FRACTAL WORKOUT Strengthens Medical Collaboration for Exercise Therapy in Harajuku; Begins Consultations for Clinics

Fractal Workout Co., Ltd. has announced that its private gym, 'FRACTAL WORKOUT,' received official designation as a 'Specified Exercise Therapy Facility' on May 8, 2026. Following this designation, the facility has begun accepting consultations for medical collaboration targeting clinics and medical institutions in the Shibuya, Shinjuku, and Minato ward areas.

In medical settings, patients are frequently advised to exercise to prevent or improve conditions such as lifestyle diseases, lack of physical activity, muscle weakness, obesity, and back or knee pain. However, providing specific guidance on where and how patients can safely continue exercising remains a significant burden for medical institutions.

As a Specified Exercise Therapy Facility—a subset of health promotion facilities certified by the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare that meets specific criteria—FRACTAL WORKOUT is equipped to support exercise therapy based on physician prescriptions. The facility aims to strengthen its environment as a reliable partner for medical institutions, making it easier for them to refer patients for exercise support.

### Background of Launching Medical Collaboration Consultations
While the importance of exercise is emphasized for various reasons including weight management and frailty prevention, patients often face hurdles such as difficulty judging appropriate exercise intensity, anxiety about general fitness gyms due to pre-existing conditions, and inability to maintain a routine. FRACTAL WORKOUT addresses these challenges as a private facility near Harajuku Station, offering personal training and Pilates tailored to medical instructions.

### Offerings as a Specified Exercise Therapy Facility
FRACTAL WORKOUT provides the following services based on exercise therapy prescriptions issued by doctors:
- Support for exercise therapy based on physician prescriptions
- Training instruction in a fully private environment
- Gradual exercise support based on physical strength and experience
- Muscle and strength building through personal training
- Posture and core support through Pilates
- Individualized support to ensure continuity of exercise
- Information sharing with medical institutions as needed

Please note that FRACTAL WORKOUT is not a medical institution; it does not perform diagnosis, treatment, or medical judgment. Its role is to support the implementation of therapy based on professional medical instructions.

### Benefits for Collaborating Clinics
1. **Concrete Referrals:** Doctors can easily guide patients to a specific facility where prescriptions are followed.
2. **Safe Environment:** The private setting is suitable for those with low exercise experience or concerns about public gyms.
3. **Financial Relief:** Facility fees may be eligible for medical expense deduction if the exercise is conducted for disease treatment under a doctor's prescription and meets specific documentation requirements.
4. **Behavioral Change:** Providing a clear destination helps patients take action towards lifestyle improvements.