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A 65th Birthday Special • Nov 8–11, 2026Medical Exercise Specialist (MES)
LOG-INMETI’S BEST MES OFFER OF 2026• $995 → $495 • NOV 8–11 ONLY • DR. MIKE’S 65TH BIRTHDAY
Our best MES offer of 2026 · November 8–11 only
I'm turning 65.
Your MES future starts at $495.
Take advantage of our best MES training offer of 2026. Start Bridging the Gap in 2027.
On Sunday, November 8, I celebrate my 65th birthday. To mark the occasion, METI is offering the original Medical Exercise Specialist (MES) Training Series for $495 instead of $995—from my birthday through Veterans Day, November 11.
$995$495SAVE $500Choose one $495 payment or two payments of $247.50. Both include the same training and birthday bonuses.
Enroll during the special and receive immediate access to all 54 MEST lessons. The training is self-paced, with one year from enrollment to complete the program. You also receive a copy of Beyond Fitness and a 60-minute one-on-one session to help launch or develop your medical exercise training practice. Invest in your professional development now—start Bridging the Gap between healthcare and fitness in 2027.
Certification is the beginning. Referral readiness is the destination.
Included for every registrant: 54 online lessons, video instruction, downloadable Session Guides and relevant protocols, Beyond Fitness, and a private 60-minute practice-building session. No separate training manual is needed.
Special enrollment: November 8–11, 2026 · Ends Wednesday at 11:59 p.m. Central Time
Original MES certification introduced in 1994 · Exercise-only scope · Professional development, functional outcomes and medical referral relationships
1994First MES Certification 1994
50 + 4Core lessons + bonus lessons
60+Conditions addressed in training
Bonus one · Book included
Beyond Fitness
Receive a copy of Beyond Fitness: The MedExPRO Pathway to the Future of Medical Exercise Training with your birthday-special enrollment.
More than discounted tuition
We want you to build a practice—not simply earn another credential.
Every birthday-special enrollment includes a personal 60-minute one-on-one practice-development session with Dr. Michael K. Jones. Use the session to outline the launch of a new medical exercise practice or strengthen one already in operation.
- Identify your ideal medical exercise clients and referral sources
- Outline a referral-ready, exercise-only service pathway
- Define practical next steps for documentation, communication and practice growth
54 lessonsAvailable immediately upon completed enrollment
Self-pacedStudy on your schedule
12 monthsOne year from registration to finish the program
The materials are part of your tuition
Everything you need to study is included.
Every MES lesson includes a video presentation and a downloadable Session Guide. Each guide is accompanied by a lesson quiz and the applicable medical exercise protocols or guidelines, so you can study the concepts, check your understanding, and apply appropriate exercise principles. Together, the Session Guides build your working reference library—you do not need to purchase a separate manual.
INCLUDEDNo Extra
Manual Fee
Manual Fee
Downloadable Session Guide
Follow the video with a structured guide containing lesson notes, references, and study materials for continued review.
Lesson Quiz
Use the quiz provided with the Session Guide to reinforce key concepts and check your comprehension.
Medical Exercise Protocols
Review the relevant protocols or exercise guidelines provided with the Session Guide to support exercise-only applications.
These are not optional add-ons. The video, Session Guide, quiz, and relevant protocols/guidelines are part of the MES learning experience and support thoughtful exercise planning, functional monitoring, documentation, and professional communication.
Explore all 54 lesson titles →The first post-rehabilitation / medical exercise education and certification program · 1994
The goal is competence.
Not another certificate on the wall.
Since 1994, METI has focused on developing professionals—not merely issuing certificates. The depth of the MES program is designed to build medical exercise knowledge, sound exercise-management decisions, credible communication with medical providers, and the foundations of a sustainable medical exercise practice.
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Develop knowledge, skill & thinking
Learn applicable anatomy, pathology, exercise precautions, functional assessment, exercise planning, safe implementation, monitoring, and the reasoning behind your decisions.
