Strong Heart, Strong Body: Glenn’s Health Journey with Evolt

February is Heart Health Month, and it is the perfect time to highlight proactive health, real transformations, and the role data can play in saving lives. Today, we share Glenn’s journey, a story of perseverance, trust, and measurable progress made possible with Evolt, under the expert guidance of Jolene de Vries, owner and coach at Anytime Fitness Esterhazy, Yorkton, and Moosomin.

A Life-Changing Wake-Up Call

In 2021, Glenn woke up in an intensive care unit after a pulmonary embolism. Doctors told him he had only a day or two to live, and even if he survived, he would not be the same. That moment forced Glenn to take stock of his life, reassess his future, and commit to a path of sustainable health.

For most of his adult life, Glenn had struggled with obesity, reaching 565 pounds and cycling through dramatic weight loss and regain. He knew that quick fixes would no longer work. What he needed was a personalized, sustainable approach to health and wellness.

A Personalized Approach to Health and Wellness

At the heart of Jolene’s three gyms is a simple belief: health is not one-size-fits-all. True, lasting progress happens when people feel supported, informed, and safe.

Jolene focuses on coaching the whole person, not just workouts, nutrition, or the number on the scale. Her approach blends cardio, strength, mobility, recovery, lifestyle habits, and education, all rooted in evidence-based practices. Understanding why actions matter gives members ownership and confidence.

Tools like Evolt 360 Body Composition Analyzer provide clarity, remove guesswork, and guide smarter decisions. The data supports the conversation. It does not define the person.

Why Evolt Was the Perfect Fit

Jolene says, “What drew us to Evolt was the ability to use real, meaningful data to guide decisions. For Glenn, the scans gave insight into what was happening beneath the surface, showing wins that weren’tvisible on the scale or in the mirror.”

From a business perspective, Evolt elevated the level of coaching across all three gyms. Generic advice was replaced by personalized, data-driven guidance that supports long-term health, not short-term fixes. By tracking progress over time, Jolene can adjust plans as bodies change and celebrate tangible wins.

Glenn’s Journey with Data-Driven Coaching

When Glenn began, his challenges were complex. He had underlying medical factors, mobility concerns, and uncertainty about his internal health. The goal was clear: feel better, improve health markers, and understand what his body was telling him.

Evolt was essential to Glenn’s onboarding and ongoing monitoring. Early scans revealed trends in total body water and visceral fat, guiding safe referrals back to his doctor. Initially, Glenn could not even stand on Evolt for a weight measurement due to stability issues. By February of last year, he could stand safely, and by June 2025, about 20 months into his journey, he completed his first full scan. From that point, data powered Jolene’s coaching and accelerated Glenn’s progress.

Key Metrics Driving Success

The most valuable metrics for Glenn were:

• Total body water

• Visceral fat

• Muscle mass

• Waist-to-hip ratio

These numbers guided training, nutrition, recovery, and medical referrals while keeping health first, not just aesthetics.

Measurable Results

It is important to note that Glenn’s 200 lb weight loss has taken place since he started at the gym in September 2023. The Evolt scan results referenced reflect measurable changes recorded from June 2025 onward.

Through consistent tracking on the Evolt 360 and Jolene’s coaching, Glenn has:

• Lost over 200 lbs total

• Lost 36 lbs of fat mass

• Reduced bio age by 4 years

• Reduced visceral fat by 103 cm² (11.5 lbs)

• Reduced subcutaneous fat by 24.5 lbs

• Reduced torso fat by 20.4 lbs

• Lowered body fat percentage by 5.3%

Beyond numbers, Glenn has gained clarity, confidence, and trust in the process. Progress is no longer defined by the scale. It is visible in actionable, meaningful data and long-term health outcomes.

Business Impact for Operators

For gyms and wellness operators, Glenn’s story demonstrates how Evolt drives member engagement, trust, and retention. Data empowers Jolene to provide:

• Personalized, evidence-based programming

• Early detection and preventative health support

• Measurable progress for members

• A differentiated, premium service offering

When members see real results, loyalty grows and so does the bottom line.

Take Action This Heart Health Month

Glenn’s journey is a reminder that strong hearts and strong bodies are built through personalized coaching, continuous measurement, and actionable insights. This Heart Health Month, give your members the gift of knowledge, empowerment, and measurable progress with Evolt. Health is personal, complex, and always evolving. With the right tools and support, it can be transformed.