Front Page Fitness

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• Ep 62 - Building a Curvy Figure 01.07.2026 1t 20min

  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 Reviewmassresearchreview.comChapters0:00 Intro (Mountain Dew donuts and "anxiety bags")10:22 M&M's cuts two colors over natural dyes16:20 Four Loko & the toxins of 201019:30 Inside "grief workout" classes25:38 Building a "curvy" figure37:51 Can a DNA test program your training?48:03 "15 things trainers would never do"54:49 Gen Z speaks1:02:33 Social media1:07:34 Do stomach vacuums shrink your waist?1:10:35 Circuits vs. heavy lifting: what counts?1:17:44 Sign-off & listener mail
• Ep 61 - Sauerkraut Diet 24.06.2026 1t 15min

  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 Reviewmassresearchreview.comChapters0:00 Intro6:35 The Mountain Dew "Dunkers" saga & donut backlash9:16 Headline: The "testosterone coach" who says smoke & skip sunscreen17:39 RFK Jr.'s sauerkraut & fermented-foods diet39:41 Gen Z "anxiety bags," panic pouches & calm-down kits52:40 Listener email: a partner's Hyrox obsession strains a relationship1:07:40 Listener Q: Can you make the placebo effect work on yourself?1:12:46 Wrap-up
• Ep 60 - Biohacking Conference 19.06.2026 1t 5min

  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 Reviewmassresearchreview.comChapters0:00 Intro7:29 Mountain Dew donuts hit QuikTrip12:00 The viral autoimmune-disease "people pleaser" claim24:01 Dave Asprey's Biohacking Conference36:00 Does biohacking actually work?56:19 Listener Q: How much protein can your body use per serving?1:03:10 Wrap-up
• Ep 59 - Hormonal Contraception 09.06.2026 1t 14min

  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.comChapters0:00 - Intro rant about science communication & scientific communication on social media22:08 - Headlines begin: birth control & the nocebo effect34:20 - Fear of moving "wrong"46:23 - Creatine as a gateway drug55:11 - 5 "parenting mistakes that shorten your kids' life"1:10:53 - Cats, birds & dirty windows1:13:02 - Wrap-up & sign-off
• Ep 58 - Placebo Effects 03.06.2026 1t 4min

  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.comChapters0:00 Intro2:59 This month in the MASS Research Review4:47 Headline: "How to build muscle in a month" and the quick-fix problem11:13 Headline: does yo-yo dieting really wreck your metabolism?20:53 The Protein Wars: how much do you actually need?36:21 Placebo effects & peptides52:06 Listener Q: training around shift work57:19 Listener Q: prepping for a 161-mile trail hike1:03:47 Wrapping up
• Ep 57 - Physical Activity Guidelines Debunked? 28.05.2026 1t 2min

  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.comChapters00:00 Introduction8:56 FPF in the top 100 podcasts11:17 People are doing too much stuff with needles21:20 Hydration Myths and Misconceptions28:13 New Research on Exercise Guidelines42:00 Sedentary Lifestyle vs. Exercise48:51 Drawbacks of "optimization"52:26 Does footwear really matter during exercise?
• Ep 56 - Beer, Health, and Technology 19.05.2026 55min

  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 Reviewmassresearchreview.comChapters00:00 Travel Tales and Tips06:09 Creatine Soap12:12 Cramping and Creatine18:05 Skin Health and Tanning30:29 Smart Underwear Technology41:44 Beer, Health, and Technologyhttps://listverse.com/2015/03/02/10-important-advances-made-because-of-beer/
• Ep 55 - Micro Habits 12.05.2026 1t 15min

  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 Reviewmassresearchreview.comChapters00:00 Introduction and Technical Difficulties01:10 Caffeine Issues04:54 Concerning Books for Children07:23 True Crime09:27 Micro Habits for a Healthier Life10:49 Breathing and Decision Making15:11 The Importance of Making Your Bed20:22 Practicing Gratitude Daily23:21 Stretching and Movement Habits24:16 Fresh Air and Morning Routines26:04 Unplugging from Technology31:15 Hydration Myths and Realities35:05 Reading42:20 Fitness Standards by Age47:55 The Pinky Time Trend55:25 Listener Questions on Muscle and Diabetes01:03:10 AI in Movement Assessment
• Ep 54 - Creatine FAQ 07.05.2026 1t 15min

  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.comChapter00:00 Intro05:43 Innovations in Female Urination Devices17:28 Kitten Maxing: The Joy of Cats20:31 Bariatric Jello and Misinformation in Diets33:23 Preloading Strategies for Calorie Control35:24 Exploring Creatine: Myths and Facts38:54 Creatine for Kids and Teens41:11 Dosing Creatine: Standard vs. Body Weight43:31 Creatine Delivery Methods: Pills vs. Powders45:11 Bloating and Creatine: Understanding the Myths48:03 Creatine and Hair Loss: Debunking the Myths50:25 Creatine and Anxiety: A Mixed Bag52:09 Creatine and Endometriosis: Exploring the Links56:01 Creatine's Impact on Sleep and Cognitive Function
• Ep 53 - Protein Quality 29.04.2026 1t 21min

