, and low adherence. The result? Underwhelming outcomes and missed opportunities. In this episode, we spotlight a cardiac rehab model that challenges all of that. Ashan...
🏥💪 A Certified First in Medical Fitness: How One YMCA is Reshaping Community Health 🎙️ In the latest episode of the Medical Fitness Podcast, we sat down with Veronica Lopez, RN, Vice President of Health Strategies at the YMCA of Greater Brandywine—the first YMCA in the country to become Medical Fitness Association certified. Hosted by David Flench, President and CEO of the MFA, this episode is a playbook for any organization looking to elevate their impact, credibility, and partnerships in ...
🎙️ NEW EPISODE ALERT: “From Policy to Pavement: Building a Physically Active Nation” 💪🗽 In this powerful new episode of the Medical Fitness Podcast, co-hosts Jeff Young (MRF Institute) and David Flench (Medical Fitness Association) sit down with Greg Mihailovich, National Advocacy Consultant for the American Heart Association, to break down what it really takes to make physical activity a national priority. 🔥 We’re not just talking about guidelines — we’re talking about action: ✅ How the AHA...
🎙️ NEW EPISODE: When PT Ends, What’s Next? A Physiatrist’s Answer to the Follow-Through Problem Dr. Sarae Jandreau is not your average physician. A Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, athlete, and former assistant strength coach, she’s now a newly minted physiatrist with a mission: bridge the disconnect between therapy, medicine, and fitness. This episode is a masterclass in what can happen when a physician is trained in the science of exercise before they ever wear a white coat. ...
🚨 NEW EPISODE DROP! 🚨 How is digital health reshaping cardiac care—especially for women and underserved populations? 🎙️ On the latest episode of the Medical Fitness Podcast, we team up with the American Heart Association to bring you an insightful conversation with Dr. Ritu Thamman, cardiologist, digital health leader, and fierce advocate for women's heart health. We discuss: ✅ Why digital tools are critical to improving access and outcomes ✅ How virtual cardiac rehab can close ca...
🎙️ NEW EPISODE ALERT: The Medical Fitness Podcast 🔗 This week, we sit down with one of the pioneers in exercise oncology — Dr. Karen Wonders — and if you work in the medical fitness space, this is a must-listen. Dr. Wonders is a professor at Wright State University, director of both the Exercise Science and Exercise Oncology Certificate Programs, AND founder/CEO of Maple Tree Cancer Alliance. She's been on the front lines of integrating exercise into the cancer care continuum since the early ...
New Episode Drop! 🎙️ Get ready for one of our most practical and powerful conversations yet on The Medical Fitness Podcast. We’re joined by Raina Childers-Richmond — registered dietitian, certified health coach, and a true pioneer in integrating nutrition, behavior change, and fitness inside medically integrated centers. With nearly three decades of experience, Raina brings frontline insights you won't hear anywhere else. In this episode, we dive deep into: Supporting clients on anti-obesity...
🚨 NEW EPISODE ALERT — Season 3, Episode 8 🎙️ The Medical Fitness Podcast Powered by the Medical Fitness Association + the Medicine-Rehab-Fitness Institute 🎧 Guest: Dr. Jessica Matthews 🎓 Tenured Professor, Program Director – M.S. Integrative Wellness, Point Loma Nazarene University 🏥 Clinical + Research Appointment – UC San Diego Health 🏆 Former Board Member – ACLM & National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching In this powerhouse episode, we sit down with returning guest a...
🚨 NEW EPISODE – Season 3, Episode 7 of the Medical Fitness Podcast 🎙️ “Muscle as Medicine: Strength Training for Health & Longevity” . Featuring Dr. Rachele Pojednic Powered by the Medical Fitness Association and the MRF Institute . What happens when an Ivy League scientist, Harvard educator, Stanford faculty member, and lifelong fitness advocate steps into the medical fitness conversation? You get an unforgettable episode with Dr. Rachele Pojednic—who brings the receipts and...
🔥 NEW EPISODE ALERT! 🔥 . Season 3, Episode 6 of the Medical Fitness Podcast just dropped, and we’re bringing back a powerhouse guest—Dr. Rick Howard! 🎙️💪 . Rick is a leader in applied sports science, strength & conditioning, and long-term athletic development—and when he talks, people listen! 👏 . This episode dives into game-changing strategies for increasing physical activity at every stage of life, from childhood through older adulthood. We cover: . 🚀 The National Physical Activity Plan...
🚨 NEW EPISODE ALERT! 🚨 🔥 Season 3, Episode 5 of The Medical Fitness Podcast is LIVE! In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. John Farrell, Assistant Professor and Human Performance Consultant at Texas State University. John’s expertise spans exercise training for adaptive athletes, individuals with chronic conditions, and elite performers—giving him a unique perspective on bridging the gap between rehabilitation and long-term fitness. 🏀 Why is this conversation so important? For too many people...
🚨 NEW EPISODE ALERT! 🚨 🔥 Season 3, Episode 4 of The Medical Fitness Podcast is live, and this one is a must-listen! We’re sitting down with Ken Gorman, CEO of Power Wellness, to talk about the future of medical fitness, increasing physician referrals, and scaling fitness centers within healthcare systems. With nearly 30 years of experience leading the largest medical fitness management company in the U.S., Ken shares how Power Wellness is bridging the gap between fitness and healthcare...
🎙️ Next Episode Alert: The Medical Fitness Podcast 🎙️ Are you ready to uncover the life-changing power of exercise as medicine? Join us as we welcome Dr. Rob Newton, a world-renowned exercise oncology pioneer and the 2019 Western Australia Scientist of the Year, to the podcast! Dr. Newton shares groundbreaking insights from his decades of research at Edith Cowan University, where he leads the Exercise Medicine Research Institute. 💡 What You’ll Learn: The science behind exercise creating a can...
🚨 Part 2 is Here! 🎙️ Ready for the next chapter in the evolution of medical fitness? The latest episode of The Medical Fitness Podcast is live! In Part 2, Jeff Young, Dr. Thomas Hammett, and David Flinch go beyond the “why” of medical fitness and dive into the "how"—breaking down the tools, technology, and strategies revolutionizing exercise as a medical intervention. 💡 Highlights include: Tech & Tools: Explore how advanced equipment and virtual solutions are transforming patient outcomes...
🚨 New Year, New Episode! 🎙️ Start 2025 with a thought-provoking dive into the evolving world of medical fitness! In the latest episode of The Medical Fitness Podcast, Jeff Young, Dr. Thomas Hammett, and David Fletch tackle the why behind the medical fitness movement and its critical role in bridging the gap between fitness and healthcare. From its early origins to its growing relevance in today’s healthcare landscape, this episode explores how medical fitness is uniquely positioned to comba...
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