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Episode Title: Breaking the Fitness-Medicine Barrier with Josh Lyons
Are you a clinician frustrated with vague exercise prescriptions that don’t stick? Or a fitness professional aiming to elevate your impact in the healthcare arena? Tune into a game-changing episode where we dive deep with Josh Lyons, CEO of Pinnacle Lifestyle Medicine, as he shares a bold new approach to transforming lives through medical fitness.
🩺 What’s Inside:
Rethinking Exercise as Medicine: Discover why traditional fitness models struggle to serve chronic health needs and why the “self-serve pharmacy” approach falls short.Beyond Sick Care: Josh and our host break down the "false health curve" and the urgent need for a proactive, optimum-health mindset. Are you ready to be part of this paradigm shift?A Proven Medical Fitness Model: Get inspired by Pinnacle’s data-driven system, which marries fitness and healthcare to tackle chronic disease head-on—combining precision, accountability, and real health outcomes.Metrics That Motivate: Learn how a science-backed approach to goal setting can replace entertainment-based fitness, creating lasting change and high patient satisfaction.Bridging the Gap: From Technogym’s revolutionary equipment to real-time patient data, hear how Josh’s team is building trust with medical providers, proving that fitness deserves its place in the continuum of care.Why You Should Listen: Join us for this insightful conversation and gain actionable advice on how to:
Build credibility with medical providers.Design fitness programs that meet clinical standards.Empower clients with meaningful progress and measurable success.Whether you’re a clinician or fitness professional, this episode will challenge you to rethink, redesign, and redefine your approach to health and fitness!
🎧 Ready to transform the future of fitness in healthcare? Listen now to learn from the best and start making a real difference.
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🎙️ New Episode Alert! Dive into the Future of Medical Fitness! 🌍
Join us on this special episode of the Medical Fitness Podcast, featuring the inspiring journey and invaluable insights of Jeff Jeran, a seasoned leader in medical fitness and the senior director for Power Wellness. From transforming personal challenges into a thriving career to pioneering solutions in patient referrals and integrated care, Jeff shares the strategies and dedication that keep his centers at the cutting edge of fitness and wellness.
Hear firsthand about innovative collaborations between fitness and healthcare, unique patient referral programs, and powerful ways to bridge gaps between medical and fitness professionals. Whether you’re a clinician looking to enhance patient outcomes or a fitness professional aiming to expand your role in medical wellness, this episode is packed with practical takeaways and inspiration for all. Don’t miss it – tune in now and step up your understanding of what’s possible in medical fitness!
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In our latest episode of the Medical Fitness Podcast, powered by the Medicine-Rehab-Fitness Institute and the Medical Fitness Association, we had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Amy Bantham, CEO of Move to Live More and former president of the Physical Activity Alliance. Amy shared insights from her extensive research on integrating healthcare with health and fitness, including the barriers clinicians face when referring patients to fitness programs. She highlighted the importance of building trust between healthcare providers and fitness professionals and emphasized the need for standardized qualifications in the fitness industry.
We also explored Move to Live More’s mission to bridge the gap between healthcare and community-based fitness, ensuring that patients receive effective, evidence-based exercise prescriptions. Amy discussed how small changes, like incorporating physical activity data into electronic health records, can significantly improve patient outcomes and support clinicians in promoting exercise as medicine.
This episode is a must-listen for clinicians and fitness professionals dedicated to enhancing patient care through physical activity. Don’t miss out on these game-changing strategies to create seamless healthcare-to-fitness referral pathways!
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In this insightful episode of the Medical Fitness Podcast, co-hosts Jeff Young and David Flench sit down with Dr. Cedric Bryant, the President and CEO of the American Council on Exercise (ACE). Dr. Bryant shares his personal journey from academia to his current leadership role at ACE, highlighting how he integrates science-backed education and behavior change strategies into fitness programming. The conversation explores topics such as the importance of evidence-based practices, the need for a continuum between "moving more" and structured exercise, and the role of behavior change in promoting long-term healthy lifestyles.
