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The Role of Special Population Programming in Medical Fitness

February 21, 2024

More than half of the U.S. population lives with one or more chronic conditions, such as arthritis, diabetes, or coronary disease. Research has shown that guided exercise can mitigate the effects of these chronic conditions; however, fitness centers have not traditionally catered to these special populations’ needs. This has led to a gap in access […]

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Medical Fitness Centers: How They Differ from Commercial Gyms

February 12, 2024

The healthcare landscape is evolving, and preventative measures are increasingly recognized as beneficial to population health and community well-being. In this context, medical fitness centers are emerging as a transformative force, offering distinct advantages over traditional commercial gyms. Investing in Community Health Unlike commercial gyms focused on aesthetics and general fitness, medical fitness centers adopt […]

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What is Medical Fitness?

February 09, 2024

Medical fitness, a rapidly evolving model, is redefining healthcare delivery and community wellbeing by seamlessly integrating preventive, clinical, and fitness services under one roof. This data-driven approach transcends traditional gym memberships, offering a holistic, evidence-based ecosystem for proactive health management. Unpacking the Medical Fitness Model Inside a facility with medical fitness, physician-prescribed exercise programs coexist […]

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Medical Integration Precepts Part IV: Starting with a Baseline: General Membership Assessment

January 29, 2024

There’s an old saying – if you don’t know where you are, how can you know where you’re going? This holds true for a variety of reasons, especially when implementing medically integrated fitness programs that engage health providers, their patients, and community members. Successful medical fitness programs begin by knowing your participants’ starting point. Some […]

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Medical Integration Precepts Part III: Do You Know How to Securely Integrate Provider Technology and Fitness Center Systems? We Do.

January 11, 2024

Medical Integration Precepts Part III Do You Know How to Securely Integrate Provider Technology and Fitness Center Systems? We Do. Involving physicians and other providers through the establishment of a robust and active Medical Advisory Committee, or MAC, was the first step towards building your medically integrated fitness offerings. Integrating provider technology and fitness center […]

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