Going to a fitness center for some people simply means working out to get fit or lose weight. But for people who utilize a medical fitness facility, the emphasis is placed on overall health rather than just looking good in front of a mirror.
In 2008, Martin Memorial enhanced the level of services at its health and fitness centers by implementing medical fitness standards and guidelines. Medical fitness centers generally provide a higher level of medical resources and monitoring of health conditions than traditional fitness centers.
This week, the Martin Memorial Health and Fitness Centers are celebrating Medical Fitness Week, a national initiative created to promote an increase in physical activity levels in all ages and to highlight the medical fitness difference.
On April 23, an open house will be held at all five Martin Memorial Health and Fitness Center locations, featuring information on medical fitness, opportunities for reduced membership fees and tours of the facilities. Non-members who join with the health and fitness centers during this week and pay in full will receive $50 off any membership six months or longer; non-members who sign up with a payment plan can waive the enrollment fee.
Healthy snacks will be available from 7-11 a.m. and from 4-7 p.m. Martin Memorial has fitness centers located in Hobe Sound, south Stuart, Palm City, Jensen Beach and St. Lucie West. For more information, call (772) 781-2722 or visit mmhs.com for addresses and directions to specific centers.
“We are excited to provide medical fitness to residents of the Treasure Coast,” said Kate Stemle, corporate director of Martin Memorial Health and Fitness Centers. “This program allows us to continue the continuum of care for members who are also medical patients, while giving us the necessary tools to help prevent disease and promote fitness for the general population.”
Martin Memorial Health and Fitness members have access to highly trained staff dedicated to improving and sustaining individual well-being through fitness. That includes programs designed to improve disease management and to integrate clinical care already being given.
Members can receive medical fitness profiles that will help them identify potential problems and highlight areas that can be worked through with assistance from Martin Memorial’s clinically trained personnel.
Health and fitness personnel at Martin Memorial have undergone special training and obtained advanced certifications to ensure members get the best possible instruction, personal training, fitness assessments and other services. The health and fitness centers are also overseen by a health and safety committee, led by medical doctors and clinical personnel. The committee provides guidance and recommendations for programming at the fitness centers.
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