Listeners will gain valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities within the fitness industry, especially regarding collaboration between fitness professionals and healthcare providers. Dr. Bryant emphasizes the importance of networking, lifelong learning, and professionalizing the fitness industry to ensure fitness professionals can effectively contribute to public health initiatives like Active People, Healthy Nation. Whether you’re a fitness enthusiast, a health professional, or simply interested in improving your well-being, this episode offers practical advice and inspiration to keep moving forward.
Tune in to hear more about Dr. Bryant’s career, his approach to effective exercise programming, and the role of fitness professionals in the larger healthcare continuum.
Catch this episode now and start applying these key takeaways to your professional practice or personal fitness journey!
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In this engaging episode of The Medical Fitness Podcast, Dr. Andrew Mock, a leader in lifestyle and preventive medicine, brings listeners into his practice to demonstrate how he seamlessly transitions patients from medical and rehabilitation care into the fitness domain. Using practical assessments like the sit-to-stand test, Dr. Mock shows how simple screens can serve both as interventions and teaching tools, making strength training accessible and relevant for clinicians and patients alike. His approach highlights the current gaps in medical education, particularly regarding resistance training, and the crucial role it plays in optimizing patient outcomes.
Dr. Mock also discusses his proactive efforts to bridge the gap between medicine, rehab, and fitness by personally vetting local fitness professionals to create a trusted referral network. He emphasizes the need for clinicians to better understand and incorporate strength training principles into their practice. This episode is essential listening for clinicians seeking to overcome common barriers to exercise referrals and learn how to collaborate effectively with fitness professionals. Dr. Mock’s unique perspective as both a competitive strength athlete and physician provides valuable insights into why strength training should be a core component of healthcare. This "outside-the-box" thinking is exactly what’s needed to reshape patient care today.
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In this episode of the Medical Fitness Podcast, Dr. Laurie Whitsel, a leading policy expert from the American Heart Association and advisor to the Physical Activity Alliance, explores the intersection of public policy and healthcare in promoting physical activity. She discusses the ongoing efforts to make physical activity assessment, prescription, and referral a routine part of clinical care in the U.S. healthcare system. Dr. Whitsel shares exciting initiatives such as the development of standardized measures in electronic health records and the collaboration with healthcare systems to reduce barriers and ensure physical activity becomes part of the clinical workflow.
Listeners will gain insight into the significant policy work being done behind the scenes to create opportunities for qualified exercise professionals to be recognized within the healthcare team and ultimately improve patient outcomes. This episode is packed with actionable insights for fitness professionals, clinicians, and policymakers alike who are interested in the future of physical activity in medicine and the broader movement towards value-based care.
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In this captivating episode of the Medical Fitness Podcast, hosts David Flench and Jeff Young are joined by Michael Stack, a highly respected exercise physiologist, health entrepreneur, and advocate for the fitness industry. Michael's career spans over two decades, and he has made significant strides in elevating the role of fitness professionals within the healthcare system. As the founder of Applied Fitness Solutions and host of the Wellness Paradox Podcast, Michael shares his journey from working in commercial fitness to becoming a prominent voice in medical fitness and policy change.
Listeners will be intrigued by Michael's discussion on the importance of values in both personal and organizational growth, as well as his unique approach to integrating fitness professionals into the healthcare ecosystem. He provides insight into the challenges and opportunities of transitioning from a commercial fitness model to a medical fitness center and offers valuable lessons learned along the way. Michael also highlights his work with the Physical Activity Alliance and his role as guest editor for a special themed issue of the American College of Sports Medicine's Health & Fitness Journal, focusing on the professionalization of exercise professionals.
This episode is packed with insights on advocacy, policy change, and the future of medical fitness, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of fitness and healthcare. Whether you're a fitness professional, healthcare provider, or simply passionate about improving public health, Michael's perspective will leave you inspired and eager to engage in the ongoing transformation of the fitness industry. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from one of the leading voices in medical fitness—tune in to this episode of the Medical Fitness Podcast!
Please be sure to check out Mike's amazing podcast, The Wellness Paradox, at: https://www.wellnessparadoxpod.com/
You can also follow Mike on social media at:
https://www.instagram.com/wellnessparadox/
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In this continuation of our conversation with Dr. Bill Kraemer, a leading figure in strength and conditioning research, we explore several key concepts that are crucial for both practitioners and clinicians alike. Dr. Kraemer discusses the significance of periodization in resistance training, emphasizing the need for flexibility and individualized approaches across different rep ranges and training modalities.