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Work effectively with medical providers
Use professional terminology, exercise-only scope boundaries, structured documentation, functional outcomes, and timely progress reports to support appropriate referral relationships.
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Establish a successful practice
Learn the systems needed to organize client management, communicate value, build referrals, document results, and develop an ethical and sustainable medical exercise business.
The MES distinction: A detailed educational pathway for delivering responsible medical exercise services—not a license to diagnose or treat, and not a guarantee of referrals, or income.
Professional boundaries matter
Medical Exercise Specialists provide exercise and conditioning services—not medical diagnosis, physical therapy, chiropractic treatment, or rehabilitation services reserved for licensed professionals. When new symptoms, red flags, or needs outside the exercise professional's scope emerge, refer clients back to an appropriate licensed provider.
Medical Exercise Specialist Training Series (MEST)
What you will learn
Explore 50 core lessons and four bonus lessons—54 lesson titles in all—covering clinical-exercise knowledge, anatomy and pathology literacy, functional assessment, condition-specific exercise guidelines, exercise program design, documentation, provider communication, and practice growth. Every lesson includes video instruction and a downloadable Session Guide with a quiz and applicable protocols/guidelines.
Medical exercise principles & scope
Foundations, professional roles, contraindications, exercise program design, and the essential distinctions between exercise and licensed medical treatment.
Regional anatomy, pathology & applications
Shoulder; elbow, wrist and hand; cervical/lumbar spine; hip; knee; ankle and foot—with screening considerations, exercise guidelines and case examples.
Neurological, metabolic & systemic conditions
Condition-specific exercise considerations including diabetes, hypertension, stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, arthritis, osteoporosis, and fibromyalgia.
Functional measures, records & referrals
Functional outcome measurement, case application, clinical communication, session documentation, referral development, and business systems.
With every lesson: watch the video, use the downloadable Session Guide, complete the accompanying quiz, and review the relevant medical exercise protocols/guidelines provided with the guide. All study materials are included in tuition; no separate manual purchase is necessary.
View the complete 54-lesson list — 50 core + 4 bonus lessons
Medical Exercise Specialist Training Series: Lessons 1–50 are the core curriculum; lessons 51–54 are bonus lessons included with the program.
- Medical Exercise Opportunities, Income and the Future
- Scope of Practice and Role of the MES and PRCS
- Medical Exercise Foundations — Part I
- Medical Exercise Foundations — Part II
- Six Keys to Medical Exercise Program Design
- Clinical Anatomy and Pathology of the Shoulder
- Shoulder Medical Exercise Protocols — Part I
- Shoulder Medical Exercise Protocols — Part II
- Medical Exercise Screening of the Shoulder
- Medical Exercise Case Studies of the Shoulder
- Medical Exercise Techniques for the Shoulder
- Clinical Anatomy and Pathology of the Elbow, Wrist and Hand
- Elbow, Wrist and Hand Exercise Protocols
- Medical Exercise Screening of the Elbow, Wrist and Hand
- Medical Exercise Techniques for the Elbow, Wrist and Hand
- Case Studies: Elbow, Wrist and Hand
- Clinical Anatomy and Pathology of the Lumbar Spine
- Lumbar and Cervical Spine Exercise Guidelines (includes supplemental spine lessons)
- Medical Exercise Screening of the Lumbar Spine
- Medical Exercise Techniques for the Lumbar Spine
- Medical Exercise Case Studies for the Lumbar Spine
- Clinical Anatomy and Pathology of the Hip
- Medical Exercise Protocols for the Hip
- Medical Exercise Screening for the Hip
- Medical Exercise Techniques for the Hip
- Medical Exercise Case Studies for the Hip
- Clinical Anatomy and Pathology of the Knee
- Medical Exercise Protocols for the Knee
- Medical Exercise Screening for the Knee
- Medical Exercise Techniques for the Knee
- Medical Exercise Case Studies for the Knee
- Clinical Anatomy and Pathology of the Ankle/Foot
- Medical Exercise Protocols for the Ankle/Foot
- Medical Exercise Techniques for the Ankle/Foot
- Medical Exercise Screening of the Foot/Ankle
