Hi, I am Emily

I ran the body-composition testing program at a high-end Portland fitness studio for four years. DEXA scans, Bod Pod tests, countless skinfold measurements. I watched members celebrate 5-pound scale gains that were actually muscle. I watched others panic over 3-pound losses that were just water.

I left to build free tools that teach people what their numbers actually mean. No upsells. No shame. Just data, context, and the occasional rant about why BMI is the old shortcut.

Education & Certifications

• MS Kinesiology, University of Oregon (2019)
• ACSM EP-C (Exercise Physiologist Certified)
• NSCA-CPT (Certified Personal Trainer)
• DEXA Scan Interpretation Certification, Hologic Clinical Training Program

Professional Experience

• Body-Testing Lead, Portland Fitness Studio (2020-2024) - Performed 3,000+ body composition assessments.
• Exercise Physiologist, Sports Medicine Clinic Collaboration (2019-present)
• Comparison Database Maintainer - Database of 8 measurement methods across 200+ subjects.

Personal Life

I live in San Diego with my partner Alex, our cat DEXA (yes, really), and a wedding Pinterest board I claim is just for research. I deadlift on Saturdays and drink too much coffee on Tuesdays.

Why I Built This Site

Because I was tired of watching smart people feel stupid about their own bodies. Because your body fat percentage is not a grade. Because muscle mass matters more than weight.