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 6 - Dr. Rick Howard
🔥 NEW EPISODE ALERT! 🔥
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Season 3, Episode 6 of the Medical Fitness Podcast just dropped, and we’re bringing back a powerhouse guest—Dr. Rick Howard! 🎙️💪
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Rick is a leader in applied sports science, strength & conditioning, and long-term athletic development—and when he talks, people listen! 👏
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This episode dives into game-changing strategies for increasing physical activity at every stage of life, from childhood through older adulthood. We cover:
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🚀 The National Physical Activity Plan—How the Physical Activity Alliance is working to make physical activity a national priority, and what you can do at the local level to help.
📍 State-Level Action in Motion—How initiatives like New York Moves and Play Move Thrive are creating real change by tailoring fitness strategies to local communities.
🏋️♂️ Strength & Conditioning for ALL—Why it’s not just for athletes, and how coaches, clinicians, and fitness pros can integrate evidence-based training for lifelong health.
🤝 Breaking Down Silos—Why collaboration and collective impact are essential to getting people moving and shifting public health trends.
🏅 The Role of Qualified Professionals—How NSCA, ACSM, SHAPE America, and other leading organizations are stepping up to improve fitness education and programming.
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💡 This episode is packed with insights for:
✔️ Clinicians looking to integrate fitness into healthcare
✔️ Strength coaches & trainers who want to bridge the gap between sports performance and public health
✔️ Educators & policymakers working to improve youth and adult fitness
✔️ Anyone who cares about making movement a priority across the lifespan
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🔥 Don’t miss this powerful conversation with Dr. Rick Howard!
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