The Revive Stronger Podcast 463: Should You Get A DEXA Scan? - Dr Grant Tinsley
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Apr 12, 2025 Dr. Grant Tinsley, a kinesiology and exercise nutrition professor at Texas Tech, shares his insights on body composition assessment and tracking. He delves into the pros and cons of DEXA scans, emphasizing the importance of various measurement methods beyond just weight. The discussion highlights the physiological limits of body fat levels and the unique challenges women face during body composition tracking. Tinsley also explores the exciting future of AI in enhancing assessment accuracy, paving the way for better health monitoring.
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Early Fitness Inspiration
- Dr. Grant Tinsley's interest in fitness began as a skinny teenager inspired by a muscular friend.
- This friend's dedicated routine of push-ups and sit-ups motivated a young Grant to start his own training journey.
From Home Gym to PhD
- Grant's initial training involved a simple weight bench and dumbbells at home, progressing to a local gym at 16.
- His academic pursuits in science aligned with his fitness interests, leading to a PhD combining exercise and nutrition.
Holistic Body Composition Tracking
- Track body composition changes using multiple methods like body weight, progress pictures, and circumferences.
- Interpret the data holistically and avoid overreacting to single metrics like an at-home body fat scale reading.