Medical Exercise Training
The Center for Health & Fitness (CHF) is bridging healthcare and fitness by offering Medical Exercise Training (MET) classes for those with a chronic condition who seek guidance from a medical exercise specialist.
The MET program, created by Mike Jones, DPT is a eight-week program focusing on a variety of topics such as diabetes/hypertension, arthritis/joint replacement, low back pain, cancer care and osteoporosis. Each session is a 55-minute training class led by a medical exercise specialist. Designed for small group settings, this program equips participants with the solutions they need to manage their conditions effectively.
Trainers & Specialists
CHF is a medically based fitness center, and every trainer has a college degree in a health-related discipline, like exercise science and kinesiology with certifications from the American College of Sports Medicine, National Academy of Sports Medicine and National Strength and Conditioning Association. CHF also offers Medical Exercise Specialists—the only fitness center in the beach cities to do so—who are trained and educated to work with member’s doctors or physical therapists to ensure the highest quality, effective exercise program.
You’ll receive*:
- 16 55-minute small group training sessions led by a medical exercise specialist
- Program booklet with PowerPoint slides, handouts and exercise guidelines
- Access to 90 + group exercise classes
- Access to cardio and strength training machines
Upcoming 2025 Training Courses: Classes MUST have 3 participants in order for it to run!
Osteoporosis
Instructor: Chris
Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays at 10-10:55 a.m.
Cost: $336
Starts: TBC
Hypertension
Instructor: Brian
Dates: Wednesdays and Fridays at 1 – 1:55 p.m.
Cost: $384
Starts: TBC
For more information, call 310-374-3426, press option #7 and dial #8148 or visit the front desk.
Medical Referrals
Have you been diagnosed with a medical condition that may benefit from continued care through exercise? If exercise is appropriate for your condition, you may want to consider our medical exercise training classes. Regular exercise has proven to be beneficial in preventing and managing a variety of health concerns such as heart disease, cancer, stroke, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, obesity, osteoporosis, arthritis and more. After discussing options with your physician, have them complete the referral form and indicate any special precautions, modifications and/or instructions. Next, come into CHF with your referral form to speak with our Member Services Manager about becoming a member at CHF and getting connected with the right programs and services to best meet your needs.
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