Front Page Fitness

Today's opening chatter is all about lobster rolls. After that, Lauren and Eric get into this week's headlines. They start with a National Geographic piece on seven science-backed ways to curb appetite without weight-loss drugs, working through the individual tips and the "glucose goddess" framing of natural GLP-1 claims, fiber, and ultra-processed foods. That leads into a broader conversation about the longevity and "optimization" content culture. Two walking headlines follow: one on a walking habit said to boost longevity, and one on the "lymphatic walking" trend and claims about flushing toxins. A listener question from CJ covers the U.S. Army's switch from height-to-weight tables to a waist-to-height ratio for body composition, and its new Army Fitness Test (deadlift, hand-release push-ups, sprint-drag-carry, plank, two-mile run). They close with a listener question from Nicole on the minimum weekly cardio and strength needed to stay healthy on a tight schedule.

Join us for a live recording of Front Page Fitness at 5:30 pm eastern time!

Front Page Fitness is proudly presented by the MASS Research Review

massresearchreview.com

Chapters

0:00 Intro: the lobster-roll contest

6:57 Seven ways to curb appetite

27:58 The longevity & optimization content trap

31:05 Does this walking habit boost longevity?

37:20 "Lymphatic walking" & detox claims

45:28 Listener Q: the Army's waist-to-height standard

51:17 The new Army Fitness Test

1:02:23 Listener Q: minimum cardio & strength per week

1:08:19 Wrap-up

Trexler and Lauren open with Lauren's return after a mystery 18-hour illness and her travels, followed by a callback to their running guilt-tipping saga — this time being asked to tip at a Canadian grocery-store self-checkout — plus some beverage talk and listener feedback. From there they get into the week's science.

The main thread is hydration beyond plain water: an article on water-rich foods and whether you really need to chase a giant-water-bottle hydration goal, and how much fluid we get from food and other sources. They then look at a New York Post story on Eight Sleep's mattress that claims to track your "biological aging" via in-bed sensors, and debate whether it offers anything over a ring or watch, the limits of sleep-tracking wearables, and the health-tech habit of re-solving already-solved problems. Dr. Drew's endorsement of a C15 (pentadecanoic acid) supplement gets an extended breakdown of the marketing claims and how you'd actually design a study to test them. The episode closes on a listener question about fasted training, where they separate fasted training from low energy availability and discuss the topic through an evolutionary lens before wrapping up.

Join us for a live recording of Front Page Fitness at 5:30 pm eastern time!

Front Page Fitness is proudly presented by the MASS Research Review

massresearchreview.com

Chapters

0:00 Intro: mystery illness & travels

5:02 Guilt-tipping at the self-checkout

12:45 Beverages & listener feedback

15:16 Hydration beyond water

19:34 A mattress that tracks your aging?

36:26 Dr. Drew & the C15 supplement

50:05 Listener Q: is fasted training bad?

In this solo episode, Eric Trexler discusses the latest headlines on health and fitness, focusing on fiber intake, testosterone testing, the utility (and pitfalls) of BMI, and sleep support strategies.

Join us for a live recording of Front Page Fitness at 5:30 pm eastern time!

Front Page Fitness is proudly presented by the MASS Research Review

massresearchreview.com

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

02:25 The rise of fibermaxxing and its importance

04:48 Why fiber intake is linked to chronic disease risk

06:10 How much fiber is enough and recommended guidelines

08:04 The role of different fiber types in health

09:30 Fiber for constipation and gut health

14:55 Testosterone testing: when is it necessary?

16:21 Threshold effects of testosterone levels on symptoms

20:38 Belly fat versus BMI in predicting health risks

22:05 Different fat depots and their health implications

26:13 Limitations of BMI and alternative measures

32:45 Diet strategies for better sleep

36:30 Supplements and ingredients for sleep support

43:59 Other dietary factors influencing sleep quality

45:54 Emerging research on sodium, potassium, and sleep

47:44 Live chat interaction & closing remarks

In this episode, Eric & Lauren explore a wide range of topics from the latest trends in influencer culture, new culinary creations from Mountain Dew, the science of sauna bathing & heat shock proteins, the impact of resistance training at any age, the concept of exercise mimetics (or "exercise in a pill"), the effects of vegan diets on weight loss, and much more.

Join us for a live recording of Front Page Fitness at 5:30 pm eastern time!

Front Page Fitness is proudly presented by the MASS Research Review

massresearchreview.com

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

03:48 Mountain Dew ice cream

09:00 Gen Z's new insult: Polyester as a pejorative

13:13 Brides and fitness trackers at weddings

18:41 Women doing pull-ups

26:25 New exercise pill that "mimics exercise effects"

40:02 Low-fat vegan diet and weight loss insights

50:29 Heat shock proteins and sauna benefits

01:03:31 Women’s strength training across the lifespan

Lauren shares that the New York Post contacted her about the viral claim that "women can't do pull-ups," which opens a discussion of the data behind it and the factors that go into training for a pull-up. After a detour into "skeleton news" (the first confirmed death by trebuchet), they turn to the headlines: viral Christian men-only gyms, and the growing trend of health-tracker jewelry like smart rings and earrings. The back half leans into the science stories. They look at a conference abstract on AI photo-based calorie tracking and how well these apps estimate calories from a meal, followed by an extended discussion of a Cell Press review on protein intake, aging, and longevity, and how to interpret research drawn from cells, flies, and rodents. They wrap with listener mail — a hippo-themed follow-up to last episode's carnivore-diet segment, and a question about yoga, flexibility, and the claims that surround it, ending on the backstory of Joseph Pilates.

Join us for a live recording of Front Page Fitness! We're live every Monday at 5:30 pm eastern time.

