Professional Affiliation: Goldstandard Systems, Inc.

Areas of Interest: Kinanthropometry, Exercise Physiology, Morphological Optimization, Weight Sensitive Sports

Kelley Altom is an Exercise Physiologist (Master’s degree from Northern Illinois University), ISAK Certified Anthropometrist Level 3 (Instructor) and owner of Goldstandard Systems Inc (since 1997). In the mid-1990s, Kelley created the first mobile hydrostatic weighing system in order to assess and determine safe weight class options for wrestlers. Kelley was contracted by the Illinois High School Athletic Association to pioneer their Wrestling Weight Certification Program in 2003 and continues to teach and run all body composition and nutrition education components of the program. Kelley currently runs his business, Goldstandard Systems, out of Chicago, IL.