- Medical Exercise Case Studies of the Foot/Ankle
- Medical Exercise Considerations for Diabetes
- Medical Exercise Considerations for Hypertension
- Medical Exercise Considerations for Stroke, MS and Parkinson's Disease
- Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoporosis and Fibromyalgia
- Medical Communication, Report Writing and Terminology
- Musculoskeletal Screening
- Functional Assessment Scales
- Medical Exercise Skills Checklist
- Equipment, Staffing and Education
- Building a Successful Post-Rehabilitation Exercise Practice
- Marketing Your Medical Exercise Practice
- Medical Exercise Referrals, Fees and Reimbursement Literacy
- Multiple Streams of Medical Exercise Practice Income
- MES/PRCS Examination Review and Procedures
- MET Pre-Exercise Checklist (Bonus)
- Post-Rehabilitation Exercise Techniques (Bonus)
- PNF Techniques (Bonus)
- Spinal Stabilization Assessment and Exercise Techniques (Bonus)
All 54 lessons listed: 50 core lessons plus four bonus lessons. Each lesson includes video instruction, a Session Guide, and supporting quizzes and applicable exercise protocols/guidelines.
Your certification pathway
From enrollment to professional competence
The credential requires more than watching lessons. Progress is demonstrated through education, supervised exposure to clinical environments, and formal examination.
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Meet an entry prerequisite
Qualify through an accepted fitness certification, related degree, relevant clinical experience, or recognized allied professional credential.
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Complete MES preparation
Study the 54 online MES lessons and complete the quizzes through your self-paced training program.
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Complete clinical observation
Document 10 observation hours in an appropriate physical therapy, chiropractic, sports medicine, or rehabilitation environment before the exam.
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Pass the MES final exam
Pass the written examination (80% minimum) and demonstrate competency in the practical case-study examination.
Who may apply?
Only one eligible prerequisite is required: a nationally recognized personal training credential; a degree in a health or fitness field; at least one year of relevant rehab/exercise technician work; or an accepted allied-health, Pilates, corrective exercise or massage credential. Certification holders must follow METI's current renewal requirements.
METI’s best MES offer of 2026 · November 8–11 only
Our Best MES Offer of 2026. Two Ways to Enroll.
The complete 54-lesson MES Training Series for $495 total, a $500 tuition savings. Both payment choices include the same materials, immediate course access, Beyond Fitness book bonus, and 60-minute one-on-one practice session.
MES Birthday Special — One Payment
Regular $995$495 USD today
Pay once. Save $500.
- All 54 online MES lessons available immediately after payment
- Self-paced training · one year to complete
- Video instruction, downloadable Session Guides, quizzes and applicable protocols
- Bonus copy of Beyond Fitness
- Bonus 60-minute one-on-one practice-building session
- MES examination preparation; standard certification requirements apply
Secure Kajabi enrollment • $495 one-time payment
MES Birthday Special — Two Payments
Regular $995$247.50 today
Second $247.50 payment 30 days later · $495 total.
- All 54 online MES lessons available immediately after first payment
- Self-paced training · one year to complete
- Same lesson guides, quizzes and exercise protocols
- Bonus copy of Beyond Fitness
- Bonus 60-minute one-on-one practice-building session
- No increase in total tuition for choosing two payments
The second payment is scheduled 30 days after the first
Offer opens Sunday, November 8 and ends Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Central Time.
Questions answered
Medical Exercise Specialist FAQs
What are the prerequisites to enroll in the MES program?
If you are certified as a personal trainer or Pilates instructor, or you have a degree in a health- or fitness-related area, or you have at least 1 year of experience working in a physical therapy, chiropractic, sports medicine, or rehab facility, you are eligible to register for the Medical Exercise Specialist Training Series. A degree is not necessary. Any one of these prerequisites is sufficient for registration. Also, you must have a valid CPR and first aid certification at the time of the examination.
