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The Medical Fitness Podcast
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…
Episodes
The Medical Fitness PodcastSeason 4 Episode 7 - Health & Fitness Vitals
Are we measuring what really matters when it comes to health and fitness? We routinely monitor medical vital signs such as blood pressure and heart rate. But…
The Medical Fitness PodcastSeason 4 Episode 6 - Business Vitals
In Season 4, Episode 6 of The Medical Fitness Podcast, Thomas Hammett interviews Medical Fitness Association President and CEO David Flench about the business…
The Medical Fitness PodcastSeason 4 Episode 5 - Move More vs Exercise
🎙️ New Episode: Is “Move More” Enough, or is an Exercise Prescription More Important? In the latest episode of the Medical Fitness Podcast, we take on one of…
The Medical Fitness PodcastSeason 4, Episode 4 - Qualified Staff are the Differentiator in Medical Fitness with Jeff, Thomas, and David
Season 4, Episode 4 of the Medical Fitness Podcast just dropped, and this is an important one: “Qualified Staff Are the Differentiator.” In this episode, David…
The Medical Fitness PodcastSeason 4, Episode 3 - Clinical Integration with Jeff, Thomas, and David
Season 4, Episode 3 of the Medical Fitness Podcast focuses on one of the most important and often misunderstood topics in our field: clinical integration. In…
The Medical Fitness PodcastSeason 4, Episode 2: Dr. Thomas Hammett (Bridging Rehab to Fitness)
Building the Rehab-to-Fitness Bridge with Dr. Thomas Hammett In this episode, Jeff sits down with Dr. Thomas Hammett to examine one of the most persistent…
The Medical Fitness PodcastSeason 4, Episode 1: Jason Jones from Technogym
Season 4 of the Medical Fitness Podcast is here, and we have officially rebranded the show into a two-part format: Part 1: We interview a guest on what we…
The Medical Fitness PodcastSeason 3 Episode 22 Courtney McCliment
Season 3, Episode 22 of the Medical Fitness Podcast is live, and it is an extremely insightful conversation. In this episode, Thomas sits down with Courtney…
The Medical Fitness PodcastSeason 3, Episode 21: Dr. Andrew Mock
🎙️ New Episode: Season 3, Episode 21 — “Bridging Lifestyle Medicine and Medical Fitness with Dr. Andrew Mock” In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Andrew…
The Medical Fitness PodcastSeason 3, Episode 20 - Dr. Michelle Segar
🎙️ New Episode of the Medical Fitness Podcast Guest: Dr. Michelle Segar, University of Michigan In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Michelle Segar…
The Medical Fitness PodcastSeason 3, Episode 19 - Ryan Glatt
🚨 New Episode Alert: The Brain Health Opportunity 🚨 We just dropped a powerful episode of the Medical Fitness Podcast featuring Ryan Glatt, Senior Brain Health…
The Medical Fitness PodcastSeason 3, Episode 18 - Simon Matthews
🚨 New Episode of the Medical Fitness Podcast! 🚨 This week, we sit down with Simon Matthews, a psychologist and global leader in health behavior change…
The Medical Fitness PodcastSeason 3, Episode 17 - Dr. Lucius Pomerantz
🚨 New Medical Fitness Podcast Episode! We’re joined by Dr. M. Lucius Pomerantz—orthopedic surgeon, lifestyle medicine physician, and founding member of the MFA…
The Medical Fitness PodcastSeason 3, Episode 16 - Carly Headd
🚨 NEW PODCAST EPISODE ALERT! 🚨 🎧 Medical Fitness Podcast | Powered by the Medical Fitness Association + MRFi 🔥 This one’s a must-listen for anyone serious…
The Medical Fitness PodcastSeason 3, Episode 15 - Ashan Korala and Alex Cannon
🎙️ 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…
The Medical Fitness PodcastSeason 3, Episode 14 - Veronica Lopez YMCA
🏥💪 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…
The Medical Fitness PodcastSeason 3, Episode 13 - Greg Mihailovich (American Heart Association)
🎙️ NEW EPISODE ALERT: “From Policy to Pavement: Building a Physically Active Nation” 💪🗽 In this powerful new episode of the Medical Fitness Podcast, co-hosts…
The Medical Fitness PodcastSeason 3, Episode 12 - Dr. Sarae Jandreau
🎙️ 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…
The Medical Fitness PodcastSeason 3, Episode 11 - Dr. Ritu Thamman
🚨 NEW EPISODE DROP! 🚨 How is digital health reshaping cardiac care—especially for women and underserved populations? 🎙️ On the latest episode of the Medical…
