Front Page Fitness

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.Chapters00:00 Intro02:59 Continuous Hormone Monitoring and Its Implications05:58 Weather Woes and Seasonal Discontent08:50 Super Bowl and Olympic Discussions11:52 Olympic Events and Cultural Reflections14:57 Ski Jumping Controversies and Performance Enhancements18:03 Lindsey Vonn's Injury and Women's Sports Advocacy29:37 Addressing Gender Bias in Conversations30:39 The Rise of Wearable Hormone Monitors40:25 The Ethics of Health Technology Marketing45:46 Exploring New Dietary Hacks53:06 Microplastics in Our Food Supply01:06:44 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.Chapters00:00 The Fitness Cancel Culture04:56 Crisis Management in the Fitness Industry09:46 Travel Challenges and Professional Engagements14:55 Fashion and Professional Image20:06 Hotel Amenities: A Soap Debate23:48 The Seismic Shift in Fitness Cancellations25:00 The Epstein Files: A Disturbing Revelation27:00 Peter Attia's Controversial Connections32:09 The Fallout of Peter Attia's Emails45:07 The Fitness Industry's Disappointment48:57 Frivolous Headlines: A Shift in Tone55:03 Cultural Trends in Food and Fitness56:43 Probiotics in Clothing: A New Trend?01:06:21 Listener Questions and Expert Insights01:19:54 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.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Recording Challenges03:48 The State of Fitness Influencers07:05 Cayenne Pepper in Socks: A Trend?15:35 New Dietary Guidelines Overview18:38 Confusion Around the New Food Pyramid25:41 Public Health Implications of Dietary Guidelines34:46 Effective Communication in Nutrition36:50 The Comeback of Vibration Plate Training51:07 Exploring New Fitness Gadgets01:11:19 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.Chapters00:00 Teaching and Social Dynamics06:06 Unexpected Speaking Engagements16:01 Running Shoes and Gender Marketing21:59 Creatine Marketing and Miscommunication28:05 The Rise of Celebrity-Endorsed Supplements34:31 Testosterone Myths and Misconceptions41:11 The Role of AI in Fitness Training50:58 Digital Distractions and Productivity01:07:29 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.Chapters00:00 Introduction and New Year Reflections01:12 The Launch of Man Cereal06:15 New Year's Resolutions and Fresh Start Effect14:41 Trends in Fitness and Gym Attendance15:52 Health Trends for 202631:55 Cortisol, Fasting, and Complicated Recommendations37:23 Dystopian Beauty Trends40:52 Ethics of Body Donation44:50 Regulatory Concerns in Aesthetic Procedures46:00 The Rise of Zone Zero Training51:00 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 Woes03:02 Weather Woes and Seasonal Reflections05:58 Taste Testing: Baja Blast and Beyond11:55 The Eggnog Experiment: A Culinary Catastrophe17:49 Legal Pets and Tax Credits23:54 Wine 101: Selecting the Perfect Holiday Wine33:13 Understanding Wine: The Zinfandel Debate34:43 Wine Education: Beyond Just Drinking35:55 Trends for 2026: Predictions in Fitness and Supplements38:49 Hormonal Trends: The Next Big Thing?40:28 The Future of Food: GLP-1 and Weight Loss42:47 Fitness Fads: Revisiting the 80s45:14 Diet Trends: Regression to Low-Fat Diets49:16 Alcohol and Health: The Changing Narrative51:07 Research Gone Wild: The Masturbation Study56:35 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.Chapters00:00 Unexpected Encounters and Homeowner Stories01:41 The Rise of Dirty Soda04:56 Naming Trends and Wellness Concepts07:48 Health Scams and Quiz Time14:50 Wine Recommendations and Holiday Tips22:54 Exercise Myths and Waist Slimming Techniques28:39 Core Training Myths and Realities30:59 The Impact of Tea on Bone Health36:30 Skepticism Towards Nutrition Studies40:47 The "Big Prune" Conspiracy43:54 Fitness Trends and Personal Reflections46:26 The Importance of Laughter in Health54:52 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 Introduction8:35 "Exergaming"15:58 Pizza as a protein source22:12 The hype surrounding HIIT and "exercise snacks"35:25 Cutting edge research on farts and Alzheimer's disease42:08 Smartwatch systems for temper tantrum warnings50:55 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.Chapters0:00 Introduction5:44 