He discusses the importance of training across the full continuum of rep ranges to optimize muscle and tendon stiffness, which are critical for enhancing both performance and injury resilience. Dr. Kraemer also sheds light on the foundational principle of motor unit recruitment, known as Henneman’s Size Principle, and its implications for effective strength training. This principle underpins the need for progressive loading to activate higher-threshold motor units, which is essential for both strength gains and neuroplasticity.
Throughout the episode, Dr. Kraemer also touches on the role of strength and conditioning within the broader context of healthcare, advocating for an integrated team approach that spans across medicine, rehabilitation, and performance. His insights provide valuable guidance on how to apply these principles in both athletic and clinical settings, making this episode a must-listen for anyone involved in human performance or patient care.
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Join us as Dr. William Kraemer shares his incredible journey from aspiring football player to world-renowned sports scientist, offering insights into the evolution of strength training and the importance of evidence-based programming - citing his recently published book, "Developing the Athlete: An Applied Sport Science Roadmap for Optimizing Performance" as a resource. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of sports science and practical application.
Dr. Kraemer's Biography:
Dr. William J. Kraemer, Ph.D., FACSM, FNSCA, is a distinguished sports scientist and researcher in strength and conditioning. His illustrious career spans several prestigious academic institutions. Recently retired as a full professor from The Ohio State University (OSU), Dr. Kraemer continues his work as a Research Scientist at OSU, focusing on NIH and Department of Defense grants. He holds the title of Professor Emeritus at the University of Connecticut and has previously held significant positions at Ball State University and Pennsylvania State University. Dr. Kraemer began his academic journey at the University of Connecticut after serving as a Captain in the U.S. Army.Throughout his career, Dr. Kraemer has made substantial contributions to the field through his extensive research and publications. He has authored over 500 peer-reviewed publications listed on PubMed, along with more than 100 book chapters and 14 books. His expertise continues to shape the field with a recently published book on Athlete Development in 2024 and the 4th edition of his Exercise Physiology text in 2025.
Dr. Kraemer's professional contributions extend beyond his research. He is a Fellow of several prestigious organizations, including the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). His leadership roles include serving as a past President of the NSCA and as a Board of Directors member of the ACSM. Notably, he founded and served as Editor-In-Chief of the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research for 30 years.
His exceptional work has earned him numerous accolades. In 2024, he received the NSCA's Alvin Roy Award for his career contributions to strength and conditioning. He was also awarded the ACSM's Citation Award in 2020. The University of Jyvaskyla in Finland recognized his global impact by awarding him an honorary doctorate in 2016. These are just a few among many prestigious awards he has received in the fields of sports science and strength & conditioning.
Dr. Kraemer's impact on the field is further evidenced by his ranking as one of the top 5 Sports Scientists out of 31,313, according to a 2023 Stanford University study. His significant contributions span physiological sciences and sports sciences, with a particular emphasis on resistance training physiology and athlete development in sports medicine.
Through his extensive research, influential publications, and widespread recognition, Dr. William J. Kraemer has firmly established himself as one of the world's leading sports scientists and strength & conditioning researchers.
Latest Book: Developing the Athlete: An Applied Sport Science Roadmap for Optimizing Performance
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Join us for this episode with Dr. Jon Bonnet; David Flench and Jeff Young as they talk about Lifestyle Medicine and the importance of disease prevention and overall wellness in our healthcare system. Dr. Jonathan Bonnet is board-certified in family, sports, obesity, and lifestyle medicine. He is an associate professor (affiliate) at Stanford University School of Medicine and the Program Director of Medical Weight Loss at the Clinical Resource Hub Weight Management Center at the Palo Alto VA. Jonathan has a background in exercise physiology and is a certified personal trainer. He completed his undergraduate and medical school degrees at Ohio State University before finishing his family medicine residency at Duke University, and his sports medicine fellowship at the University of Florida. He also holds a master’s degree in public health from Harvard.
