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A better you starts with science

My name is Jeremy Ethier and I’m the founder of Built With Science.

I started Built With Science in 2018 with one mission in mind:
To weed out the BS and bro-science that the fitness industry is full of, and bring a more scientific and research-backed approach that people can trust will ACTUALLY deliver results.
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To weed out the BS and bro-science that the fitness industry is full of, and bring a more scientific and research-backed approach that people can trust will ACTUALLY deliver results.

My name is Jeremy Ethier and I’m the founder of Built With Science.

I started Built With Science in 2018 with one mission in mind:
To weed out the BS and bro-science that the fitness industry is full of, and bring a more scientific and research-backed approach that people can trust will ACTUALLY deliver results.

My story

My obsession for finding an evidence-based, objective approach to working out began ever since I was a kid. I wanted to achieve the aesthetic physique that I’d see in magazines and Hollywood blockbusters. 

I  remember thinking that if I just do enough pushups or workout hard enough, then eventually I’d get there. 

However, I quickly learned that this was from the truth. The harsh reality is that most of the physiques I admired were achievable because of the use of performance-enhancing drugs. 

 And those who didn’t use drugs often had elite genetics that enabled them to achieve amazing physiques at a young age quite easily.
Unfortunately for me, I wasn't blessed with amazing genetics and refused to use any drugs to “cheat” my way there. 

I’ve always had an extremely skinny physique which made it very difficult for me to put on any weight. 

Despite indulging in massive portions of my mom's delicious Filipino cooking every night (adobo, sinigang, kare-kare), the scale wouldn't budge.

But I didn’t let this stop me, I was determined to achieve the body I had always dreamed of - naturally.
This turned out to be much harder than I thought. 

I tried everything. Keto, intermittent fasting, dirty bulking, eating a dozen eggs a day, training 2 hours a day, lifting heavy, lifting light - you name it, I’ve tried it.

I had so many different people telling me they had the best approach. 

The jacked guy at the gym would tell me one thing, but then I’d hear something totally different from an online forum or on Instagram. I trusted these guys because of how they looked, yet was met with disappointment from the lack of results.

I felt “stuck”.
Until one day I accidentally came across a study published in 2010 titled “The Mechanisms of Muscle Hypertrophy and Their Application to Resistance Training”

This paper dove into the science behind what made muscles grow and how to optimize training variables for growth.
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I was fascinated. Beyond fascinated. I read the whole thing. I felt like I stumbled upon a gold mine. 

I started reading more of these studies and applying the findings to my own training and my results skyrocketed. 

I applied this to my clients, and the same effect happened there.

I finally felt like I finally had a source of truth I could trust. 

Then it hit me... if I could blend my love of science with fitness, that would be my dream. And I knew I couldn’t be alone. 

I couldn’t be the only one who was frustrated with opinions and suggestions that just didn’t work or didn’t know I could trust.

This eventually led me to pursue a career in fitness. I went all in. 

Diving into the research, learning from experts, getting a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and taking more training certifications. 

What I was learning and applying worked so effectively that I knew I had to share this with the world.

That’s when I decided to start my own Youtube channel and Built With Science was born…

Why Science?

After struggling for years trying to get fit and finally finding success, it was clear to me that SCIENCE was the one thing that I could trust - and actually get results from. 

 Science works because it's already been proven. You don't need to worry about your time and effort being wasted. 
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Over the years, my team and I have had the pleasure of collaborating with the world’s leading scientists, funding studies, and even performing our own experiments. 

Our goal is to become the world’s leading resource for objective, science-based information and research to help you look and feel better.

Since 2018, we’ve amassed a Youtube following of over 5 million subscribers and over 100,000 science-based believers have joined our fitness programs.

We’ve attracted engineers, doctors, nurses,  scientists - people who already apply science in their day-to-day jobs and believe in the power of taking the same, science-based approach to their fitness.

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The Built With Science Team

It started with just me. 

But over the past six years, Built With Science has grown to a team of over 20 passionate and talented coaches, dietitians, and researchers. 

All dedicated to spreading the truth and helping you get results in the fastest, most effective way possible. Whatever your fitness goals, we've got you covered with trainers you can trust.

Check out a few of our dream team members below!

Dylan James

Head Coach

Credentials
BS, NSCA-CPT, NSPA-Sports Performance/Nutrition Coach
Specialization
Strength Training, Fat Loss, Muscle Building, Recomposition

Alex Vo

Coach

Credentials
BS, NASM-CPT
Specialization
Strength Training, Powerlifting, Olympic Lifting, Athletic Performance

Serge Maghalian

Coach

Credentials
NASM-CPT
Specialization
Mobility, Gymnastics, Olympic Lifting, Hypertrophy & Fat Loss

Kelly McKinnon

Head Registered Dietitian

Credentials
MS, RD, CSSD, LD, NASM-CPT, CF-L1
Specialization
Fat Loss, Muscle Building, Sports Performance

Courtney Kyle

Registered Dietitian

Credentials
MS, RD, CD, EP-C
Specialization
Fat Loss, Muscle Building, Food Freedom and Sustainability

Isaac Reeb

Registered Dietitian

Credentials
MS, RD, LD
Specialization
Muscle Building, Sports Performance
💡 Fun Fact: Technically, anyone can name themselves a “nutritionist” because there are currently no regulations forbidding it. On the other hand, a dietitian must complete a full university degree and several hundred hours of practical experience through an internship. Dietitians are required to pass a national exam and adhere to a code of ethics as well government regulations.

So whether you're just starting out or a seasoned veteran in the gym, our team of coaches and dietitians are here to cut out the noise so you can succeed.
Even if you’ve tried and failed before.

Learn More About Our 2-ON-1 Coaching Program

Thank you!

I appreciate you for taking the time to learn about my journey. 

Whether you decide to join a program, work with one of our coaches, or just stay up to date with our content - I’m rooting for you and wish you the best of luck with your journey!
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