  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.comChapters00:00 Menopause and Energy Expenditure (on social media)17:52 Peptides in the Wild (Melanotan)28:12 Revisiting Beethoven34:25 Fitness for Petite Women ONLY41:36 Nutrition Label Heuristics51:10 Protein Quality1:11:32 Pet Appreciation
• Ep 52 - Ultraprocessed Food Alarmism 22.04.2026 1t 16min

  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.comChapters00:00 Intro and more pets from the FPF Army07:51 Friction-maxxing15:29 Nonna-maxxing19:33 Toilet tech updates27:09 Inn-n-Out University32:13 Crawfish ice cream39:15 Ultraprocessed foods53:01 Pushups for every age category1:02:23 AI chatbots versus chemotherapy
• Ep 51 - The Dirty Dozen 15.04.2026 1t 8min

  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)Chapters00:00 Intro05:08 The internet hates Lauren09:47 The internet hates Lauren more16:11 How you're annoying your pet24:50 "Runcations"27:35 The Rise of Public Audio Disruption33:04 New Internet Slang38:31 "Dry-Begging"42:10 Dishwasher Myths and Misconceptions46:17 Hershey's Chocolate Controversy49:48 Strength Tests and Longevity55:32 The Dirty Dozen and Food Safety
• Ep 50 - Oral GLP-1 Agonists 08.04.2026 1t 3min

  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.Chapters00:00 Introduction04:07 Cat Content and Listener Engagement10:02 LooksMaxxing and the Manosphere17:04 EasterMaxxing23:28 Travel Hygiene29:25 Laundry Habits and ADHD Coaches37:00 Electrical Muscle Stimulation as Exercise48:11 Oral GLP-1 Medications
• Ep 49 - Health At Every Size 02.04.2026 1t 14min

  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.Chapters00:00 Intro13:53 Podcasting Value18:08 Creatine Salts: A New Trend?29:29 Sword Yoga: A New Fitness Craze34:43 Dishwasher Loading: The Right Way?40:58 Navigating Health and Body Image59:50 Hypothalamic Amenorrhea Coaching
• Ep 48 - New Menopause Research 25.03.2026 1t 8min

  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.Chapters00:00 Chatter and introducing new review paper06:22 Social media claims about the paper08:15 What is a "narrative review"14:03 Nuances of metabolism research20:03 Fat Oxidation versus fat loss24:00 Claims versus data (resting expenditure)31:06 Effects of hormone therapy & Limitations of Rodent Studies36:05 Summarizing resting metabolism data39:49 Claims versus data (activity expenditure)43:34 Re-interpreting the data45:20 Advice for assessing evidence behind claims51:56 Conclusions and future directions55:54 How this relates (or doesn't) to "calories in, calories out"59:47 Wrapping up the show
• Ep 47 - David Bar Lawsuit 18.03.2026 58min

  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 news10:18 David Bar lawsuit30:34 Optimal showering frequency37:26 Butter runs41:42 Cindy Crawford's morning routine50:26 FOMO vs FOBO controversy
• Ep 46 - Forgotten Wellness Fads 11.03.2026 1t 18min

  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.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Milestones in Influencing06:10 Insinuation Anxiety16:35 The Rise of FOBO and Its Implications24:38 Bizarre Wellness Fads: A Nostalgic Look33:06 New Game: Real Headline or Fake Headline39:26 Debunking Coffee Myths: Timing and Caffeine46:30 Daylight Savings Time53:39 Revisiting Sleep Positions01:03:25 Mailbag
• Ep 45 - RFK Jr. Destroys Lauren 05.03.2026 1t 8min

  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/Chapters00:00 Introduction2:35 RFK Jr vs Lauren (peptide updates)27:37 Lauren featured in Arnold Schwarzenegger’s newsletter,29:14 Arnold Schwarzenegger Slams 4 TikTok Fitness Trends37:15 New, very distasteful version of "maxxing"41:48 Plastic surgery vacation51:35 What no one tells you about GLP-1s55:35 Listener Emails
• Ep 44 - Best Foods For Men 27.02.2026 1t 8min

  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.Chapters00:00 Intro02:28 The RFK Jr. and Kid Rock Workout Video09:09 The SWAG Procedure and Its Implications15:35 Men's Health Food Trends for 202624:56 The Controversy Over Reese's Peanut Butter Cups32:37 State of Exercise in the U.S.37:54 Wearable Fitness Technology48:17 The Concept of "Trimester Zero"56:37 Listener Feedback and Q&A
• Ep 43 - Peptide Hype 18.02.2026 1t 9min

  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.Chapters00:00 Intro12:25 Winter Olympics: A Newfound Interest26:55 Valentine's Day 33:17 Innovative Protein Products in the Market42:42 Lasagna Battery: A Culinary Experiment Gone Wrong47:43 The Rise of Peptides in Wellness and Fitness01:08:24 Closing Thoughts and Listener Engagement