Front Page Fitness is proudly presented by the MASS Research Review

massresearchreview.com

Chapters

0:00 Intro & the "women can't do pull-ups" story

6:11 Skeleton news: death by trebuchet

13:27 Christian men-only gyms go viral

20:51 Health-tracker jewelry gets fancy

33:48 Can AI photos count your calories?

44:00 Does less protein slow aging?

1:04:05 Listener mail

1:08:30 Yoga claims based on science and/or tradition

1:15:45 Wrap-up

Lauren is back in the US, which kicks off a tangent about her new (third) phone number and the newest "Dunkers" in the donut/soft drink industry. After that, they get into the headlines of the week. First up is "boy kibble," then a Shake Shack guilt-tipping controversy sparks a full rant about tipping culture creeping onto self-service kiosks and app-dependent businesses. After that, a New York Post piece on returning to the gym earns rare praise, followed by a less praise-worthy headline about active recovery. The back half covers a Huffington Post story on a study linking midlife TV watching to later brain shrinkage — interesting but with plenty of potential confounders and limitations. The top headline is a famous doctor (the same "alpha" physician advising RFK Jr. and JD Vance) claiming that toilet paper becomes unnecessary when you adopt his preferred diet. They close with a listener question about protecting your eyesight through a PhD.

Front Page Fitness is proudly presented by the MASS Research Review

massresearchreview.com

Chapters

0:00 Intro

4:42 Dr. Pepper Dunkers

8:07 "Boy kibble"

12:18 Guilt-tipping and app-dependent businesses

25:13 Returning to the gym the right way

31:04 Active recovery

38:31 Does midlife TV shrink your brain?

44:04 The carnivore diet & the toilet paper claim

52:07 Protecting your eyesight in a PhD

Lauren interviews Eric about his research on metabolism and energy expenditure. He describes turning down a tenure-track job to move into science communication and then evolutionary anthropology, studying how humans regulate their energy budget. He explains why people get metabolism wrong in both directions — treating it as mysterious and stretching the real person-to-person variation to impossible extremes — and walks through metabolic adaptation, why reverse dieting usually backfires, and the evolutionary logic of the body's "low-power mode." They get into why resting metabolic rate doesn't crater at menopause (the real changes from 20 to 60 are mostly behavioral), how non-exercise activity works and its limits, and what hunter-gatherer and subsistence populations reveal as a kind of "control group" for modern health. He closes with simple public-health advice — sell people on physical activity, find a sustainable calorie-appropriate eating pattern, get enough fiber from whole food sources — and discusses the ongoing debate over the constrained energy expenditure model.

Front Page Fitness is proudly presented by the MASS Research Review

massresearchreview.com

Chapters

0:00 From supplements to energy expenditure

7:56 What everyone gets wrong about metabolism

10:12 Metabolic adaptation & reverse dieting

14:13 The evolutionary logic of the energy budget

16:19 Evolutionary head-scratchers

18:25 Metabolism, sex differences & aging

22:35 Non-exercise activity & step counts

28:19 What hunter-gatherers teach us

31:04 The simple public-health message

35:14 The constrained energy model debate

38:26 Wrap-up

A special interview episode: Trexler interviews Lauren about her research at the intersection of exercise, muscle physiology, and women. She explains how she backed into menstrual-cycle research after realizing it was a perceived barrier keeping labs from studying women at all, and why her finding that cycle phase doesn't much affect training adaptations should have opened the door to more research — before the internet "slapped her in the face." They cover which sex differences actually deserve attention (menstrual symptoms, PCOS, endometriosis, pregnancy, postpartum, menopause) versus the over-complication that markets special protocols off single-hormone claims. The heart of the episode is three practical questions — how to train around your menstrual cycle, how to think about hormonal contraceptives, and what to actually do at menopause — with the same nuanced answer each time: track your own response, adjust reactively rather than proactively, and match the tool to the goal.

Front Page Fitness is proudly presented by the MASS Research Review

massresearchreview.com

Chapters

0:00 Why study exercise & women's physiology?

9:12 Which sex differences actually matter

12:28 The single-hormone trap

19:49 When bone & DEXA expectations mislead

22:16 Actionable Guidance: training & your menstrual cycle

26:36 Actionable Guidance: hormonal contraceptives

30:39 Actionable Guidance: menopause

35:04 Wrap-up

The last "normal," headline-focused episode before Trexler travels. After the usual Mountain Dew mail — a Baja Blast TikTok and a sticky Australian Mountain Dew candy — they dig into three stories. First, a CNN piece calling strength training a "secret weapon" for women's heart health; they agree the underlying study is solid but the real takeaway is combining resistance training, aerobic activity, and less sedentary time, not any single magic bullet. Second, the push to tax or label ultra-processed foods, where they worry vague definitions and poor categorization could slap warnings on healthy foods like Greek yogurt, and unpack why "food addiction" is more nuanced than headlines suggest. Finally, a NYC "wellness clinic" that rewards healthy habits with perks like Botox and facials, prompting a mixed-bag take on concierge medicine and pay-to-play healthcare.

Front Page Fitness is proudly presented by the MASS Research Review

massresearchreview.com

Chapters

0:00 Intro & Mountain Dew mail

8:34 Is strength training a heart-health "secret weapon"?

14:50 Should we tax or label ultra-processed food?

26:08 Is food really "addictive"?

