With over 25 years of experience in the health and fitness industry, I quickly realized that there is a significant disconnect between our perspective on fitness and health and the actual impact they have on our lives.
I have experienced that what society often focuses on are fleeting trends, performance goals, and frankly, appearance; while permanent health gains are overlooked and not understood.

Many people chase popular trends without fully understanding their own needs or knowing how to choose the best method to maintain their health in the long term...

My health and fitness journey began in an academic setting. Right from the start, I realized there was a significant gap in education. Despite studying physical education and sports sciences, I saw that there was almost no training provided on the role of exercise in improving health and preventing diseases. The curriculum was focused on sports and performance; however, it did not adequately emphasize the use of exercise as a tool for long-term health and quality of life.

This awareness deeply affected me when I started working part-time at a gym during my student years. What I observed was quite striking: none of the trainers, including myself, had the knowledge or expertise to meet the health-related needs of the gym members. There was a critical missing element in the industry: understanding that exercise is a tool not just for enhancing sports performance, but for improving overall health.

I was determined to fill this gap. By changing my path, I started to specialize in exercise and health sciences. I took advanced training to explore the vital link between exercise and health, and eventually became an academic in this field.

During my academic career, I once again saw that there is a significant gap between theory and real-life applications. This gap affects not only the development of trainers and coaches but also the overall health level of society. Therefore, I decided to develop a system that would empower professionals with both scientific knowledge and practical tools that could make a real difference in people's lives.

This awareness led to the birth of the Fitness Check-Up System. This system provides clear, actionable insights related to fitness and health for both trainers and individuals.
The main goal of the Fitness Check-Up System is to establish a shared, measurable definition of fitness.

At the heart of the system is FitSkor, which brings together different fitness components, allowing for a clear determination of what is a priority based on individual needs and goals.

Until today, there hasn't been a universally accepted definition for the concept of fitness. For some, fitness is measured by cardiovascular capacity like VO2 max; for others, it is defined by strength levels.

Even some world-renowned prestigious institutions do not have a complete consensus on exercise prescriptions and standards within their own certification systems. This causes significant confusion in the industry.

Here is where the system I developed with my team comes into play: This system aims to eliminate this long-standing unresolved issue by providing clarity, standardization, and a personalized approach to fitness.

Tansu Mehmet

Founder of MeMap