A modern redesign of the bicycle12:55 A controversial rib removal surgery26:48 Olive oil shots for weight loss31:05 Cutting edge fart research36:18 A misguided remedy for nasal congestion38:47 Popcorn lung44:38 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 week21:34 "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.Chapters00:00 Thanksgiving Plans and Baja Blast Snuggies11:37 Extreme Looksmaxxing21:03 Wearable Cortisol Trackers and Health Gadgets25:08 Toilets That Monitor "Gut Health"31:44 Caffeine and Cortisol: Debunking Myths41:01 The Science of Thigh Circumference and Health50:37 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.Chapters0:00 Intro / Taco Bell updates13:17 Nude bowling and comedy saunas26:21 Uncrustaburgers and state fair foods33:04 Energy drinks, but for girls47:15 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 Lauren3:45 Major pie update11:30 FDA announcement regarding menopausal hormone therapy24:04 Peter Attia backlash37:26 The cube rule of food identification43:10 Bacteria maxxing and fart maxxing48:08 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.Chapters0:00 Intro8:04 "Dangers" of running marathonshttps://nypost.com/2025/11/01/health/all-the-ways-running-marathons-can-wreck-your-body/21:37 Toothpaste, but for womenhttps://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/health/health-problems/so-apparently-toothpaste-is-made-for-men/news-story/e011eaea83b2e12eb2282bf71a7cef2632:52 Brains "eating themselves" after menopausehttps://www.youtube.com/shorts/9qE1mdcaUGo46:46 (Alleged) prevention of heart disease and cancer from estrogen-based hormone therapyhttps://www.instagram.com/reels/DQHcW1UCqDs/https://www.news-medical.net/news/20251021/Study-suggests-earlier-start-of-hormone-therapy-optimizes-long-term-health-outcomes.aspx1:07:41 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 stamps0:00 Intro5:51 Man-opause survivors10:45 "High-protein" versions of common foods25:37 Lead in protein powders37:20 killer protein bars (and broader discussion of processed foods)44:37 Lead exposure among serial killers49:06 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 chatter7:18 Apple cider vinegar update10:00 Taco Bell ultramarathon20:20 Leggings with built-in resistance bands37:54 Mitochondria makeover pill50:56 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/3Occ4OGw8qUTime stamps:0:00 Intro3:03 New protein drinks at Starbucks10:34 Beer stein holding (for your health?)15:37 The Tylenol during pregnancy controversy46:58 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."Chapters00:00 Travel Troubles: A Weekend to Remember12:55 Running vs. Cycling: The Great Debate25:39 Looks Minimizing: A New Trend in Fitness28:54 Clutter and Attraction: The Hidden Impact31:56 Navigating Relationship Dynamics39:30 Exploring Ear Seeding and Cortisol Face49:44 The Truth About Pumpkin Spice01:01:34 Loaded Water

In Episode 23 of Front Page Fitness, Drs Eric Trexler and Lauren Colenso-Semple dissect several viral wellness trends and questionable health claims while discussing broader issues in science communication. The hosts analyze TikTok's "Great Lock-In" challenge as essentially rebranded New Year's resolutions, debate the value of intense focus periods versus constant balance, and investigate a bizarre "Slim Room" treatment claiming to burn 1,500-2,000 calories through multiple simultaneous therapies. They critique Tracy Anderson's "vomitous" stance regarding high-protein diets, including her arbitrary "four-legged animal" dietary restriction. The discussion shifts to serious criticism of supplement marketing that falsely claims whole protein sources like steak provide no usable protein, with additional commentary about scientists or professionals in adjacent fields who venture into nutrition without proper expertise. Throughout the episode, they address the fundamental problems plaguing health and fitness content creation.Chapters0:00 Intro & Production Updates9:09 The Great Lock-In Challenge20:38 Slim Rooms26:03 Poop Donation Program32:00 Protein "Maxxing"46:05 Essential Amino Acids vs. Protein55:30 The State of Science Communication in Health and Fitness1:13:26 Closing Thoughts