Dr. Bonnet serves on the board of the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine and co-chairs the American College of Lifestyle Medicine's (ACLM) 30-hour CME board review course. He also serves as the advisor for the Emory University Lifestyle Medicine Interest Group and previously served on the board of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. He has co-authored two editions of the Lifestyle Medicine Handbook and the first edition of the Medical Fitness Bible. He has published research in sleep medicine, nutrition, sports and exercise, obesity, and behavior change and serves on the editorial board of the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine.
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Episode 1: Dr. Renee Rogers Interview with David Flench & Dr. Thomas Hammett
Dr. Renee Rogers is a Senior Scientist at the University of Kansas Medical Center and a Consultant and Strategist for Ideal Consulting.
She is an expert in developing bio-behavioral healthy lifestyle interventions for obesity treatment with special focus on physical activity and relevant strategies to promote long-term success. She has worked in weight management and physical activity research and programming for 20+ years playing many professional roles that include working as an instructor, practitioner, program director, researcher, designer, and consultant and strategist to large corporations.
As the anti-obesity medications are exploding on the market, with over 100 in the pipeline, we, as fitness professionals, have a role to play in the health journey of those using these medications to ensure their success in the long term.
Join us as we explore this notion with Dr. Renee Rogers, an expert in bio-behavioral healthy lifestyle intervention in obesity and chronic disease care with a focus on relevant engagement strategies to promote long-term adherence.
Click here to read the article, Contemporary Treatments for Obesity: Physical Activity in the Context of Antiobesity Medications, in the Translational Journal of the ACSM by Dr. Renee Rogers and Dr. John Jakicic of the Division of Physical Activity and Weight Management, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS and Dr. Caroline Apovian of the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Hypertension, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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In this episode, Kelli gives great insight into how she goes about designing primarily weight loss programs for her clients, many of whom have gotten caught up with unsuccessful yo-yo dieting, quick fixes, and other unsustainable methods with her clients. She also discusses topics such as: how she addresses lack of adherence if it becomes an issue, why tracking fats, carbs, protein, at least initially, is so important in setting up a successful weight loss journey, the importance of progressive resistance training as part of a weight loss program, addressing common misconceptions around weight loss, and views on the “body weight set point theory”, which is a theory that proposes our bodies have a set point that it gravitate towards, which may make it harder to successfully lose weight.
This was a great episode that I’m sure you’ll enjoy!
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In this fun and informative episode, David Flench, the President and CEO of the Medical Fitness Association, shares his insight and experience on building a successful career; the state of medical fitness in the US today; the need to build trust between clinicians and fitness professionals, and ways to accomplish it; examples of highly collaborative facilities, and much more! See the time stamps below for more information:
1:07 - David’s introduction, background, and trajectory to the president/CEO of the MFA
6:54 – Jeff asks David to expound on his advice for people to lead to a successful career (e.g., the importance of networking and “getting involved”)
9:34: - David’s response
17:14 – How does David define “medical fitness” and what does medical fitness look like in the U.S. today
22:51 – David discusses what medical fitness facility certification and qualifications look like. His answer includes how critical it is to create a level of trust between clinicians and fitness professionals
29:11 – David discusses the primary initiatives the Medical Fitness Association is currently focused on
32:48 - Benchmarks: what does it mean to track data/benchmarks and which are important to track?
39:04 – What are David’s thoughts on physical therapy private practices being “medical fitness facilities waiting to happen,” and the collaboration with physical therapists as part of the medical fitness landscape?
48:45 – What are examples of highly collaborative facilities where clinicians and fitness professionals are working well together?
51:54 - What is the biggest problem that the field of medical fitness is facing today and needs to solve?
56:20 - What innovations in medical fitness does David hope to see in the next 5 to 10 years? He touches on this “obesity medicine explosion” with the GLP-1 agonist medications and the importance of medical fitness as part of this landscape as well.
1:03:30 – Wrapping up…why listeners would benefit from becoming members of the Medical Fitness Association and how to stay connected with David
David Flench Biography:
David Flench servesd as the Board Chair (2021-2023) of the Medical Fitness Association Board of Directors and is the current President and CEO.
