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American Kinesiotherapy Commemorates 75th Anniversary of “Improvement Through Movement.”
MFA Strategic Partner, The American Kinesiotherapy Association (AKTA), is celebrating their 75th Anniversary in 2021.

Meet Ryan Glatt
Say hi to Ryan Glatt, Brain Health Coach & Fitness Instructor at the Pacific Brain Health Center in Santa Monica, CA. Check out how Ryan is using "exergaming" to enhance cognition! Don't miss his April 7th MFA webinar, Your Brain on Exercise!
We caught up with Ryan recently and here’s what he had to say!

Reh-Fit Offers FitTalks – A Virtual Seminar Series for Health Month
Reh-Fit Centre in Manitoba, Canada is offering a month-long virtual seminar series "Smart For Your Heart Month"

Worldwide Survey of Fitness Trends for 2021 from ACSM
ACSM has released their "Worldwide Survey of Fitness Trends for 2021"
Click here to read a short summary and get the link to the full report.

Can Your Gym Become an Essential Business?
With COVID on the rise and shut downs looming once again, check out this article by Catherine S. Mitseas, written for Gym Insight.

HealthWell Solutions Offers Comprehensive COVID Solutions
MFA Industry Partner, HealthWell Solutions introduces their new Gym Health Check system to support member health and safety.

Nebraska Methodist College Offers Grad Degree in Wellness & Health Promotion Mgmt
Nebraska Methodist College offers an MS in Wellness & Health Promotion Management WITH a concentration in Medical Fitness Management. Want to learn more? Check out their Virtual Information Session on Wed, Oct 21 at Noon CT






News from the Academy for Brain Health & Performance
Check out the new "Brain Fitness Cross-Training Guide" now available for free download. Plus, registration is now open for the "Lifestyle Medicine for the Brain" online course.

Webinar: Guidance for Re-opening and Maintaining Safe Gym and Fitness Center Operations Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic
Join us for this unique opportunity as we bring together representatives from the CDC; American Industrial Hygiene Association; the Newtown Athletic Club; and MFA on Wednesday, June 24 at 1pm ET!

MFA COVID-19 Resources
The Medical Fitness Association has updated the guidance to the fitness industry about opening and operating safety measures for to maximize employee, patient and member safety in this COVID-19 environment. These updated guidelines reflect new learning in the field since their initial publication.
You can find the updated guidance under the "Reopening Guidelines" section of the COVID-19 Resources page.

MFA Statement on COVID-19
Here is the MFA Statement regarding COVID-19. We wish all of our member facilities and their staff all the best during this difficult time. We will continue to monitor the situation closely and provide additional updates as information becomes available.

Brain Health Matters Podcast – Enhancing Brain Capacity
Check out the latest podcast from the Academy for Brain Health and Performance. This month's podcast features Dr. Evian Gordon, as he shares a framework of how the brain works as a system, as well as a practical step in making your brain’s capacity more effective, no matter your age.
Check out this podcast and learn how to make the habit you want to work on a priority!

Fully Integrated: Beacon Health and Fitness
Check out the February 2020 edition of Club Solutions Magazine for the cover article about MFA member Beacon Health & Fitness. According to the article, "Medical fitness is profoundly changing the relationship between fitness and healthcare." Read about how Alan Loyd, FACHE, FMFA has transformed Beacon Health System's fitness facilities from a loss leader to a profitable, self-sustaining operation.

MFA Names Amanda Konigsberg as New Northeast Region Chair
The Medical Fitness Association is pleased to introduce Amanda Konigsberg as the new Northeast Region Chair.

Brain Health Matters Podcast – Sleep Matters
Check out the latest podcast from the Academy for Brain Health and Performance. This month's podcast features Dr. Elizabeth Frates sharing the impact of key lifestyle medicine factors, like nutrition and physical activity, on brain health.
Check out this podcast and see how factors like nutrition and physical activity impact brain health!