Join us for our 9th MES Masters session on April 27th at 9 pm ET/6 pm PT. In this session, we will apply the 6 Point MET Client Management system to a case study. The step-by-step application of the 6-point system may be helpful as you move from personal training to Medical Exercise Training. Use the link below to join!!

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What are the next steps for our new profession - Medical Exercise Training? Medical Exercise Training is growing rapidly, receiving greater recognition and moving closer to insurance reimbursement. With this growth and acceptance, we must step back and think carefully about our "Next Steps" to avoid the pitfalls made by some medical professionals. In this session, Dr. Mike discussed some of these next steps and concerns for the future of MET.

The Advanced Medical Exercise Specialist (AMES) Residency 2023 starts April 20th. This is a one-year deep dive into all aspects of medical exercise training (MET). The AMES uses 3 learning components to provide you with the mastery and expertise to establish credibility with medical professionals and your clients.

The learning components include 1) AMES Client Management Sessions; 2) Professional Resources and 3) our 4-day onsite workshops. We will review each of these components in later blog posts. To learn more and register for the AMES Residency 2023 go to www.AdvancedMedicalExerciseSpecialist.com. Early bird registration rates are available thru April 1st. 

In this Medical Exercise Specialist Vlogcast episode, Darwin and Dr. Mike discuss the MES mindset necessary to effectively manage medical conditions using exercise. The shift from personal training and fitness to medical exercise requires and shift in perspective and mindset. Go to www.MedicalExerciseSpecialistPodcast.com to subscribe and receive future podcasts.

Medical Exercise Specialists now must communicate with physicians, therapists, and insurance carriers. There are 8 MET communication guidelines every MedXPRO must follow. These MET communication guidelines include:

1. Communicate accurately and timely
2. Summarize the client in the first paragraph
3. Give the reader a clear and concise view
4. Communication is a courtesy
5. Use appropriate terminology
6. Allows you to highlight your skills
7. Communication is a prime marketing tactic
8. Written communication is the standard

With insurance reimbursement looming for MET services, effective communication is a must. The MET Documentation & Communication workshop will review and explain MET communication guidelines and systems. MET DOC-COM begins Saturday, February 4^th at 10am ET. Register now at www.METDOCCOM.com.

Medical Exercise Specialists must now document and communicate their services to physicians, therapists, and insurance carriers. In this segment, Dr. Mike reviews the 8 essential forms every MedXPRO needs to manage their practice. These forms are included in the registration for the MET Documentation & Communication workshop. Each form is personalized with your contact information in the header.

The MET Documentation & Communication workshop begins Saturday, February 4th at 11am ET. Register now at www.METDOCCOM.com.

CONGRATULATIONS to Adrian FournierJason Generose, MES-A on completion of the Advanced Medical Exercise Specialist (AMES) Residency. The AMES residency is a year-long intensive deep dive into managing medical conditions using exercise. This AMES class started in March 2022 and concluded in January 2023. Jason completed the 26 AMES Client Management Sessions, the 4-day AMES hands-on workshop as well as a presentation of a detailed MET client case study to his AMES peers. Thank you Jason for your persistence and your dedication to "Medical Exercise Training".

Hey Jason.....GO EAGLES!!

Hello Medical Exercise Specialists. We just completed our second MES Masters session. In this session, Wendy Larkin, MES-A of San Francisco, CA presents a client diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and Lyme Disease. Dr. Jones serves as the moderator and discusses the key points of anatomy/pathology, the assessment procedures, and exercise modifications for this client. Thanks to Wendy for a great case study presentation!

The MES Masters is designed for medical exercise professionals to share and build their knowledge and skills in managing the most challenging medical exercise clients. The Masters is the next step in growing your MET skills after completion of your MES certification. Join the MES Masters and gain access to our live and recorded case study presentations. Go to www.MESMasters.com to register.

Medical Exercise Specialists do you dread the idea of writing down each and every exercise, set, and rep in your client’s training session? Do you hate the idea of writing letters to physicians, therapists or insurance carriers? If you said yes, then you should attend the Medical Exercise Training Documentation and Communication (MET DOC-COM) workshop beginning February 4^th.

Medical Exercise Specialists and post rehab professionals will soon have to document every training session and communicate with medical professionals the client’s progress. At best, documentation and communication are challenging, boring, and sometimes a pain, but these are necessary skills every MES must have.

You Can Manage the Paperwork

In the MET DOC-COM workshop, you will learn how to document your MET assessments and sessions with your clients. You will also learn how to communicate with medical professionals and even insurance companies. We will also review the components required in...

Hello everyone.....the MES Masters has started!! This is a one-of-a-kind program for medical exercise professionals. In the MES Masters Medical Exercise Specialists from around the world present their most challenging clients and share their assessment, exercise, and progression strategies. This allows you to see and learn what others are doing and helps you better "manage medical conditions using exercise". Join us today for the MES Masters at www.MESMasters.com.