30:44 The complexity of eating behavior

37:00 Botox-for-checkups: the NYC wellness clinic

48:05 Goldfish redemption & wrap-up

Dr. Eric Trexler and Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple run through the week's health and fitness headlines, starting with Lauren's suspicion that her landlord is poisoning her — and that landlord's confident counter-diagnosis that she's pregnant. The stories: a Huffington Post piece arguing novelty, not more routine, is what's missing from your life; the booming world of "Fido hacking," where owners buy dogs red light beds and AI collars; and research suggesting modern parents' sleep problem is more about perceived quality than actual lost hours. The two fitness segments both push back on sex-specific advice. On the viral claim that women are "squatting wrong," they argue stance comes down to limb proportions and hip anatomy, not sex. On the claim that caffeine hits women differently, they note that body size relative to a flat dose explains far more than estrogen does. They close with Monster-brand pasta and a warning that the show may take a short break due to travel schedules.

Front Page Fitness is proudly presented by the MASS Research Review

massresearchreview.com

Chapters

0:00 Intro - Is Lauren's landlord poisoning her?

11:09 The one thing missing from your life

17:55 "Fido hacking": $800 red light for dogs

25:10 Are modern parents really sleep-deprived?

35:42 Are women squatting wrong?

48:26 Does caffeine hit women differently?

1:03:12 Monster pasta

1:07:34 Reddit drama & firing your therapist

In this episode, Eric and Lauren work through a batch of health-and-wellness headlines with their usual skepticism, covering viral "heatwave hacks" (damp sheets, yogurt on windows), a study claiming gossip is "good for you," a doomsday-prepping wellness trend, a face-scanning "longevity mirror" they technically invented, and whether biological-age tests and the famous "blue zones" hold up. Plenty of tangents along the way, including Homo naledi, reality dating shows, and Eric's inability to stay awake during interesting documentaries.

Join us for a live recording of Front Page Fitness on Mondays at 5:30 pm eastern time!

Front Page Fitness is proudly presented by the MASS Research Review

massresearchreview.com

Chapters

0:00 – Intro

6:35 – Heatwave "hacks"

22:45 – Gossiping is good for you?

26:19 – Tangent: Homo naledi documentary

32:28 – Reality TV

41:51 – The "future of wellness": doomsday prepping meets fitness

49:23 – The "longevity mirror" that scans your face

57:11 – Are biological-age tests actually legit?

1:05:56 – Blue zones: longevity secret or pension fraud?

1:13:06 – Wrap-up

In this episode of Front Page Fitness, Drs. Eric Trexler and Lauren Colenso-Semple run through a grab bag of fitness news, listener follow-ups, and Q&As. They open with a listener taste-test of Mountain Dew donuts and a clarification of their earlier "anxiety bag" segment, then react to M&M's cutting two colors over natural dyes and reminisce about Four Loko and other toxins of the 2010s. From there they check out "grief workout" classes, break down the idea of training for a "curvy" hourglass figure, and question whether a DNA test can really program your workouts. They also work through a "15 things trainers would never do" list, read a Gen Z listener's take on their generation, and chat about social media's downsides. The show wraps with listener questions on whether stomach vacuums shrink your waist and how circuit training stacks up against heavy lifting.

Front Page Fitness is proudly presented by the MASS Research Review

massresearchreview.com

Chapters

0:00 Intro (Mountain Dew donuts and "anxiety bags")

10:22 M&M's cuts two colors over natural dyes

16:20 Four Loko & the toxins of 2010

19:30 Inside "grief workout" classes

25:38 Building a "curvy" figure

37:51 Can a DNA test program your training?

48:03 "15 things trainers would never do"

54:49 Gen Z speaks

1:02:33 Social media

1:07:34 Do stomach vacuums shrink your waist?

1:10:35 Circuits vs. heavy lifting: what counts?

1:17:44 Sign-off & listener mail

In Episode 61 of Front Page Fitness, Dr. Eric Trexler and Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple worry about the young people. They revisit the Mountain Dew "Dunkers" saga from last episode before digging into the headlines: an Instagram "testosterone coach" advising men to smoke and skip sunscreen, and RFK Jr.'s sauerkraut-and-fermented-foods diet, which detours into a discussion of a pricey wellness program. They then tackle the New York Post's "anxiety bags" trend among Gen Z, answer a listener email from a man whose partner's Hyrox-racing obsession is straining their relationship and finances, and close with a science question on whether you can deliberately make the placebo effect work on yourself even when you know it's a placebo.

Front Page Fitness is proudly presented by the MASS Research Review

massresearchreview.com

Chapters

0:00 Intro

6:35 The Mountain Dew "Dunkers" saga & donut backlash

9:16 Headline: The "testosterone coach" who says smoke & skip sunscreen

17:39 RFK Jr.'s sauerkraut & fermented-foods diet

39:41 Gen Z "anxiety bags," panic pouches & calm-down kits

52:40 Listener email: a partner's Hyrox obsession strains a relationship

1:07:40 Listener Q: Can you make the placebo effect work on yourself?

1:12:46 Wrap-up

In Episode 60 of Front Page Fitness, Dr. Eric Trexler and Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple work through a batch of fitness and health headlines before answering a listener question. After catching up on Eric's international speaking trips and Lauren's new glasses, they tackle Mountain Dew–flavored donuts at QuikTrip, a viral social-media claim linking autoimmune disease to women "people-pleasing" and self-silencing, and Dave Asprey's Beyond Biohacking Conference. They close with a listener question from Jonathan (and his cat, Marsh) about whether the body can actually use 80+ grams of protein in a single serving, with Lauren breaking down why protein "utilization" is widely misunderstood.

Front Page Fitness is proudly presented by the MASS Research Review

massresearchreview.com

Chapters

0:00 Intro

7:29 Mountain Dew donuts hit QuikTrip

12:00 The viral autoimmune-disease "people pleaser" claim

24:01 Dave Asprey's Biohacking Conference

36:00 Does biohacking actually work?

56:19 Listener Q: How much protein can your body use per serving?

