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Inaugural MedFit Global Virtual Conference a Massive Success; 2026 Edition Already Confirmed
 

(Minneapolis, MN – November 6, 2025) - The inaugural MedFit Global Virtual Conference showcased the growing demand for specialized medical fitness education, delivering massive amounts of traffic, high engagement across 80+ expert-led sessions, and an extended on-demand window.

Co-produced on the SUCCEED! virtual platform with the Fitness Business Association (FBA), the event validated the power of virtual learning for busy professionals who need clinically aligned, immediately applicable content.


Traffic & reach highlights

  • Event hub momentum: The MedFit Global Conference page alone drew ~29,000 unique visitors and ~97,000 views, representing about one-third of all site views in the period.
  • New audience expansion: 23,000+ first-time visitors landed on the conference hub, evidence of strong, net-new demand for medical fitness content.

"For medical fitness professionals, time and geography are real barriers," said Josh Leve, founder & CEO, Fitness Business Association. "A virtual-first format removes travel and clinic-coverage hurdles, opens access across time zones, and lets teams learn together on their schedule. Attendees could pause, rewatch, and share key segments with colleagues, turning the conference into a practical training resource, not just a one-time event. For many practitioners balancing patients, family, and business demands, virtual isn't a compromise, it's the most convenient method available, and SUCCEED! is the premier platform to host it."


Standout sessions reflected the breadth of clinically relevant topics attendees prioritized, including:

  • Global Wellness Trends
  • The Role of Heart Rate Variability
  • Gamifying Exercise
  • Hot Flash Huddle
  • Pelvic Floor Integrity
  • Bridging Healthcare & Fitness: Practical Pathways
  • Precision Programming for Chronic Conditions

“From the outset, we believed medical fitness professionals needed a dedicated home for credible, actionable education, and we were determined to build it,” said Lisa Dougherty, Founder & CEO of MedFit Education Foundation. “This inaugural event is just the beginning. The energy and engagement we saw affirm our vision, and we’re already moving ahead with plans for 2026.”


What attendees said

“The ability to watch the event when I had time and at my pace was truly a blessing.” — Jill Kitko Bernard

“Everything just worked. The convenience of the vast array of education topics from home was extraordinary.” — Karen Gordon

“One of the best online conferences I’ve been to… I would do this again!” — Jennifer Aube


What’s Next

Planning is underway for the 2026 MedFit Global Virtual Conference, with expanded content tracks and partnerships to be announced.

 

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About MedFit Education Foundation
The MedFit Education Foundation (MFEF), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2017, is dedicated to advancing education for fitness and allied health professionals to better serve aging adults and those with chronic conditions, medical conditions and disabilities. Through online courses, webinars and conferences, MFEF provides knowledge & training needed to deliver safe, effective and inclusive programming.


About the FBA
The Fitness Business Association (FBA) is a community for fitness professionals pursuing excellence whereby you can build upon your technical certification with the fitness business principles necessary to elevate your skills and truly set you apart. The FBA hosts 3 Virtual Fitness Conferences a year called: SUCCEED!, advances the industry with the FBA Certification Program and provides premier association perks and benefits. Built upon legacy, credibility, and prestige, the FBA enjoys support from the most influential fitness companies & certifying organizations.


About SUCCEED! Conferences & Expos
Launched in May 2019 as an in-person event, and continuing with three virtual events a year, SUCCEED! the FBA Virtual Conference has drawn over 32,000 owners, operators, fitpros, and aspiring fitness business owners of all types. Up next is the SUCCEED! Virtual Conference, happening December 3-8, 2025.

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