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 solo material. We hope you enjoy listening!
The Medical Fitness Podcast
Season 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 Human Performance Consultant at Texas State University. John’s expertise spans exercise training for adaptive athletes, individuals with chronic conditions, and elite performers—giving him a unique perspective on bridging the gap between rehabilitation and long-term fitness.
🏀 Why is this conversation so important?
For too many people, the transition from inpatient rehab to real-world physical activity is a dead end. Patients leave structured care but lose access to resources, support, and exercise guidance. John is tackling this issue head-on by exploring adaptive sports as a sustainable pathway—where fitness, function, and community come together to keep people moving for life.
👀 What you’ll learn in this episode:
âś… The missing link between rehab and lifelong exercise
✅ Why adaptive sports aren’t just for elite Paralympians—they’re for anyone needing a fitness outlet
âś… The critical role of strength training in neuroplasticity and nervous system health
âś… How fitness professionals can step up and fill the gap in adaptive training
✅ What’s holding back medical fitness from scaling—and how we fix it
🎧 Tune in NOW and let’s reimagine fitness as healthcare beyond the clinic. Available on all major platforms!