The Medical Fitness PodcastSeason 3, Episode 10 - Dr. Karen Wonders
🎙️ 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…
The Medical Fitness PodcastSeason 3, Episode 9 - Raina Childers-Richmond
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…
The 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 🎧…
The 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…
The 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! 🎙️💪 …
The 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…
The 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…
The 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…
The 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…
The 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…
The Medical Fitness PodcastSeason 2, Episode 13: Doug Ribley
In 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…
The Medical Fitness PodcastSeason 2, Episode 12: Dr. John Jakicic
We’re excited to share the latest episode of The Medical Fitness Podcast, featuring a groundbreaking conversation with Dr. John Jakicic, an internationally…
The Medical Fitness PodcastSeason 2, Episode 11: Josh Lyons
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…
The 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…
The Medical Fitness PodcastSeason 2, Episode 9: Dr. Amy Bantham
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…
The Medical Fitness PodcastSeason 2, Episode 8: Dr. Cedric Bryant
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…
The Medical Fitness PodcastSeason 2, Episode 7: Dr. Andrew Mock
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…
The Medical Fitness PodcastSeason 2, Episode 6: Dr. Laurie Whitsel
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…
The Medical Fitness PodcastSeason 2, Episode 5: Michael Stack
In this captivating episode of the Medical Fitness Podcast, hosts David Flench and Jeff Young are joined by Michael Stack, a highly respected exercise…
The 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…
The 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…
The Medical Fitness PodcastSeason 2, Episode 2: Dr. Jonathan Bonnet, MD
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…
The Medical Fitness PodcastSeason 2, Episode 1: Renee Rogers, PhD
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…
The Medical Fitness PodcastSeason 1, Episode 16 - Kelli Brower, PA-C Successful Weight Loss
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…
The Medical Fitness PodcastSeason 1, Episode 15 - David Flench, President and CEO of the Medical Fitness Association
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…
The Medical Fitness PodcastSeason 1, Episode 13 - Jeff and Sheila Hautbois, PA-C: Connecting Medicine and Fitness
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…
The Medical Fitness PodcastSeason 1, Episode 12 - Jeff Young & Dr. Thomas Hammett: Merging Physical Therapy and Fitness
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…
The Medical Fitness PodcastSeason 1, Episode 11 - A Holistic Integrative Physical Therapy Model of Care
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…
The 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…
The Medical Fitness PodcastSeason 1, Episode 8 - Jeff Young and Dr. Thomas Hammett
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…
The Medical Fitness PodcastSeason 1, Episode 7 - Dr. Rick Howard
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…
The Medical Fitness PodcastSeason 1, Episode 6 - Jeff Jeran
Jeff 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…
The Medical Fitness PodcastSeason 1, Episode 5 - Dr. Thomas Hammett
Just 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…
The Medical Fitness PodcastSeason 1, Episode 4 - Dr. Jessica Matthews, Behavior Coach Expert
Dr. 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…
The Medical Fitness PodcastSeason 1, Episode 3 - Jeff Young, Host
Before 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…
The Medical Fitness PodcastSeason 1, Episode 2 - Mike Stack, Medical Fitness Industry Expert
Episode 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…
The Medical Fitness PodcastSeason 1, Episode 1 - Dr. Amy Bantham, President, Physical Activity Alliance; CEO Move to Live More
Few 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…