Master your health, fitness, and performance

The idea of physical aging can cause apprehension for anyone, but some of the natural aspects of aging particularly affect men. Our goal at FitMed Partners™ is to help you powerfully and effectively address your concerns, whether they involve your energy level, cardiovascular health, endurance, weight, metabolic rate, athletic performance, or disease risk.

One way we do this is by translating emerging evidence and breakthroughs in medical science into practical, safe programs for you.

Anti-aging strategies

The fact is that the aging process affects both body and mind. Your skeletal system, hormone levels, libido, weight, metabolism, mental clarity, physical agility, mood, hair, and even skin tone will be impacted differently by this during each stage of your life. With that said, we understand what men typically experience as they age, and we'll use the latest medical evidence to help you minimize the negative effects of aging, freeing you to feel healthier and live better.

Our first step will be to assess your level of health and fitness with the most current clinical and diagnostic tests at our Charleston, SC office. We'll then build an individualized program to improve and manage your hormonal levels, metabolism, nutrition, fitness, and well-being, leading to renewed energy, improved athletic performance, and optimal health.

Promoting health, fitness, and longevity for men

FitMed programs are unique in that individuals enjoy customized plans developed by a professional staff, including exercise physiologists, nutrition experts, and our founding physician. We'll show you how to optimize your cardiovascular capacity, metabolism, testosterone levels, and overall health to counter the negative effects of aging, prevent disease, and help you look and feel your best... no matter what your age.

More results than from typical gym workouts, diets

If you've been frustrated by popular diets and workout programs before, we understand. Because your weight management program at FitMed will be designed by healthcare professionals using your personal body makeup and working with you every step of the way, you're more likely to achieve your desired results and maintain them. Unlike many diets, too, your program will be safe, natural, and based on the latest in medical evidence.

Want to know more? Contact us for a free consultation.

Managing metabolism and weight gain

Few men escape the weight gain that comes with age, when metabolism levels naturally slow down. Many men accept this as a part of aging, but you don't have to. We'll develop a custom program designed specifically to optimize your body's metabolism.

We'll begin with comprehensive diagnostic testing and assessments to determine the best plan of action. Metabolic testing will be performed to determine how your current rate of metabolism, environmental factors, and lifestyle may impact your health. Your resulting custom program will likely combine nutrition, exercise, and an increase or decrease of caloric intake for your desired metabolism performance.

We'll then work with you to monitor your performance and maintenance so you can enjoy improved health and fitness performance over time.

Hormones affect men as they age, too

Hormonal changes in women are well known in today's society, especially as they enter midlife, but men are often surprised to find out they'll also encounter a gradual decline of hormones as they age.

Between the age of 40 and 55, and earlier for some, many men experience andropause, a condition similar in some ways to female menopause. Where women have more abrupt evidence of that change, men's symptoms may not be as evident, though they're very common. Virtually all men experience a decline in testosterone levels as they age, for instance, which can result in attitude and mood changes, fatigue, and the loss of energy, sex drive, physical strength, and agility.

Natural treatment for changing hormone levels

Using safe, natural treatments based on the latest medical evidence, our age management and physical optimization program for men combines hormonal optimization, healthy nutrition, and fitness counseling into a powerful package.

Our hormonal recommendations may include bioidentical hormones, a safe and natural option matched to your specific situation and symptoms. We may also recommend specific dietary and nutritional supplements, such as nutraceuticals or micronutrients, depending upon your individual disease risk profile.

Find out more: schedule a free consultation today.

Take the male testosterone test

If you answered yes to question 1 or 7, or at least three of the other questions, you may have low testosterone levels and are likely to benefit from our natural hormone therapy program for men. If you're uncertain, we invite you to visit our Charleston office for an assessment; simply contact us to schedule a time.

Working in tandem

Learn more about our programs to enhance your life today:

FitMed Age Management Program
FitMed Weight Loss & Management Program
Natural Hormonal Therapy
Fitness and Peak Performance
Healthy Nutrition

Healthy nutrition + exercise: a powerful combination

A healthy diet and exercise can go a very long way toward promoting health and quality of life as you age... but without structure and support, it's not as easy as it sounds to regularly achieve both.

Proper nutrition, management of a healthy weight, and optimal fitness are the foundation of any man's health and wellness plan. We offer proven weight loss management programs customized for men to help you safely lose weight and maintain your ideal weight. We also offer nutritional and fitness performance counseling to help you improve your quality of life... and our team will be there to back you every step of the way.

Promote health, prevent disease

Men are at risk for a variety of diseases that today can be prevented by proactively managing a nutritional diet, exercise, and natural hormone management. The adoption of a healthy diet, for instance, can minimize your risk for a variety of cancers, unhealthy blood pressure, cardiovascular conditions, and chronic disease. If you've already been diagnosed with one of these conditions, take heart; the same tools can improve your quality of life.

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Medical, health, and fitness breakthroughs

As you encounter mid-life physical and hormonal changes, we know it can sometimes be baffling to navigate the conflicting, ever-changing information available regarding age and weight management for men.

That's why FitMed's founding physician constantly keeps up on the latest studies and explorations in clinical science. We apply safe, evidence-based medical advances to our programs for men, consistently seeking to optimize physical and mental health, naturally manage hormone changes, nutrition, improve fitness and athletic performance, promote cardiovascular health, and manage metabolism. We want your body to perform at its best, today and tomorrow.

A personalized health and fitness plan

We believe in a comprehensive approach to men's health, fitness, athletic performance, nutrition, and age management, constantly tailoring this approach to your individual needs.

Miracle diets, weight loss plans, and anti-aging cures abound, but few can deliver life-changing results. Our programs improve body function, medical immunity and cardiovascular and respiratory health through improved nutrition, hormone management, weight management, and enhanced fitness.

Each program begins at our Charleston, SC center with a clinical profile and nutrition and fitness assessments. We invite you to meet with us to discuss the weight management, athletic performance, physical fitness, age management, metabolic or hormone management program best suited to your age, physical condition, nutritional needs, and lifestyle. You'll meet a partner on our staff who will help you manage your personal program for optimum health and quality of life.

Did you know?

A new study reported by WebMD Health suggests that men with Type 2 diabetes often have low testosterone levels, yet testosterone can help reduce body fat and improve how the body handles insulin.
According to a 2006 article titled Male Menopause, doctors are finding that men often experience symptoms similar to those women experience during menopause.
Low testosterone levels are associated with an increased risk of diabetes, heart disease, and carotid atherosclerosis, a 2003 Diabetes Care article reported.
According to an article in Medical Crossfire, loss of testosterone causes loss of libido, energy, sexual function, strength, memory, cognition, muscle, and bone. In terms of quality of life, testosterone replacement is tremendous.
The New England Journal of Medicine reported in 2004 that out of twelve studies, including the 'Physician's Health Study', none had found any increased risk of prostrate cancer in men with higher levels of testosterone compared to men with lower levels.
Testosterone therapy is recognized as an effective treatment for diminished libido, according to an article in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism.

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For women

We help women prevent or reduce the natural symptoms of aging.

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For men

Male bodies face special challenges as we age and add girth.