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The Medical Fitness PodcastSeason 3, Episode 9 - Raina Childers-RichmondNew 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 medications (GLP-1s and beyond): What fitness and wellness professionals must know, how...2025-04-3057 minThe Medical Fitness PodcastSeason 3, Episode 7 - Dr. Jessica Matthews🚨 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 CoachingIn this powerhouse episode, we sit down with returning guest and long-time friend of the show, Dr. Jessica Matthews — one of the nation’s top voices in integrative health, health behavior change, and lifestyle medicine.🔊 Wh...2025-04-1652 minThe Medical Fitness PodcastSeason 3, Episode 7 - Dr. Rachele Podjednic🚨 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 the passion..This episode is a deep dive into why skeletal muscle is one of the most powerful, und...2025-04-0247 minThe Medical Fitness PodcastSeason 3, Episode 6 - Dr. Rick Howard🔥 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...2025-03-1945 minThe Medical Fitness PodcastSeason 3, Episode 5 - Dr. John Farrell🚨 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, the transition from inpatient rehab to real-world physical activity2025-03-051h 03The Medical Fitness PodcastSeason 3, Episode 4 - Ken Gorman🚨 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—bringing evidence-based exercise programs to those who need them most...2025-02-1946 minThe Medical Fitness PodcastSeason 3, Episode 3 - Dr. Rob Newton🎙️ 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 cancer-suppressive environment.How skeletal muscle acts as your body’s personal pharma...2025-02-051h 04The Medical Fitness PodcastSeason 3, Episode 2: Podcast Co-Hosts - Jeff Young, Thomas Hammett, David Flench Part II🚨 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.Programming Excellence: Discover how tailored, periodized exercise programs elevate care for patients and clients alike...2025-01-2248 minThe Medical Fitness PodcastSeason 3, Episode 1: Podcast Co-Hosts - Jeff Young, Thomas Hammett, David Flench Part I🚨 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 billio...2025-01-0859 minThe Medical Fitness PodcastSeason 2, Episode 13: Doug RibleyIn this episode of the Medical Fitness Podcast, we sit down with Doug Ribley, a seasoned leader and pioneer in the medical fitness industry with over 40 years of experience. Doug shares his journey from helping to build world-class wellness centers at Cleveland Clinic Akron General to advising health systems nationwide on how to create successful, sustainable wellness programs. He dives into the critical importance of using data-driven strategies to design and operate wellness centers, ensuring they align with market needs while delivering meaningful health outcomes. Doug emphasizes that achieving financial sustainability is not just about reducing costs but also...2024-12-181h 02The Medical Fitness PodcastSeason 2, Episode 12: Dr. John JakicicWe’re excited to share the latest episode of The Medical Fitness Podcast, featuring a groundbreaking conversation with Dr. John Jakicic, an internationally renowned expert in exercise science and obesity treatment. With decades of research and clinical experience, Dr. Jakicic brings invaluable insights into how physical activity can be integrated into modern healthcare to create transformative outcomes for patients.In this episode, we explore key updates from the 2024 ACSM consensus statement on physical activity and obesity, highlighting why the conversation needs to move beyond weight loss to focus on holistic health and well-being. Dr...2024-12-0455 minThe Medical Fitness PodcastSeason 2, Episode 11: Josh LyonsEpisode Title: Breaking the Fitness-Medicine Barrier with Josh LyonsAre 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 fa...2024-11-201h 06The Medical Fitness PodcastSeason 2, Episode 10: Jeff Jeran🎙️ 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...2024-11-0459 minThe Medical Fitness PodcastSeason 2, Episode 9: Dr. Amy BanthamIn 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.2024-10-2356 minThe Medical Fitness PodcastSeason 2, Episode 8: Dr. Cedric BryantIn 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...2024-10-0956 minThe Medical Fitness PodcastSeason 2, Episode 7: Dr. Andrew MockIn 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...2024-09-251h 05The Medical Fitness PodcastSeason 2, Episode 6: Dr. Laurie WhitselIn 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.2024-09-1149 minThe Medical Fitness PodcastSeason 2, Episode 5: Michael StackIn 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...2024-08-2855 minThe Medical Fitness PodcastSeason 2, Episode 4: Dr. William Kraemer (Part 2)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 o...2024-08-151h 01The Medical Fitness PodcastSeason 2, Episode 3: Dr. William Kraemer (Part 1)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 c...2024-08-131h 02The Medical Fitness PodcastSeason 2, Episode 2: Dr. Jonathan Bonnet, MDJoin 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...2024-07-3157 minThe Medical Fitness PodcastSeason 2, Episode 1: Renee Rogers, PhDEpisode 1: Dr. Renee Rogers Interview with David Flench & Dr. Thomas HammettDr. 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...2024-07-1745 min
Mick and the PhatMan Talking MusicJethro Tull - killer riffs with a flute player standing on one legSend us a message, so we know what you're thinking! Jethro Tull is one of the stranger turns taken by rock music over more than 50 years. Mick and Jeff look back at some of the band’s best work, and, maybe, some of their strangest. The “Album You Must Hear Before You Die” is Queen II, a sensational album released the year before Queen took over the world! Both Mick & Jeff love it! Jeff takes a look at what AI is doing to music. We’re not worried, because, as Joe Walsh says, AI can’t even...2024-05-211h 02The Medical Fitness PodcastSeason 1, Episode 16 - Kelli Brower, PA-C Successful Weight LossIn 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 “bod...2023-11-1048 minThe Medical Fitness PodcastSeason 1, Episode 15 - David Flench, President and CEO of the Medical Fitness AssociationIn 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 MFA6:54 – Jeff asks David to expound on his advice for people to lead to a succe...2023-09-121h 09The Medical Fitness PodcastSeason 1, Episode 14 - Karli Burridge, PA-C Obesity Medicine DiscussionIn 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:1. Karlijn (Karli) Burridge, PA-C, MMS, FOMA | LinkedIn2. http://www.GainingHealth.com3. https://www.facebook.com/MyGainingHealth/Podcast – Gaining Health PodcastSup...2023-08-1758 minThe Medical Fitness PodcastSeason 1, Episode 13 - Jeff and Sheila Hautbois, PA-C: Connecting Medicine and FitnessIn 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 t...2023-07-0652 minThe Medical Fitness PodcastSeason 1, Episode 12 - Jeff Young & Dr. Thomas Hammett: Merging Physical Therapy and FitnessIn 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 f...2023-06-2147 minThe Medical Fitness PodcastSeason 1, Episode 11 - A Holistic Integrative Physical Therapy Model of CareI’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..