1:03:10 Wrap-up

In this episode, Drs Eric Trexler and Lauren Colenso-Semple begin with an extended rant about the state of science publishing & communication. From there it's a tour through the week's health headlines which include public debates about potential side effects of hormonal birth control, the "you're moving wrong" pain-and-posture fearmongering, a confused New York Post piece treating teen creatine use as a gateway drug, and a list of "parenting mistakes that shorten your kids' lives," among others.

Join us for a future episode on Mondays at 5:30 pm eastern time!

Front Page Fitness is proudly presented by the MASS Research Review.

Mostly because Lauren and Eric co-own it.

massresearchreview.com

Chapters

0:00 - Intro rant about science communication & scientific communication on social media

22:08 - Headlines begin: birth control & the nocebo effect

34:20 - Fear of moving "wrong"

46:23 - Creatine as a gateway drug

55:11 - 5 "parenting mistakes that shorten your kids' life"

1:10:53 - Cats, birds & dirty windows

1:13:02 - Wrap-up & sign-off

In Episode 58 of Front Page Fitness, Eric Trexler and Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple break down the latest health and fitness headlines and answer listener questions. They unpack why "build muscle in a month" marketing sets beginners up for disappointment, why the fear of yo-yo dieting wrecking your metabolism is overstated (the real harms are more psychological than physiological), and where the truth lies in the ongoing "protein wars" over how much you actually need (with the reminder that training, not protein, drives muscle growth). They also dig into the surprising power of the placebo effect through the lens of peptides and steroid research, then close with practical advice on training around 24-hour shift work and prepping for a 161-mile trail hike.

Join us for a future episode on Mondays at 5:30 pm eastern time!

Front Page Fitness is proudly presented by the MASS Research Review.

Mostly because Lauren and Eric co-own it.

massresearchreview.com

Chapters

0:00 Intro

2:59 This month in the MASS Research Review

4:47 Headline: "How to build muscle in a month" and the quick-fix problem

11:13 Headline: does yo-yo dieting really wreck your metabolism?

20:53 The Protein Wars: how much do you actually need?

36:21 Placebo effects & peptides

52:06 Listener Q: training around shift work

57:19 Listener Q: prepping for a 161-mile trail hike

1:03:47 Wrapping up

Join Drs Eric Trexler and Lauren Colenso-Semple as they discuss travel mishaps, hydration misconceptions, exercise guidelines, exercise footwear, and the latest research on physical activity and health.

Check us out in the top 100 fitness podcasts:

⁠https://podcast.feedspot.com/fitness_podcasts/⁠

Join us for a future episode on Mondays at 5:30 pm eastern time!

Front Page Fitness is proudly presented by the MASS Research Review.

Mostly because Lauren and Eric co-own it.

massresearchreview.com

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

8:56 FPF in the top 100 podcasts

11:17 People are doing too much stuff with needles

21:20 Hydration Myths and Misconceptions

28:13 New Research on Exercise Guidelines

42:00 Sedentary Lifestyle vs. Exercise

48:51 Drawbacks of "optimization"

52:26 Does footwear really matter during exercise?

Drs Eric Trexler and Lauren Colenso-Semple discuss travel tips, cramping, tanning, smart underwear, beer-related innovations, and more.

Front Page Fitness is proudly presented by the MASS Research Review

massresearchreview.com

Chapters

00:00 Travel Tales and Tips

06:09 Creatine Soap

12:12 Cramping and Creatine

18:05 Skin Health and Tanning

30:29 Smart Underwear Technology

41:44 Beer, Health, and Technology

https://listverse.com/2015/03/02/10-important-advances-made-because-of-beer/

Drs Eric Trexler and Lauren Colenso-Semple discuss horrifying children's books, Eric's caffeine addiction, micro-habits for health and wellness, age-linked fitness standards, the "pinky time" trend, movement assessments, and more.

Front Page Fitness is proudly presented by the MASS Research Review

massresearchreview.com

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Technical Difficulties

01:10 Caffeine Issues

04:54 Concerning Books for Children

07:23 True Crime

09:27 Micro Habits for a Healthier Life

10:49 Breathing and Decision Making

15:11 The Importance of Making Your Bed

20:22 Practicing Gratitude Daily

23:21 Stretching and Movement Habits

24:16 Fresh Air and Morning Routines

26:04 Unplugging from Technology

31:15 Hydration Myths and Realities

35:05 Reading

42:20 Fitness Standards by Age

47:55 The Pinky Time Trend

55:25 Listener Questions on Muscle and Diabetes

01:03:10 AI in Movement Assessment

Joins Drs Eric Trexler and Lauren Colenso-Semple as they discuss a wide range of topics including innovations in female urination devices, kittenmaxxing, bariatric jello, creatine FAQs, and more.

Front Page Fitness is proudly presented by the MASS Research Review. Mostly because Eric and Lauren are co-owners.

massresearchreview.com

Chapter

00:00 Intro

05:43 Innovations in Female Urination Devices

17:28 Kitten Maxing: The Joy of Cats

20:31 Bariatric Jello and Misinformation in Diets

33:23 Preloading Strategies for Calorie Control

35:24 Exploring Creatine: Myths and Facts

38:54 Creatine for Kids and Teens

41:11 Dosing Creatine: Standard vs. Body Weight

43:31 Creatine Delivery Methods: Pills vs. Powders

45:11 Bloating and Creatine: Understanding the Myths

48:03 Creatine and Hair Loss: Debunking the Myths

50:25 Creatine and Anxiety: A Mixed Bag

52:09 Creatine and Endometriosis: Exploring the Links

56:01 Creatine's Impact on Sleep and Cognitive Function

Drs Eric Trexler and Lauren Colenso-Semple discuss fighting with people on the internet about menopause, energy expenditure, peptides, simple nutrition heuristics, protein quality, and much more. Join us for a future episode on Mondays at 5:30 pm eastern time.

