As a medical exercise professional, you know the importance of technical skills and building strong relationships with clients. But here’s the game-changer: systems. Without effective systems, even the best practices can feel chaotic and overwhelming. That’s where the MES Mastermind Group comes in.

Why Systems Matter

In this video, Dr. Mike Jones explains how systems transform a practice from disorganized to thriving. Whether it’s scheduling, billing, marketing, or client onboarding, having structured systems in place allows you to focus on what you do best: delivering exceptional results.

Dr. Jones shares his journey of running a physical therapy office without systems, where overlapping appointments and inefficiencies led to unnecessary stress. By integrating 10 essential systems, he built a smooth, scalable, and profitable practice—and now he’s sharing that blueprint with you.

What the MES Mastermind Group Offers

The MES Mastermind Group is a...

As a medical exercise professional, your passion is helping clients achieve better health and functional outcomes. But to truly excel, you need clarity—a clear vision of what you want your practice to look like and how to achieve it.

In this video, Dr. Mike highlights why clarity is essential for medical exercise professionals. Without it, your goals and efforts may feel scattered, leaving you overwhelmed and unfulfilled.

What Is Clarity and Why Does It Matter?

Clarity means knowing:

• The types of clients you want to serve.
• The outcomes you want to deliver.
• The structure and systems your practice needs to succeed.

How the MES Mastermind Can Help

The MES Mastermind Group, launching January 11, 2025, is designed to help medical exercise professionals like you gain clarity and build a thriving, sustainable practice.
Here’s what you’ll get:

• Group Coaching: Collaborate with like-minded professionals in monthly sessions to share insights and refine your vision.
• ...

Start Your Best Year Yet with the MES Mastermind Group!

The new year is almost here—are you ready to make 2025 your most successful year as a medical exercise professional? The MES Mastermind Group is your key to building a sustainable, profitable, and efficient practice that thrives in today’s evolving medical fitness landscape.

What Makes MES Mastermind Unique?

• Monthly Group Coaching: Join a supportive network of 8–10 professionals from around the world to share insights, tackle challenges, and grow collectively.
• One-on-One Coaching: Get personalized 90-minute sessions with experienced medical exercise specialists who have been where you are and know how to succeed.
• Comprehensive Curriculum: Master essential business pillars like clarity, systems, marketing, and building professional relationships.
• Focus on Execution: Gain actionable strategies to turn your goals into reality.

The MES Mastermind Group will empower you to strengthen your practice, build...

Should Health Clubs Implement Cardiac Rehab Programs?

Title: Is Starting a Cardiac Rehab Program in Your Health Club the Right Move?

As medical exercise professionals, the question of whether to offer cardiac rehabilitation programs in health clubs is common. In MET101 Tip 36, Dr. Mike Jones provides critical insight into this decision, pointing out the high costs and complexities involved in establishing such programs.

Key Considerations:

• High Costs: Cardiac rehab programs require cardiac-trained nurses, telemetry equipment, crash carts, and more, making them a costly venture.
• Low Reimbursement: Hospitals have cut back on these programs due to minimal insurance reimbursement, making it financially difficult to maintain.
• Stage 3 & 4 Cardiac Rehab: Focusing on clients who have completed earlier stages of rehab but still need guidance can be a better fit for health clubs. These clients are medically stable and don’t require intensive monitoring.
• Flexible Memberships:...

Blood pressure monitoring is a critical part of medical exercise training, particularly for clients with hypertension. In MET101 Tip 35, Dr. Mike explains why this practice is so important. Hypertension, often called the "silent killer," can go unnoticed in clients who appear healthy and active, making regular monitoring essential to prevent serious health issues.

Key Points:

• Monitor New Clients: Every new client should have their blood pressure checked to identify potential hypertension.
• Check Regularly for Hypertensive Clients: For clients diagnosed with hypertension, monitor blood pressure before, after, and ideally during sessions.
• Keep Records: Maintain detailed records of your clients' blood pressure readings, and share this information with their healthcare providers.
• Partner with Dietitians: Exercise and diet are both crucial in managing hypertension. Collaborate with registered dietitians to offer comprehensive care.
• Preventive Care: Regular blood pressure checks can...

In this MET 101 eBook Tip 11, Dr Mike uses opera to explain the complexity and depth of knowledge required in the medical exercise field.  

5 Key Highlights from MET 101 Tip 11: 

Introduction to Complex Medical Concepts: Dr. Mike emphasizes the importance of understanding medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and pathology to navigate the healthcare field effectively. 

Scope of Practice for Medical Exercise Professionals: The video outlines the wide range of services that can be offered within the scope of practice, stressing the importance of not infringing on other professionals' scopes. 

Comprehensive Client Assessment: It highlights the need for a thorough assessment coupled with cardiovascular, flexibility, and strength training, along with functional conditioning and balance training, to aid clients in returning to their daily activities after therapy services have concluded. 

Lifestyle Education and Small Group...

"MET 101 Ebook Tip 10," delves into the critical distinctions between medical exercise training and corrective exercise, highlighting the importance of each in the fitness industry. This video serves as an insightful guide, particularly focusing on the tenth tip or concept from the eBook on medical exercise training. This tip emphasizes the necessity of using exercise as a sole modality for managing medical conditions and the crucial role of collaboration with medical professionals.

Key points from the video include:

Corrective Exercise vs. Medical Exercise Training: Corrective exercise focuses on managing postural and muscular imbalances, while medical exercise training is designed for clients with medical conditions, utilizing exercise as the primary modality to restore function.

Importance of Medical Collaboration: For clients with a medical history, it's vital to work in conjunction with doctors, therapists, or chiropractors to ensure the exercise program addresses the...

In the second tip of the Medical Exercise Training 101 e-book series, Dr. Mike, a physical therapist with over 30 years of experience, addresses a crucial aspect of Medical Exercise Training (MET) – its understanding and utilization by physicians, physical therapists, and chiropractors.

Key Insights from MET 101 Tip 2:

1. Understanding of MET by Healthcare Providers: Dr. Mike points out that most physicians may not fully understand the specifics of physical therapy or how to prescribe exercise effectively. This gap is attributed to the lack of exercise prescription education in standard medical school curricula. However, it is incumbent on the medical exercise professional to acknowledge to healthcare providers they are not physical therapists nor provide any aspect of therapy or medical services. MET is about utilizing exercise once therapy services have concluded or in conjunction.
2. Roles in Healthcare: The video delineates the distinct roles of physicians, physical...

The Medical Exercise Training Institute is excited to invite you to our 2-Day Medical Exercise Specialist On-Site Workshop in Houston on October 21st and 22nd. With 29 years of experience in this unique field, we are the original and most comprehensive training program dedicated to “Bridging the Gap Between Healthcare and Fitness”. Here are the top 10 reasons why you should attend:

1**Practical Application:** This isn't just reading a book and taking a test. We provide hands-on training, ensuring you understand how to apply medical exercise techniques safely and effectively. 

2**Experience and Reach:** The Medical Exercise Training Institute (METI) has been training professionals for nearly three decades, spanning six continents. 

3**Exercise is Medicine...but:** Learn how to properly apply exercise protocols and techniques for specific medical conditions, enhancing safety and functionality for your clients. 

4**Dose...

There are 7 steps necessary to build a medical exercise training or post-rehab practice in any setting. We have put these 7 steps into an eBook. Just click the image below.