Background

Dr. Donald Bennett is a physician and medical director at Moov Health, a practice focused on metabolic health, anti-aging, and longevity. With a background in emergency medicine and additional fellowship training in metabolic health and hormone optimization, Dr. Bennett sought to create an evidence-based, consumer-facing clinic that would provide personalized, data-driven health interventions.

A key challenge he identified was the inefficiency of traditional metabolic health assessments, which often relied on estimated calculations rather than direct measurements. Many of his patients—ranging from those with severe metabolic dysfunction to those seeking peak performance—were overtraining based on inaccurate zone calculations. This led to increased cortisol levels, muscle loss, and suboptimal fat oxidation.

Moov Health needed a scalable, science-backed approach to optimize patient outcomes without relying on subjective training protocols.

Challenge

Dr. Bennett and his team identified several key obstacles in their approach to metabolic health optimization:

• Inaccurate Training Zones Leading to Overtraining
  Patients often used estimated heart rate zones that were significantly off. Some believed their Zone 2 training range was 134 BPM, while actual testing revealed it to be as low as 103 BPM. This led to excessive training intensity, resulting in cortisol spikes and reduced fat metabolism.
  
  
• Lack of Safe Training Guidelines for Metabolically Impaired Patients
  Many patients—such as those weighing 270+ lbs (122+ kg)—could not engage in traditional weight loss methods like running due to joint pain and injury risk. A more accessible, low-impact strategy was required to safely enhance metabolic function.
  
  
• Inefficient Use of Physician Time
  Performing metabolic assessments manually was impractical and costly. Dr. Bennett needed an intake process that allowed trained staff to handle initial testing while ensuring accurate and actionable insights.

Solution

Moov Health fully integrated PNOĒ’s metabolic analysis into its intake process, using it as a foundation for personalized health interventions.

• VO₂ Max Testing as a Baseline for All Patients
  Instead of relying on estimates, every patient undergoes a VO₂ Max test to establish precise training zones. Unlike the common assumption that VO₂ Max testing is only for athletes, Dr. Bennett demonstrated its critical value for all metabolic health patients, including those with significant impairments.
  
  
• Structured Zone 2 Training Protocols
  Patients were guided to engage in low-intensity Zone 2 training based on their personalized results. This ensured efficient fat oxidation, muscle preservation, and metabolic improvements without excessive cortisol production.
  
  
• Scalable Intake Process
  A trained intake professional—either a medical assistant or fitness specialist—conducted the initial VO₂ Max and bioimpedance scans. Patients then returned for a consultation with Dr. Bennett once lab results and metabolic data were available. This streamlined workflow allowed for higher patient throughput and increased efficiency.
  
  

Results

Dr. Bennett observed dramatic patient transformations within 3 to 6 months of integrating PNOĒ into Moov Health’s practice.

• Significant Increases in VO₂ Max
  Patients classified as metabolically unhealthy (VO₂ Max <30) consistently saw a 20%+ improvement in their VO₂ Max through structured Zone 2 training alone.
  
  
• Optimized Body Composition
  Data collected since July revealed:
  
  
  • 104 lbs (47 kg) of total weight loss across participants
  • 117 lbs (53 kg) of fat loss
  • 64 lbs (29 kg) of muscle gain
    
    
• Improved Patient Retention and Engagement
  By using objective metabolic data, patients better understood their health and were more motivated to adhere to prescribed training regimens. Simple course corrections—such as adjusting heart rate zones—resulted in immediate improvements, reinforcing long-term commitment.
  
  

Business Impact

• Enhanced Clinical Efficiency
  
  
  • The PNOĒ ecosystem allowed Moov Health to delegate metabolic assessments to trained staff, freeing physicians for higher-value consultations.
  • PNOĒ’s expert support team provided real-time guidance for complex cases, ensuring confident decision-making without requiring in-house metabolic specialists.
    
    
• Expanded Service Offerings
  
  
  • Metabolic testing became a key lead-generation tool for Moov Health, attracting a wide demographic beyond traditional fitness-focused clients.
  • The clinic leveraged PNOĒ’s data-driven insights to integrate additional services, such as IV therapy and hormone optimization, into patient protocols.
    
    
• Increased Patient Compliance & Program Adherence
  
  
  • By helping patients understand their personalized fat-burning zones, PNOĒ eliminated the frustration of ineffective workouts.
  • Patients reported sustained fat loss, increased energy, and better sleep, reinforcing long-term commitment to their health plans.

Conclusion

Moov Health’s integration of PNOĒ has revolutionized its approach to metabolic health, making evidence-based, personalized training the foundation of its patient programs. By leveraging precise VO₂ Max testing, Zone 2 optimization, and a structured intake process, Dr. Bennett has created a scalable, high-impact system that drives real health transformations.

PNOĒ is not just a diagnostic tool at Moov Health—it is a cornerstone for patient engagement, retention, and business growth, ensuring that every individual receives data-driven, actionable insights to optimize their metabolic health.