Front Page Fitness is proudly presented by the MASS Research Review.

Mostly because Lauren and Eric co-own it.

massresearchreview.com

Chapters

00:00 Menopause and Energy Expenditure (on social media)

17:52 Peptides in the Wild (Melanotan)

28:12 Revisiting Beethoven

34:25 Fitness for Petite Women ONLY

41:36 Nutrition Label Heuristics

51:10 Protein Quality

1:11:32 Pet Appreciation

In episode 52 of Front Page Fitness, Drs Eric and Lauren discuss more pet submissions from the FPF army, more made-up terms, toilet technology innovations, ultraprocessed food alarmism, AI chatbots for health information, and much more.

Front Page Fitness is proudly presented by the MASS Research Review. Mostly because Eric and Lauren are co-owners.

Massresearchreview.com

Chapters

00:00 Intro and more pets from the FPF Army

07:51 Friction-maxxing

15:29 Nonna-maxxing

19:33 Toilet tech updates

27:09 Inn-n-Out University

32:13 Crawfish ice cream

39:15 Ultraprocessed foods

53:01 Pushups for every age category

1:02:23 AI chatbots versus chemotherapy

In this episode, Drs Eric Trexler and Lauren Colenso-Semple talk about listeners' pets, people being mean to Lauren on the internet, new slang terms, strength tests for longevity, and the "dirty dozen" foods with the highest concentration of pesticide residue.

Front Page Fitness is presented by the MASS Research Review (massresearchreview.com)

Chapters

00:00 Intro

05:08 The internet hates Lauren

09:47 The internet hates Lauren more

16:11 How you're annoying your pet

24:50 "Runcations"

27:35 The Rise of Public Audio Disruption

33:04 New Internet Slang

38:31 "Dry-Begging"

42:10 Dishwasher Myths and Misconceptions

46:17 Hershey's Chocolate Controversy

49:48 Strength Tests and Longevity

55:32 The Dirty Dozen and Food Safety

Join Drs Eric Trexler and Lauren Colenso-Semple as they explore a wide range of topics including fitness trends, internet culture, electrical muscle stimulation, and recent scientific breakthroughs in weight loss medications.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

04:07 Cat Content and Listener Engagement

10:02 LooksMaxxing and the Manosphere

17:04 EasterMaxxing

23:28 Travel Hygiene

29:25 Laundry Habits and ADHD Coaches

37:00 Electrical Muscle Stimulation as Exercise

48:11 Oral GLP-1 Medications

In this episode, Eric Trexler and Lauren Colenso-Semple explore a wide range of topics including the surprising realization about age, the trend of sword yoga in NYC, innovative creatine salt products, and the complexities of body image and health at every size. They also delve into practical tips for loading dishwashers and the controversy surrounding a book attributed to Lauren.

Chapters

00:00 Intro

13:53 Podcasting Value

18:08 Creatine Salts: A New Trend?

29:29 Sword Yoga: A New Fitness Craze

34:43 Dishwasher Loading: The Right Way?

40:58 Navigating Health and Body Image

59:50 Hypothalamic Amenorrhea Coaching

In this episode, Drs Eric Trexler and Lauren Colenso-Semple critically analyze a recent narrative review on menopause and metabolism, discussing the nuances of scientific research, methodology, and how findings are communicated in the media. They explore the complexities of measuring energy expenditure, the limitations of rodent models, and the importance of interpreting scientific data effectively and responsibly.

Chapters

00:00 Chatter and introducing new review paper

06:22 Social media claims about the paper

08:15 What is a "narrative review"

14:03 Nuances of metabolism research

20:03 Fat Oxidation versus fat loss

24:00 Claims versus data (resting expenditure)

31:06 Effects of hormone therapy & Limitations of Rodent Studies

36:05 Summarizing resting metabolism data

39:49 Claims versus data (activity expenditure)

43:34 Re-interpreting the data

45:20 Advice for assessing evidence behind claims

51:56 Conclusions and future directions

55:54 How this relates (or doesn't) to "calories in, calories out"

59:47 Wrapping up the show

In today's episode, Drs. Eric and Lauren discuss Baja Blast news, the David Bar lawsuit, showering frequency, butter runs, morning routines, and more health and fitness headlines from the past week.

Chapters:

00:00 Intro and Baja Blast news

10:18 David Bar lawsuit

30:34 Optimal showering frequency

37:26 Butter runs

41:42 Cindy Crawford's morning routine

50:26 FOMO vs FOBO controversy

Join Drs Eric Trexler and Lauren Colenso-Semple as they explore forgotten wellness fads, "FOBO," "insinuation anxiety," daylight savings time, coffee timing, and much more.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Milestones in Influencing

06:10 Insinuation Anxiety

16:35 The Rise of FOBO and Its Implications

24:38 Bizarre Wellness Fads: A Nostalgic Look

33:06 New Game: Real Headline or Fake Headline

39:26 Debunking Coffee Myths: Timing and Caffeine

46:30 Daylight Savings Time

53:39 Revisiting Sleep Positions

01:03:25 Mailbag

In an act of unbridled hubris, Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple picked a fight she had no chance of winning. In this episode, Lauren and Eric discuss how RFK Jr. took a shot across Lauren's bow by abruptly changing some peptide regulations. After that, they discuss Arnold's take on Tik Tok trends, a new (very distasteful) version of "-maxxing," plastic surgery vacations, and more.

