Front Page Fitness

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Having trouble staying up-to-date with the newest health and fitness information? Confused or overwhelmed by the constant flood of contradictory health and fitness information? Look no further. In Front Page Fitness, Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple and Dr. Eric Trexler discuss the hot topics dominating the headlines to provide reliable, accessible, and actionable information you can trust.

  1. 1D AGO

    Ep 36 - Health Scam Quiz

    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

    1h 1m

  2. DEC 17

    Ep 35 - Pizza as a Protein Source?

    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

    1h 10m

  3. DEC 10

    Ep 34 - Rib Removal Surgery

    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)

    1h 9m

  4. DEC 3

    Ep 33 - Blue Light at Night (Effects on Sleep?)

    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"

    1h 16m

  5. NOV 26

    Ep 32 - Ultra-Precise Coffee Timing

    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

    1h 4m

  6. NOV 19

    Ep 31 - Energy Drinks, But For Women

    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)

    1h 15m

  7. NOV 13

    Ep 30 - Culinary Breakthroughs (Baja Blast Pie, Cube Rule)

    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

    59 min

  8. NOV 6

    Ep 29 - Toothpaste, but for Women

    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

    1h 12m
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Having trouble staying up-to-date with the newest health and fitness information? Confused or overwhelmed by the constant flood of contradictory health and fitness information? Look no further. In Front Page Fitness, Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple and Dr. Eric Trexler discuss the hot topics dominating the headlines to provide reliable, accessible, and actionable information you can trust.

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