From HRV To Body Composition: Tech That Actually Helps

A new name, a wider lens, and a promise to cut through noise. We launch The Anthony Amon Show by going straight at a stubborn problem: most people chase the scale, not the signals that truly change health. Our guest, Jason—cofounder behind Elite HRV and the camera-based body composition platform Spren—shows how better metrics and easier tools turn effort into results you can see and feel.

We trace his path from building analytics in the oil industry to democratizing heart rate variability, and now to turning phones into near‑DEXA scanners. The payoff is clarity. Instead of fixating on BMI, we focus on body composition: body fat percentage, lean mass, where fat sits, and what that means for performance, aesthetics, and longevity. Jason breaks down visceral fat and the android:gynoid ratio as practical proxies for risk, and we dig into why lean mass is a leading indicator of resilience, metabolism, and aging well. We also confront modern dilemmas: “skinny fat” bodies that look fine but hide risk, and GLP‑1 users losing muscle while losing weight—and how strength training and protein can protect what matters.

From there, we get tactical. Basal metabolic rate is a starting point, not a verdict; NEAT and genetics shape your real maintenance needs. Small wins compound, identity shifts stick, and resistance training pays interest daily by making hard things easier—from better sleep and clearer thinking to more spontaneous movement. We look ahead to health AI that shoulders the spreadsheet work while coaches and community keep the empathy, accountability, and context. The goal isn’t to track everything; it’s to track the few markers that change outcomes and let your body’s data guide the next right step.

Want to see what your body is really doing? Check out Spren at spren.com or in the app store, and start tracking the metrics that matter. If this conversation helped you rethink your goals, follow, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs a nudge. Your review helps more people find the show and choose the right hard thing today.