Check out Lauren's recent articles on peptides:

https://massresearchreview.com/2026/02/26/the-peptide-problem/

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

2:35 RFK Jr vs Lauren (peptide updates)

27:37 Lauren featured in Arnold Schwarzenegger’s newsletter,

29:14 Arnold Schwarzenegger Slams 4 TikTok Fitness Trends

37:15 New, very distasteful version of "maxxing"

41:48 Plastic surgery vacation

51:35 What no one tells you about GLP-1s

55:35 Listener Emails

Join Eric Trexler and Lauren Colenso-Semple as they explore a wide range of topics from Olympic sports, celebrity workouts, bizarre cosmetic procedures, to the latest in wearable technology and food marketing.

Chapters

00:00 Intro

02:28 The RFK Jr. and Kid Rock Workout Video

09:09 The SWAG Procedure and Its Implications

15:35 Men's Health Food Trends for 2026

24:56 The Controversy Over Reese's Peanut Butter Cups

32:37 State of Exercise in the U.S.

37:54 Wearable Fitness Technology

48:17 The Concept of "Trimester Zero"

56:37 Listener Feedback and Q&A

In this episode of Front Page Fitness, Eric Trexler and Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple discuss a variety of topics ranging from the impact of social media on public perception, gym etiquette, and their newfound fascination with the Winter Olympics. They also touch on Valentine's Day, innovative protein products, and the emerging trend of peptides in wellness, highlighting the potential risks associated with unregulated substances.

Chapters

00:00 Intro

12:25 Winter Olympics: A Newfound Interest

26:55 Valentine's Day

33:17 Innovative Protein Products in the Market

42:42 Lasagna Battery: A Culinary Experiment Gone Wrong

47:43 The Rise of Peptides in Wellness and Fitness

01:08:24 Closing Thoughts and Listener Engagement

In this episode, Drs Eric and Lauren discuss various topics ranging from technical difficulties with streaming platforms to the announcement of a new continuous hormone monitor. They delve into the implications of this technology, the challenges of winter weather, and the recent Super Bowl and Olympic events. The discussion also covers performance enhancements in sports, Lindsey Vonn's recent injury, and the ongoing debate about the impact of hormones on athletic performance. The conversation wraps up with a critical look at microplastics in food and the importance of evidence-based health communication.

Chapters

00:00 Intro

02:59 Continuous Hormone Monitoring and Its Implications

05:58 Weather Woes and Seasonal Discontent

08:50 Super Bowl and Olympic Discussions

11:52 Olympic Events and Cultural Reflections

14:57 Ski Jumping Controversies and Performance Enhancements

18:03 Lindsey Vonn's Injury and Women's Sports Advocacy

29:37 Addressing Gender Bias in Conversations

30:39 The Rise of Wearable Hormone Monitors

40:25 The Ethics of Health Technology Marketing

45:46 Exploring New Dietary Hacks

53:06 Microplastics in Our Food Supply

01:06:44 Closing Thoughts and Future Directions

In this episode, Dr. Eric Trexler and Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple discuss the recent controversies surrounding fitness influencers, particularly focusing on the fallout from their actions and the implications for the fitness community. They explore the challenges of crisis management, share personal experiences related to travel and weather disruptions, and engage with listener questions. The conversation also touches on cultural trends in fitness and wellness, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a balanced training regimen. The episode concludes with reflections on the evolving landscape of the fitness industry and the need for accountability among its leaders.

Chapters

00:00 The Fitness Cancel Culture

04:56 Crisis Management in the Fitness Industry

09:46 Travel Challenges and Professional Engagements

14:55 Fashion and Professional Image

20:06 Hotel Amenities: A Soap Debate

23:48 The Seismic Shift in Fitness Cancellations

25:00 The Epstein Files: A Disturbing Revelation

27:00 Peter Attia's Controversial Connections

32:09 The Fallout of Peter Attia's Emails

45:07 The Fitness Industry's Disappointment

48:57 Frivolous Headlines: A Shift in Tone

55:03 Cultural Trends in Food and Fitness

56:43 Probiotics in Clothing: A New Trend?

01:06:21 Listener Questions and Expert Insights

01:19:54 Wrap-Up and Future Plans

In this episode of Front Page Fitness, Dr. Eric Trexler and Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple dive into a variety of topics ranging from the absurdity of fitness trends to the latest dietary guidelines. They discuss the impact of social media on the fitness industry, highlighting how the rise of influencers has led to a saturation of content that often lacks substance. The conversation shifts to the new U.S. dietary guidelines, where they critique the confusing presentation of the food pyramid and the implications of the recommendations on public health. They also explore the potential benefits and drawbacks of emerging fitness technologies, including vibration plates and smart rings, emphasizing the importance of evidence-based practices in fitness and nutrition.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Recording Challenges

03:48 The State of Fitness Influencers

07:05 Cayenne Pepper in Socks: A Trend?

15:35 New Dietary Guidelines Overview

18:38 Confusion Around the New Food Pyramid

25:41 Public Health Implications of Dietary Guidelines

34:46 Effective Communication in Nutrition

36:50 The Comeback of Vibration Plate Training

51:07 Exploring New Fitness Gadgets

01:11:19 The Future of Wearable Technology in Health

In this episode, Dr. Eric Trexler and Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple discuss various topics ranging from teaching experiences and the impact of introversion, to the significance of grip strength for longevity. They explore the concept of walkout songs for speaking engagements, review a cereal product, and delve into the marketing of unisex footwear and running shoes. The conversation shifts to the misconceptions surrounding creatine and its marketing, the effects of testosterone and cold plunges, and the role of AI in fitness training. Finally, they address digital distractions and the importance of maintaining productivity in a technology-driven world.