He has over 20 years of experience working in the health and wellness industry. Previously, David was the Director of Wellness Centers and Diabetes Center at Hancock Health in Greenfield, IN.
David obtained his Master of Business Administration from Franklin University in Columbus, Ohio and his Bachelor of Science with a concentration in Exercise Science from The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. He also has achieved a range of certifications including Six Sigma Green Belt, American College of Sports Medicine Certified Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-cEP), and ACSM Level 2 Exercise in Medicine, certified Health Care Manager by the Indiana Hospital Association, and board certified in healthcare management as a Fellow of ACHE, demonstrating that he is committed to furthering the medical fitness industry.
David also serves as Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Medical Fitness Foundation. He has previously served on the Certification, Education, Conference, Budget & Finance, Ethics, and Nominating committees with MFA.
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In this episode of The Medical Fitness Podcast, Karli Burridge, Physician Associate, presents a broad and interesting insight into her background and what led her to the field of obesity medicine. She explains how she incorporates the four pillars of clinical obesity treatment into her practice; what she recommends in terms of physical activity and exercise, and common misconceptions around obesity and obesity care.
You can connect with or follow Karli at:
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2. http://www.GainingHealth.com
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In this episode I interview my friend and colleague, Sheila Hautbois, PA-C.
Sheila gives insight into her patient visits -- how she goes about discussing lifestyle medicine and exercise. She also talks about how she determines which patients are candidates for referral; how she uses her own progressive strength program to plant seeds, intrigue, and motivate patients, and why this is such an important part of the referral process; how she developed trust in me, and the trainers who work with me; the qualifications she looks for in a trainer and the importance of the vetting process to determine who is qualified.
Finally, she explains why she likes my virtual medical fitnes business model – which is a "give people the tools and create informed consumers so they can exercise on their own" model...instead of the usual "entertain to retain clients" that nearly every fitness professional in the industry does.
If you're interested in learning from an outlier clinician who REALLY understands the importance of connecting medicine and fitness, and how she goes about it, this is a great listen.
Sheila also provides consulting services for clinicians who are interested in setting up a medicine-to-fitness model as part of their practice. She has presented on this at national conferences, and is an amazing resource for clinicians to tap in to.Support the show
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In this episode, Thomas and I begin discussing what I like to call the 'six components to needed to create a healthy musculoskeletal system' – a topic I cover in most of my presentations, including a recent presentation for the National Strength and Conditioning Association’s Personal Trainers National Conference.
But our talk ended up evolving into an even better discussion on how this concept is actually a small part of the bigger picture on why we need to merge the PT and fitness fields together.
If having a better understanding of the medicine to rehab to fitness pathway is important to you, this podcast is worth your while.Support the show
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I’m excited to post this podcast because I’ve been working in clinical, rehab settings for nearly 20 years in very traditional settings, where the primary goal is pain management and “fixing the person’s broken part.” I, like many people, including most physical therapists, assumed this was the norm.
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And then I met an exercise specialist named Joe Copeland, who introduced me to my friend, colleague, and co-host of our Medical Fitness Podcast, Dr. Thomas Hammett. They flipped my world upside-down.
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This episode is a case study, where Thomas does most of the interviewing, and our guests are a few of his colleagues in Seattle, WA – two physical therapists and a PT assistant.
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The discussion revolves around a situation where they were also practicing in a traditional setting, and then were told that they needed to transition to a lifestyle medicine and wellness-based model, where their care would be integrated along with a dietitian and exercise physiologist.
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This case study is an example of how PTs can and should transition their practices to something like this. It makes perfect sense, benefits everyone, and also increases revenue for the facility. In the big picture, if every practice operated in this way it would have a SIGNIFICANT impact on public health.
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Physical therapy should be holistic and should serve as a pit stop to transition patients into long-term fitness and wellness.
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Please listen to how this is accomplished. And if you’re interested in help with transitioning your practice to a more holistic, integrative medical model – or if you have any questions at all, including fitness professionals who would like to know how to get involved in something like this – don’t hesitate to reach out. Helping people establish this type of practice is what we do.
