Front Page Fitness

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

In this episode of Front Page Fitness, hosts Eric and Lauren dive into a variety of topics ranging from their fierce social media feud to "Ozempic vulva." They explore the absurdity of online quizzes about body types, the peculiarities of sauna conversations, and the science behind pooping and its impact on performance. The discussion also touches on the alleged dangers of smartphone use in the bathroom, the bizarre trend of cooking on airplanes, and the dynamics of toxic spouse behavior in parenting.Chapters00:00 Eric & Lauren's Social Media Feud05:24 Ozempic Vulva08:53 Useless Online Quizzes and Sauna Conversations14:40 The Impact of Defecation on Performance26:50 Smartphone Use and Hemorrhoids34:30 Home Remedies for Sinus Issues and the Dangers of Over-the-Counter Nasal Sprays41:07 Airplane Food Etiquette50:12 Bad Eggs54:55 Toxic Spouse Behavior and Parenting Dynamics

In this episode of Front Page Fitness, hosts Eric and Lauren discuss a variety of topics ranging from sports updates to two recent Netflix documentaries about "Catfishing." They delve into health concerns surrounding gel nail polish bans in Europe, explore a new 'sexercise' calorie burning calculator, and introduce the unconventional fitness craze of quadrobics. The episode also features listener feedback about cats' unusual food preferences and takes a critical look at the impact of morning coffee on hormonal health.Time stamps00:00 Introduction and Weekend Recap05:08 Netflix Documentaries: Unknown Number and Catfishing16:32 Health Concerns: Gel Nail Polish and European Regulations28:17 Female Physiology Debate and Importance of Meta-Analyses of Human Trials33:07 Exploring the "Sexercise" Calorie Calculator39:45 The Rise of Quadrobics45:20 Questionable Exercise Routine "For Lymphatic System and Fascia"47:58 Cat talk56:45 The Impact of Coffee on Hormones

In this episode of Front Page Fitness, hosts Eric Trexler and Lauren Colenso-Semple discuss a variety of topics including the launch of a new breakfast cereal marketed towards men, a controversial case involving raw milk consumption, new words added to the dictionary, and a deep dive into a new documentary about "The Biggest Loser." The conversation highlights the complexities of health, nutrition, and the ethics of reality television, while also touching on the importance of long-term health strategies and the impact of societal trends on personal well-being.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates07:30 The Launch of 'Man Cereal'11:35 Controversy Over Raw Milk Consumption17:50 New Words in the Dictionary22:43 Psoriasis Fries27:44 Documentary Reaction (The Biggest Loser)49:09 Metabolism Myths and Realities1:03:22 Eric Helms' (Unauthorized) Cameo1:04:13 Presidential Fitness Testing

In this episode of Front Page Fitness, Eric and Lauren revisit some old topics and cover some new ground. They discuss "fibermaxxing" and "GLP-1" smoothies, "neck hanging" for sleep improvements, earlobe procedures, "hole-tox," luxury wellness strategies, and more.Link to the geriatric pants:https://www.amazon.com/LETAOTAO-Elastic-Seniors-Adaptive-Elderly/dp/B0CSK6CRVDTime stamps:00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates03:39 Listener Feedback, Fiber Maxing Smoothies, and "GLP-1" Smoothies12:30 She-Wee Use in Bodybuilding17:35 Sleep Maxing and Neck Hanging Controversy25:30 Beauty Trends and Earlobe Care38:37 "Hole-Tox" (Anal Botox)48:13 Wellness Trends from the Dark Ages54:18 Luxury Wellness Trends

In this episode of Front Page Fitness, Eric and Lauren discuss various topics ranging from niche fitness ideas for specific demographics to the impact of social media on marketing strategies. They debate the dynamics of location sharing in relationships, generational perspectives on fitness trends, and the resurgence of Jazzercise (and "slashercise"). The conversation also touches on the health implications of diet soda and the misconceptions surrounding potatoes and ultraprocessed foods.Time Stamps00:00 Introduction and chatter about social media marketing05:23 Location Sharing in Relationships09:04 Generational Perspectives on Technology12:32 The Comeback of Jazzercise19:20 The Introduction of "Slashercise"24:07 Diet Soda and Diabetes Risk35:14 The Nutritional Value of Potatoes45:00 Health "Risks" of Ultraprocessed Foods

In this episode of Front Page Fitness, hosts Eric Trexler and Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple discuss a variety of topics ranging from camping experiences to the mislabeling of energy drinks. They delve into culinary debates about grilled cheese, the absurdities of niche fitness coaching, urination devices, and the many wrong ways to pee. The conversation also touches on health insights related to incontinence, aging, mindfulness practices, and the skepticism surrounding collagen supplements.Chapters00:00 Camping Adventures and Outdoor Experiences03:47 Celsius Energy Drinks and Alcohol Mix-Up08:34 Grilled Cheese Rant on Reddit13:36 Extremely Niche Fitness Business Coaches23:25 Innovative Urination Device for Women31:11 The Right and Wrong Way to Pee39:38 Incontinence in Fitness Coaching40:00 Celebrating Fitness at 10047:12 The One-Page Miracle for Brain Health56:06 Collagen: The Beauty Booster?01:08:01 Key Takeaways and Final Thoughts