Chapters

00:00 Teaching and Social Dynamics

06:06 Unexpected Speaking Engagements

16:01 Running Shoes and Gender Marketing

21:59 Creatine Marketing and Miscommunication

28:05 The Rise of Celebrity-Endorsed Supplements

34:31 Testosterone Myths and Misconceptions

41:11 The Role of AI in Fitness Training

50:58 Digital Distractions and Productivity

01:07:29 Personalizing Productivity and Wellness

In this episode, Eric Trexler and Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple discuss various topics related to fitness, health trends, and New Year's resolutions. They reflect on the launch of 'man cereal', explore the psychology behind New Year's resolutions, and delve into the latest health trends for 2026. The conversation also touches on the science of training times, the complexities of hormonal balance and fasting, and the bizarre trend of using cadaver fat for cosmetic procedures. Finally, they discuss the emerging concept of 'zone zero' training, which emphasizes low-intensity movement.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and New Year Reflections

01:12 The Launch of Man Cereal

06:15 New Year's Resolutions and Fresh Start Effect

14:41 Trends in Fitness and Gym Attendance

15:52 Health Trends for 2026

31:55 Cortisol, Fasting, and Complicated Recommendations

37:23 Dystopian Beauty Trends

40:52 Ethics of Body Donation

44:50 Regulatory Concerns in Aesthetic Procedures

46:00 The Rise of Zone Zero Training

51:00 Listener Mail and Travel Plans

In this episode, hosts Eric Trexler and Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple discuss various topics ranging from flight delays and seasonal weather woes to unique taste tests of drinks like Baja Blast and eggnog. They reflect on culinary adventures from 2025, explore the potential legal recognition of pets as dependents, and provide insights into selecting wines. The conversation also touches on predictions for fitness trends in 2026 and humorously critiques sensational headlines from the New York Post.

00:00 Flight Delays and Airport Woes

03:02 Weather Woes and Seasonal Reflections

05:58 Taste Testing: Baja Blast and Beyond

11:55 The Eggnog Experiment: A Culinary Catastrophe

17:49 Legal Pets and Tax Credits

23:54 Wine 101: Selecting the Perfect Holiday Wine

33:13 Understanding Wine: The Zinfandel Debate

34:43 Wine Education: Beyond Just Drinking

35:55 Trends for 2026: Predictions in Fitness and Supplements

38:49 Hormonal Trends: The Next Big Thing?

40:28 The Future of Food: GLP-1 and Weight Loss

42:47 Fitness Fads: Revisiting the 80s

45:14 Diet Trends: Regression to Low-Fat Diets

49:16 Alcohol and Health: The Changing Narrative

51:07 Research Gone Wild: The Masturbation Study

56:35 The New York Post: A Love-Hate Relationship

In this episode of Front Page Fitness, hosts Eric Trexler and Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple explore the concept of 'dirty soda', discuss the indefensible naming of wellness trends, and take a health scam quiz. They also discuss some new health-related research that is making headlines, blow open a major prune conspiracy, and address some listener feedback.

Chapters

00:00 Unexpected Encounters and Homeowner Stories

01:41 The Rise of Dirty Soda

04:56 Naming Trends and Wellness Concepts

07:48 Health Scams and Quiz Time

14:50 Wine Recommendations and Holiday Tips

22:54 Exercise Myths and Waist Slimming Techniques

28:39 Core Training Myths and Realities

30:59 The Impact of Tea on Bone Health

36:30 Skepticism Towards Nutrition Studies

40:47 The "Big Prune" Conspiracy

43:54 Fitness Trends and Personal Reflections

46:26 The Importance of Laughter in Health

54:52 Listener Questions and Travel Plans

Once again, Eric and Lauren tackle the top health and fitness headlines from the week. Topics include: "exergaming," pizza as a protein source, the hype surrounding HIIT and "exercise snacks," cutting edge research on farts and Alzheimer's disease, smartwatch systems for temper tantrum warnings, and much more.

Time stamps:

0:00 Introduction

8:35 "Exergaming"

15:58 Pizza as a protein source

22:12 The hype surrounding HIIT and "exercise snacks"

35:25 Cutting edge research on farts and Alzheimer's disease

42:08 Smartwatch systems for temper tantrum warnings

50:55 Listener feedback / mailbag

In this episode of Front Page Fitness, Eric and Lauren discuss a range of headlines related to fitness, health, and wellness. Topics include a modern redesign of the bicycle, a controversial rib removal surgery, olive oil shots for weight loss, cutting edge fart research, a misguided remedy for nasal congestion, and more.

Chapters

0:00 Introduction

5:44 A modern redesign of the bicycle

12:55 A controversial rib removal surgery

26:48 Olive oil shots for weight loss

31:05 Cutting edge fart research

36:18 A misguided remedy for nasal congestion

38:47 Popcorn lung

44:38 Mailbag (dietary plant diversity)

56:42 Mailbag (wearable technology)

In this episode of Front Page Fitness, Eric Trexler and the esteemed Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple discuss a variety of topics related to health, fitness, and wellness. Topics include cooking oils linked to fat gain, effects of nighttime screen exposure on sleep, "phone-sober" walks, wellness trends that might actually be disguised forms of self-punishment, and more.

Chapters:

0:00 Intro (Thanksgiving, football, and MASS sale)

13:03 Toxic influencer of the week

21:34 "Most popular cooking oil in America may directly contribute to obesity"

32:08 "Why Using Your Phone at Night May Not Be as Bad as You Think"

42:27 "How ‘phone-sober walks’ can immediately improve your well-being"

47:40 "9 wellness trends that look like growth but are actually sophisticated forms of self-punishment"

In this episode, Eric and Lauren discuss various topics ranging from Thanksgiving plans and food recalls to social media fitness trends and the latest health gadgets. They explore the implications of a wearable cortisol tracker, a health monitoring toilet, and annoying recommendations about caffeine timing. The conversation also touches on the idea of thick thighs being associated with better health outcomes and the gravity aging hypothesis, questioning the validity of these claims and the research behind them.

