🚨 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 combat chronic disease, improve population health, and revolutionize exercise as a true medical intervention.

💡 With a $112 billion health and fitness industry projected to nearly double by 2030, why do chronic disease rates continue to climb? The hosts break down the key challenges and opportunities in ensuring exercise becomes an essential part of the healthcare continuum. Discover why traditional fitness models fall short for many populations and how medical fitness provides a higher standard of care through tailored exercise programs, clinical oversight, and outcome tracking.

🌟 But this is just the beginning! This is Part 1 of an exciting two-part series. In two weeks, we’ll return to delve deeper into the how of medical fitness, covering the tools, technology, and program designs that are setting the gold standard in patient-centered care. Plus, hear case studies and insights on what it takes to make medical fitness accessible, scalable, and impactful.

🎧 Whether you're a fitness professional, clinician, or simply passionate about health, this is the episode you won’t want to miss. Tune in now on your favorite podcast platform, and let us know what topics you’d love to hear more about in Part 2! 👇

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