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..This episode is a case study, where Thomas does most of the interviewing, and our gues...2023-06-0740 minThe Medical Fitness PodcastSeason 1, Episode 9 - Jeff and Thomas Discuss Resistance Training Programming Resistance training programming..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..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..In this episode of T...2023-05-1748 minThe Medical Fitness PodcastSeason 1, Episode 8 - Jeff Young and Dr. Thomas HammettThis 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...2023-05-0957 minThe Medical Fitness PodcastSeason 1, Episode 7 - Dr. Rick HowardDr. 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 an...2023-04-2757 minThe Medical Fitness PodcastSeason 1, Episode 6 - Jeff JeranJeff Jeran is the Chair of the Board of Directors of the Medical Fitness Association for a reason – he is an ALL-STAR in this space. Jeff has opened SIX successful, award-winning medical fitness facilities over the past 18 years, which are a testimony to his amazing ability to build fitness centers which cater to the 80% of the population that don’t use traditional gyms and health clubs, and who prefer to train in a safe environment. It is also a testimony to his ability to successfully collaborate with clinicians across a wide spectrum of care, and create models where clinicians refer...2023-04-191h 01The Medical Fitness PodcastSeason 1, Episode 5 - Dr. Thomas HammettJust shy of 2.5 years ago I was introduced to Dr. Thomas Hammett, DPT. A week or two later he live-streamed me in to a presentation he gave to a couple dozen physical therapists, where he explained to them the importance of going well beyond “fixing pain” as the standard treatment approach, and instead, looking at patients through a lens of lifestyle medicine, the pursuit health and wellness, and using PT treatment as a bridge to medical fitness and a long-term plan of care..He talked about chronic disease (and associated chronic inflammation) as a significant contr...2023-04-1150 minThe Medical Fitness PodcastSeason 1, Episode 4 - Dr. Jessica Matthews, Behavior Coach ExpertDr. Jessica Matthews is an industry leader who I could have on the podcast a dozen (or more) times to talk about completely different topics that she’s become a subject matter expert on. We revolved this talk around health coaching, and more specifically, behavior change. This topic is something she’s very passionate about, and during the interview she gave a bunch of great practical information that we can all apply.From a scientific standpoint, the principles and approaches to how to improve fitness, eat healthy, manage stress, and optimize sleep are pretty well established. The problem...2023-04-061h 03The Medical Fitness PodcastSeason 1, Episode 3 - Jeff Young, HostBefore my co-host Thomas and I get too deep into our podcast series we thought it would be a great and commonsense idea to interview each other so viewers and listeners can have a better idea of who we are and why it's worthwhile to subcribe and tune in! Thomas interviewed me first, so this podcast is a dive in to my background, the evolution of my passion for medical fitness, building the bridge between medicine rehab and fitness, my role as an educator, and what I hope viewer will get from the podcast series.So if y...2023-03-3153 minThe Medical Fitness PodcastSeason 1, Episode 2 - Mike Stack, Medical Fitness Industry ExpertEpisode Description:I am very fortunate to have connected with Mike Stack in 2020 during the pandemic and to have since become friends and colleagues. As you can see from his biography below, Mike brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table, being deeply involved in several sectors of the industry at the national and local levels. He literally has his finger on the pulse of what's going on in the movement to connect medicine and fitness.In this fun interview with Mike and my awesome co-host, Dr. Thomas Hammett -- who gives in...2023-03-1747 minThe Medical Fitness PodcastSeason 1, Episode 1 - Dr. Amy Bantham, President, Physical Activity Alliance; CEO Move to Live MoreFew people in medicine, rehab, and fitness realize that there's an entire movement going on "behind the scenes" to increase physical activity in the U.S. (a national physical activity plan), improve and in some cases, create policy and system changes (i.e., strategies for health care, education, recreation, transportation, and other sectors of the economy to enhance physical activity opportunities), and to better connect healthcare (clinicians) and fitness (fitness professionals).Part of this movement is led by an organization called the Physical Activity Alliance, which is the merging of three large organizations several years ago (National...2023-03-1146 min
The Wellness ParadoxPT & Exercise Specialist Collaboration - A Powerful Partnership for Health w/Thomas Hammett, DPTIn episode 24 we’re joined by Thomas Hammett, a physical therapist who has a unique perspective for the role fitness professionals not only play in the physical therapy ecosystem, but also in the overall medical continuum. Although Thomas is a traditionally trained physical therapist, the clinical model he oversees and proliferates employs the use of fitness professionals (exercise specialists as he calls it) in the intake and ongoing treatment of all patients that come into the clinic. This very novel model he presents not only enhances acute patient outcomes and leads to greater clinic profitability, but more impo...2021-10-2759 min