Chapters

00:00 Thanksgiving Plans and Baja Blast Snuggies

11:37 Extreme Looksmaxxing

21:03 Wearable Cortisol Trackers and Health Gadgets

25:08 Toilets That Monitor "Gut Health"

31:44 Caffeine and Cortisol: Debunking Myths

41:01 The Science of Thigh Circumference and Health

50:37 Gravity and Aging: A New Hypothesis

In this episode of Front Page Fitness, Eric and Lauren explore the popularity of Baja Blast, the introduction of Taco Bell wine, and the concept of a comedy show held inside a sauna. The conversation also delves into the effectiveness of different exercises for burning calories and the implications of exercise energy compensation. Eric emphasizes the multifaceted benefits of exercise beyond just caloric expenditure alone.

Chapters

0:00 Intro / Taco Bell updates

13:17 Nude bowling and comedy saunas

26:21 Uncrustaburgers and state fair foods

33:04 Energy drinks, but for girls

47:15 Exercise (beyond burning calories)

In this episode of Front Page Fitness, Eric and Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple discuss major pie updates, the cube rule for food identification, a major FDA announcement regarding menopausal hormone therapy, bacteria maxxing, and much more.

Chapters:

0:00 The internet hates Lauren

3:45 Major pie update

11:30 FDA announcement regarding menopausal hormone therapy

24:04 Peter Attia backlash

37:26 The cube rule of food identification

43:10 Bacteria maxxing and fart maxxing

48:08 Growing extremely specific muscles while shrinking others

In today's episode, Eric Trexler and Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple discuss Lauren's traumatic cleaning experience, the "dangers" of running marathons, toothpaste for women, brains "eating themselves" after menopause, and new buzz claiming that a study reports prevention of heart disease and cancer from estrogen-based hormone therapy.

Chapters

0:00 Intro

8:04 "Dangers" of running marathons

https://nypost.com/2025/11/01/health/all-the-ways-running-marathons-can-wreck-your-body/

21:37 Toothpaste, but for women

https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/health/health-problems/so-apparently-toothpaste-is-made-for-men/news-story/e011eaea83b2e12eb2282bf71a7cef26

32:52 Brains "eating themselves" after menopause

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/9qE1mdcaUGo

46:46 (Alleged) prevention of heart disease and cancer from estrogen-based hormone therapy

https://www.instagram.com/reels/DQHcW1UCqDs/

https://www.news-medical.net/news/20251021/Study-suggests-earlier-start-of-hormone-therapy-optimizes-long-term-health-outcomes.aspx

1:07:41 Listener mail

In this episode of Front Page Fitness, Eric Trexler and THE Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple discuss a wide range of health and fitness-adjacent topics including shockingly "low-calorie" burritos, upscale "human upgrade centers," weighted bras, creatine supplementation during menopause, and more.Chapters:0:00 Intro (Lauren is a TV star)6:43 shockingly "low-calorie" burritos21:44 upscale "human upgrade centers"34:58 weighted bras41:43 creatine supplementation during menopause1:00:14 mailbag

In this episode of Front Page Fitness, Drs Eric Trexler and Lauren Colenso-Semple discuss a variety of fitness headlines. Topics include: man-opause survivors, "high-protein" versions of common foods, killer protein bars, lead in protein powders, peeing during endurance events, and much more.

Time stamps

0:00 Intro

5:51 Man-opause survivors

10:45 "High-protein" versions of common foods

25:37 Lead in protein powders

37:20 killer protein bars (and broader discussion of processed foods)

44:37 Lead exposure among serial killers

49:06 Audience feedback: Peeing during endurance events

In this episode of Front Page Fitness, hosts Eric Trexler and Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple engage in a lively discussion covering various topics in fitness and nutrition. They start with a contentious conversation about their credibility as sources of information in the fitness industry. The conversation shifts to a quick update on apple cider vinegar, followed by a discussion about the Taco Bell Ultramarathon in which participants eat at multiple Taco Bell locations during a race. They then explore the claims surrounding leggings with built-in resistance bands and a controversial mitochondria makeover pill, discussing the science behind these products. The episode concludes with listener emails, including a humorous take on urination tactics during marathons.

Time stamps:

0:00 Intro chatter

7:18 Apple cider vinegar update

10:00 Taco Bell ultramarathon

20:20 Leggings with built-in resistance bands

37:54 Mitochondria makeover pill

50:56 Listener emails

In this episode of Front Page Fitness, Eric Trexler and Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple discuss various topics related to health, fitness, and nutrition. Topics include personal updates, new protein lattes, beer stein holding as a health behavior, Tylenol use during pregnancy, and more.

To enjoy this episode on youtube:

https://youtube.com/live/3Occ4OGw8qU

Time stamps:

0:00 Intro

3:03 New protein drinks at Starbucks

10:34 Beer stein holding (for your health?)

15:37 The Tylenol during pregnancy controversy

46:58 Muscle building tips for lesbians ONLY

In this episode of Front Page Fitness, Eric and Lauren discuss a range of topics from travel mishaps to fitness debates. Lauren shares her recent harrowing travel experience, then they dive into fitness headlines detailing the dangers of running, "looksMinimizing" by training for massive muscle asymmetries and imbalances, clutter's impact on relationships, ear seeding for cortisol face, the health claims surrounding pumpkin spice, and the new trend of "loaded water."

Chapters

00:00 Travel Troubles: A Weekend to Remember

12:55 Running vs. Cycling: The Great Debate

25:39 Looks Minimizing: A New Trend in Fitness

28:54 Clutter and Attraction: The Hidden Impact

31:56 Navigating Relationship Dynamics

39:30 Exploring Ear Seeding and Cortisol Face

49:44 The Truth About Pumpkin Spice

01:01:34 Loaded Water