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It’s models like this that fuel the fire for the passion that I have in connecting medicine, rehab, and fitness.
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Resistance training programming.
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So many clinicians and fitness professionals want to know more, be better at discussing it, be better at prescribing it, and just generally feel more comfortable about it.
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A big reason why there's a disconnect between medicine/rehab and fitness is because so many fitness professionals SCARE clinicians with their programming. It lacks a "continuity of care" which safely bridges what the patient has experienced in rehab, or what they are experiencing in daily life with their medical and musculoskeletal conditions with the fitness program itself.
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In this episode of The Medical Fitness Podcast, Thomas and I discuss a best practice approach on how to begin a resistance training program, and how this applies to both the physical therapy (and clinical) and fitness worlds.
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We also discuss how the initial familiarization phase differs from the rest of a properly designed resistance training program, and why it’s a critical start point from a fitness, medical, and even a behavior context.
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This is a unique opportunity to listen to a seasoned clinician and a seasoned exercise specialist discuss resistance training programming. We'll dive even deeper into the topic in future episodes.Support the show
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This episode was the first of what will be many where Jeff and Thomas discuss their perspective on various topics. It provides an opportunity to listen to a seasoned clinician and seasoned exercise specialist discuss their views on building the bridge between medicine, rehab, and fitness from a very unique perspective.
Both Jeff and Thomas either have experienced or are currently involved in successful medical referral models which everyone can learn from.
In this episode we discuss:
• How do clinicians make the patient referral to fitness professionals and what does the exercise prescription and plan of care look like?
• What do we mean by “medical plan” or “plan of care” following the patient visit, and how can we use it to catapult the patient into exercise?
• In the plan of care, what is the difference between including physical activity and exercise? How do the prescriptions differ from each other?
• How can clinicians make it easier to collaborate with fitness professionals and refer their patients?
• What should fitness professionals learn about the patient when receiving referrals?
• And how can we overcome perceived barriers to referral, such as lack of time and lack of money, which tend to be the most common barriers?
I hope you enjoy the conversation!
For more information about Thomas, Jeff, and the education we offer, please visit our website at www.MRFInstitute.org or email [email protected] for any questions.Support the show
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Dr. Rick Howard is an assistant professor in Applied Sports Science at West Chester University in Philadelphia, PA and holds a PhD in Health Promotion and Wellness. In this podcast Rick does a masterful job of merging his education and experience as he discusses the importance of making fitness fun from childhood to old age as a primary way to improving exercise adherence in the pursuit of public health.
Some of the topics covered include:
• His ability to tie in fitness, sports, athleticism, health, wellness, and other related topics from both an academic/science and application perspective.
• His view on the importance of cradle to grave fitness, exposing fitness and good health behaviors, and physical literacy while we’re young.
• Connecting the need for physical fitness to what’s fun and enjoyable for the individual instead of dictating what people should do, which is a very common problem in our society.
• The importance of the medical fitness continuum in lifelong health and fitness.
• The importance of personal responsibility for health, and common roadblocks.
It’s always worth your time to learn from the best, so I hope you enjoy our conversation!
Speaker Bio:
Rick Howard, DSc, CSCS *D, RSCC *E, FNSCA
Rick Howard is an Assistant Professor of Applied Sports Science, the Sports Performance Coordinator, and Coaching Minor Advisor at West Chester University (PA); Visiting Professor at Reykjavik University, Iceland; and Teacher at Keilir Health Academy in Ásbrú, Iceland. He earned his doctorate from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions (Provo, UT). Rick is a certified strength and conditioning specialist (with distinction), a registered strength and conditioning coach (Emeritus), and a fellow of the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
Rick contributes peer-reviewed articles, book chapters and books, as well as blogs and podcasts. Rick presents nationally and internationally on a variety of topics- most notably long-term athletic development (LTAD) and the application of concepts of sports performance and foundational coaching principles for coaches, students, personal trainers, physical education teachers, and those who wish to improve the lives of young people of all ages.
Rick is a master’s Strongman competitor.
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NSCA Special Populations SIG: https://www.facebook.com/groups/504773110959370
NSCA Strongman SIG: https://www.facebook.com/groups/584604148900213
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