Evidence-based articles on body composition from an exercise physiologist with 3,000+ assessments performed.
I weigh 125 pounds. I am 5'6". My BMI is 20.2. Perfectly normal. My doctor never mentions my weight. My family calls me "skinny." And yet my body fat ...
The DEXA Scan That Changed How I See My Body I stepped onto the DEXA platform at the fitness studio on NW 23rd wearing nothing but a sports bra and co...
My Body Composition Changed 8% in One MonthβAnd It Had Nothing to Do with My Gym Routine Emily Clarke I stepped on my bioimpedance scale on August 1st...
The scale congratulated me. It flashed a green arrow and a cheerful message: "Muscle mass increased by 8.2 lbs!" I stood there in my bathroom, naked a...
The 2026 No-Scale Challenge: Why Portland's Fitness Community Ditched the Scale β BodyCompCheck
Why Does My Doctor Keep Using BMI When I Can See My Abs? Have you ever walked out of a doctor's appointment feeling more confused than when you walked...
How to Track Lean Body Mass Progress Without Obsessing Over the Scale β BodyCompCheck
The Perfect Morning Routine for Consistent BIA Readings β BodyCompCheck
How a Home BIA Scale Nearly Cost David His Competition Prep β BodyCompCheck
The 7-Site Skinfold Protocol: Step-by-Step for Self-Measurement β BodyCompCheck
Navy Method vs. 3-Site Skinfold: Battle of the Estimators β BodyCompCheck
Consumer BIA Scales vs. Professional Devices: The Real Accuracy Gap β BodyCompCheck
Essential Fat vs. Storage Fat: What Your Body Actually Needs β BodyCompCheck
Hydration Strategies for Accurate Body Composition Testing β BodyCompCheck
How Marcus Learned His 'Weight Gain' Was Actually Muscle β BodyCompCheck
Why BMI Fails Athletes: The Science of False Positives β BodyCompCheck
How to Read Your DEXA Scan Results Like a Physiologist β BodyCompCheck
The Accuracy Hierarchy: Ranking Every Body Composition Method β BodyCompCheck
Bod Pod vs. DEXA: Which Scan Is Right for You? β BodyCompCheck
Muscle Density vs. Fat Density: Why Volume Matters More Than Weight β BodyCompCheck
A Portland CrossFitter's Fight Against 'Normal Weight Obesity' β BodyCompCheck
How to Calculate Your True Body Fat Percentage From Multiple Methods β BodyCompCheck
How to Measure Body Fat at Home: A Complete Guide to Skin Calipers β BodyCompCheck
Sarah's DEXA Scan Changed Her Doctor's Mind About BMI β BodyCompCheck
What Is Normal Weight Obesity and Why Doctors Miss It β BodyCompCheck
Body Recomposition Meal Planning: Protein Targets and Calorie Math β BodyCompCheck
When the Scale Lied: Jenna's Body Recomposition Journey β BodyCompCheck
Oregon's New Body Testing Disclosure Law: What It Means for Your Gym β BodyCompCheck