What comes with each MES lesson? Do I need a separate manual?
Each lesson provides a video presentation and a downloadable Session Guide. The guide includes or accompanies the lesson quiz and relevant medical exercise protocols/guidelines. These materials form a working reference library. No additional manual purchase is required.
Is MES only about earning a certification?
No. The credential marks a professional milestone, but the program emphasizes the knowledge, practical skills, and professional reasoning necessary to manage appropriate medical exercise clients within an exercise-only scope, build communication and referral relationships with medical professionals, and organize a sustainable practice. Certification itself does not grant clinical licensure or guarantee business success.
What can an MES do after becoming certified?
An MES develops and monitors exercise-only conditioning programs for appropriate clients with medical conditions, using functional assessment, relevant precautions, exercise progression, documentation, and clear communication with referring healthcare professionals. MES certification does not provide a license to diagnose or treat medical conditions.
Do I need to be a physical therapist to enroll?
No. METI recognizes several entry routes, including qualified fitness professionals, graduates in relevant health/fitness fields, experienced rehab/exercise technicians, and selected allied professionals. Only one accepted prerequisite is needed.
What does the MES final examination require?
The exam includes a proctored written component and a practical case-study component. The written passing requirement is at least 80%; practical cases are evaluated for sufficient exercise programming and related professional knowledge. Ten clinical observation hours are required before the exam.
Does MES training authorize medical treatment or insurance reimbursement?
No. MES is a professional certification for medical exercise training, not a clinical license or reimbursement guarantee. Practitioners must follow applicable laws, payer rules, referral conditions, and METI's professional scope standards.
When does this $495 birthday special start and end?
It begins Sunday, November 8, 2026 and ends Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Central Time, which is Veterans Day. The offer is available to qualified prospective MES students, not only military veterans.
When do I get the 54 lessons? How long do I have to finish?
You receive access to all 54 MEST lessons immediately upon successful enrollment and payment, whether you pay $495 in full or make the first $247.50 installment. The program is self-paced, and you have one year from enrollment to complete it.
What is included with both payment options?
Both payment options include the entire MES Training Series, a copy of Beyond Fitness, and one 60-minute individual session with Dr. Michael K. Jones to plan, launch, or develop your medical exercise practice. METI coordinates the book and session after enrollment.
How does the two-payment option work?
The first payment is $247.50 at enrollment. The second payment of $247.50 is scheduled 30 days later, for a total tuition of $495. Both options provide immediate access to the 54 lessons after a successful first payment.
Is MES certification automatic when I enroll?
No. Enrollment provides training and examination preparation. To earn the MES credential, you must satisfy current prerequisites, required clinical observation, and the written and practical examination standards described on this page.
Dr. Mike's 65th Birthday · November 8–11, 2026
Make 2027 the year you start Bridging the Gap.
Take advantage of METI’s best MES training offer of 2026. Start the 54-lesson MES Training Series for $495, receive your copy of Beyond Fitness, and spend 60 minutes planning a medical exercise practice built on competent exercise delivery, documentation, referrals, and measurable outcomes. One year to complete your self-paced training. Start preparing today to bridge the gap in 2027.
About the Founder
Dr. Michael K. Jones
Dr. Jones is a physical therapist, educator, and co-developer of the original Medical Exercise Specialist certification in 1994. With more than four decades of experience in rehabilitation, healthcare administration, and professional education, he has helped prepare thousands of exercise professionals to work responsibly with clients with medical conditions.
About the Institute
Medical Exercise Training Institute
Founded in 1994, METI provides medical exercise education, professional guidelines, and practical resources for exercise professionals worldwide. Our work emphasizes exercise-only scope, documented functional outcomes, communication with medical providers, and effective, sustainable professional practice.
