Reclaiming His Power: Gail’s Commitment to Longevity and a Better Life

At 51 years old, Gail DeYoung isn’t slowing down—he’s just getting started.

A business owner, volleyball coach, and father of 2, Gail’s schedule stretches him across the state and back again. But in the Fall of 2024, when PowerStrength opened its Holland location, he made time to take care of himself.

“I came here at 260-plus pounds and hurting all the time,” Gail said. “I knew I had to drop the weight just from a health standpoint. I want to be able to carry grandkids and be a good grandpa one day.”

Gail saw how some of the volleyball players he coached—athletes who trained in PowerStrength’s Athlete Program—were head and shoulders above the others. Impressed by their progress, he decided it was time to experience the Personal Training Program for adults in their 40s, 50s, and 60s.

ENERGIZED AND STRONG

With a family history of heart disease looming over him – where the oldest male lived to just 73 – Gail recognized the need to change course.

“I’m 51, and I thought, ‘I’m on the countdown right now. I better change that.’ 

If that wasn’t enough reason to adjust, Gail realized he was no longer showing up in life the way he truly felt he should.

“Looking in the mirror and not seeing the person that I knew I was on the inside, but I’m not that person on the outside, I knew it was time to change.”

He dove headfirst into training and nutrition, and the results have been undeniable. 

The weight dropped, muscle increased, energy returned, and sleep improved. 

Gail has traded in the aches and pains of being out of shape for the feeling of his muscles growing and getting stronger from his fully coach-led, personalized workouts at PowerStrength.

“I look forward to being sore, and not in pain, taking some kind of painkiller because my back hurts, because my knees hurt, because they’re supporting an excessive amount of weight.”

CREATING A POSITIVE EFFECT

Gail is no stranger to hard work. But with PowerStrength, he found something different: structure, support, and a community that meets people where they are, especially adults in their 40s, 50s, and 60s.

“The workouts here are personal, but still with a team vibe. That’s what makes it different. You come in, push sleds, slap hands, and high-five. It turns a bad day into something great.”

He also gives credit to the certified trainers at PowerStrength for helping him improve his eating habits.

“The missing aspect for me was nutrition. When you’re younger, your metabolism is through the roof. At 50, it’s a whole different story. They just kept answering all my questions, giving me advice, and implementing it into what I was doing, and I watched the pounds just melt off. I became a different person.”

Gail now sees his results every time he looks in the mirror.

“I know people my age—and I look way younger than they do. It’s all just from this place.”

His transformation is not just physical, but mental too. Gail’s transformation has had an impact on his everyday life.

“I know it’s doing good for me, the more it does good for me, the more I can do good for everybody else that’s around me and I influence.”

BIGGEST BENEFIT

Of all the benefits he’s experienced – weight loss, strength, energy, better sleep -what matters most is the example he’s setting.

“As far as my kids, they’re saying, ‘Wow, Dad, you’re doing such a good job. I’m so proud of you.’ That’s probably the best part of this whole thing.”

Gail is now training not just to feel better today, but to live longer, stronger, and healthier than any man in his family ever has.

When asked about the possibilities of becoming the first in his family to make it past 73, he said:

“I’m confident I’m about to set the record.”

READY TO TAKE CONTROL?

Men and Women in their 40s, 50s, and 60s who want to get stronger and have more energy can join the Personal Training Program at PowerStrength at any time. No previous workout experience is required as each program is customized to the fitness and ability level of each individual.

Multiple personal training sessions are offered in the early morning, mid-morning, late afternoon, and evening. Find your nearest PowerStrength location – Alpine, Kentwood, Jenison, Plainfield, and Holland.

Click HERE to learn more program details and schedule your risk-free consultation.