MEDICAL MEMBERSHIPS

Exercise Is Medicine is a physician prescribed Medical Membership to Elite Sports Club where the patient is set-up on the Exercise Is Medicine Program. The Medical Membership allows the prescribed patient to use Elite Sports Clubs with full membership privileges (except tennis use).  Exercise Is Medicine Program is a 60 day (8-week) Medical Membership for $60.

Rules to Exercise Is Medicine Program

1. Must be prescribed by an authorized physician (Request authorized physician list)
2. Must be sedentary (non-exerciser) or at-risk
3. No age restriction

What is the Exercise is Medicine Program?

Exercise Is Medicine is a specifically designed 8-week program with specific goals and milestones to accomplish.

Week 1

• Pre-assessment questionnaire.
• Initial evaluation with an "Exercise is Medicine" Certified Personal Trainer (60 min).
• Initial cardio orientation and develop a cardio plan with goals (30 min) for the next 8 weeks.
  • Suggested Activities: Water/Pool, Treadmill, Bike, Elliptical
• Visit the club 2 times this week to begin your cardio program.

Weeks 5 -7

• Try one new "target" class each week for Cardio/Strength /Flexibility.
  • Suggested Activities: Easy Spin, Pilates, Gentle Yoga , Strength Training , Circuit Training
• Visit the Club 3 times a week.
• Do 2-3 cardio workouts each week - increase cardio by 2-5 minutes each week.
• Do 1-2 Strength/Flexibility workouts each week.
• Make a new friend each week you visit the club.
• Meet a fitness staff person each week.
• Use your free guest pass to workout with a friend.
• Attend a "Personal Trainer Education Session" (offered twice a month).

Weeks 2-4

• Attend scheduled nutrition program (offered monthly)
• Visit the club 2 times a week for a cardio workout.
• Increase cardio 2-5 minutes each week.
• Schedule a 30 minute check-up with your Personal Trainer (wk 4).
• Attend a "Personal Trainer Education Session" (offered twice a month). Friends are welcome.
• Check in with your Doctor to report your one-month progress.

Week 8

• Visit the club 4 times a week.
• Do 3 cardio workouts at your goal level & time.
• Do 2 strength and/or flexibility sessions.
• Try a class from the group exercise schedule.
• Enjoy a free smoothie to celebrate your progress.
• Consider purchasing a personal training session.
• Visit with a membership services representative.
• Leave a message with your doctor to say how well you're feeling.

To learn more about becoming a patient of Exercise Is Medicine, please fill out the form below. You will be contacted to discuss how to meet a physician and getting started.

To learn more about becoming a referring physician to the Exercise Is Medicine Program, please fill out the form below.