In this episode of Front Page Fitness, hosts Eric Trexler and Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple discuss various cultural observations, fitness trends, and health-related topics. First they check in on young person culture by discussing "dry scooping" (the TikTok trend of consuming supplements without water), "aura farming," and "fibermaxxing." Then they discuss controversial gym policies that restrict access based on age and gender and a misleading correlation between calf muscle size and dementia risk. Finally, they debate the utility of smart scales in tracking body composition and health metrics.

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00:00 Cultural Observations: A Midwesterner in New York

5:25 Fitness Trends: The Dry Scooping Debate

10:23 Viral Trends: Aura Farming and Generational Slang

14:11 Fibermaxxing: A Trend or Just Good Nutrition?

24:13 Gym Policies: Gender-Specific Access and Controversy

33:19 Calf Muscles and Dementia: A Misleading Correlation

45:54 The Utility of Smart Scales in Fitness Tracking

In this episode of Front Page Fitness, hosts Eric Trexler and Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple discuss a variety of topics including culinary experiments with mushrooms, true crime, The Ouija Board of Wellness, and 'fridge cigarettes.' The conversation also covers the myths surrounding nicotine and its addictive properties, the latest longevity supplement (spermidine), backward treadmill walking, the effectiveness of walking after strength training for fat burn, and the best type of beer.

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00:00 Mushroom Experimentation and True Crime

11:14 TikTok Trends: The Ouija Board of Wellness

17:07 Fridge Cigarettes

27:00 Nicotine: Myths and Misconceptions

35:45 Spermidine Supplementation and The Longevity Grift

43:00 Backward Walking on Treadmills

49:51 Walking After Lifting (to burn fat)

1:00:48 The Best Beer

In this episode of Front Page Fitness, hosts Eric Trexler and Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple discuss a variety of topics, including unusual drink combinations, the origins of Mountain Dew, listener emails about sleeping positions, the concept of “old people smell” and its relation to “superfoods,” the effectiveness of low-acid diets for weight loss, arbitrary fitness standards, and the implications of a government crackdown on compounded medications.

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0:00 Introduction

1:44 Unusual Drink Combinations and The Origins of Mountain Dew

9:55 Listener Emails and Sleeping Positions

14:03 Old People Smells and Superfoods

20:47 Low-acid diets for weight loss

30:58 Fitness Assessments and Peak Shape

44:57 Government Crackdown on Compounded Medications

In this episode of Front Page Fitness, hosts Eric Trexler and Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple discuss a variety of health and fitness trends, including the mouth taping trend, the rise of gas station supplements dubbed 'gas station heroin', the controversial sugar diet, and the pros and cons of tracking health metrics.Here's the link to Eric's geriatric pants:https://www.amazon.com/LETAOTAO-Elastic-Seniors-Adaptive-Elderly/dp/B0CSJSGL46/Time stamps:0:00 Intro19:06 Mouth Taping32:17 Gas station heroin45:40 The Sugar Diet54:12 The Pros and Cons of Wearables and Tracking Health Metrics

In this episode of Front Page Fitness, Drs Eric Trexler and Lauren Colenso-Semple discuss various topics related to health and fitness, including the controversial debate over whether cannolis are sandwiches, the myths surrounding alcohol consumption and fat burning, the effectiveness of gut health interventions like fecal transplants, the impact of longevity supplements, and the troubling trend of 'Skinny Tok' on social media. They emphasize the importance of evidence-based information and the need for a balanced approach to health and body image.

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00:00 Introduction and Cannoli Controversy

10:43 Alcohol and Fat Burning Myths

18:30 Gut Health and Fecal Transplants

30:09 Supplements and Biological Age Claims

37:28 'SkinnyTok' is banned

42:55 The Impact of Social Media on Body Image

47:28 Weight Loss Drugs and Body Image

54:03 Exercise, Food, and Body Image

58:28 Old People Complaining About Young People

In this episode of Front Page Fitness, Eric Trexler and Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple discuss various topics related to health, fitness, and misinformation. They start with a light-hearted conversation about their attire before diving into a debate about the merits of aerosol butter on popcorn. The discussion then shifts to the 'Instagram Moron Awards,' where they critique dangerous health misinformation circulating online, particularly regarding mammograms and protein intake. They also explore fitness standards, particularly the crunch test, and the role of medical doctors in health communication. The episode culminates in a contentious debate about health claims made by various professionals, emphasizing the importance of accurate information in health and fitness.

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0:00 Intro and clothing choices

1:33 The merits of aerosolized butter

5:37 Instagram Moron Awards (mammograms)

9:28 Instagram Moron Awards (protein and fat loss)

19:45 Instagram Moron Awards (keto and cholesterol)

22:44 How many crunches can you do?

35:20 Researcher debates medical doctor about science

49:36 Synergy between clinical experience and research

57:59 Simple, actionable health info

1:00:56 Striking the right tone when addressing misinformation

In this episode of Front Page Fitness, Eric Trexler and Lauren Colenso-Semple discuss various topics surrounding fitness, nutrition, and the impact of social media on public perception. They discuss the new Liver King documentary, the efficacy of weighted vests, the infamous Theranos scandal involving Elizabeth Holmes, and the myths surrounding menopause and energy expenditure.

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00:00 Introduction

01:13 The Weight of Evidence: Weighted Vests

09:37 Elizabeth Holmes and the Theranos Saga

17:13 Liver King Documentary

29:08 Science Fraud Fueling Menopause Misconceptions

38:35 Energy Expenditure and Exercise: The Real Story

47:48 The Role of Exercise in Weight Management

49:32 The Afterburn Effect: Myth or Reality?

53:43 The Importance of Accurate Science Communication

57:03 Energy Expenditure During Menopause

1:00:36 Concluding Thoughts

In this episode of Front Page Fitness, hosts Eric Trexler and Lauren Colenso-Semple explore various topics related to health, nutrition, and the chaotic world of online fitness trends. They discuss the absurdity of influencers eating dog food for protein, the debate over whether tacos can be classified as sandwiches, and the implications of a raw egg diet on relationships. The conversation also touches on the science of sleep positions, the myths surrounding sodium and health (and aging), and whether or not high-carb, grain-heavy foods were designed to "neuter" you.

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00:00 Introduction and Online Chaos

02:45 Food Controversies and Litigation

08:48 Influencer Eats Dog Food

20:30 Evidence-Based Sleeping Positions

32:40 Purported "fat-burning foods" also said to "reverse cancer"

44:20 Sodium, Processed Foods, and Aging: Debunking Myths

01:00:33 Bland, high-carb foods designed to "neuter" you?

01:13:53 Wrap-Up: Key Takeaways and Final Thoughts

In this episode of Front Page Fitness, Drs Eric Trexler and Lauren Colenso-Semple dive into this week's controversial headlines in health and fitness, including cycle syncing, sex-specific fitness recommendations, fart walks, silicone dumbbells, and a snack that will purportedly help you "live to 100." They also discuss and the science behind "calories in, calories out," the complexities of energy balance, and how to navigate client expectations in weight loss. Finally, the hosts have a heated debate about sandwich preferences.Time stamps:00:00 Cycle Syncing and Sex-Specific Training14:00 Fart Walks19:45 Phallic Silicone Dumbbells24:30 Popcorn Helps You Live to 100?40:00 The Reality of Calories In, Calories Out01:14:50 The Sandwich Debate

In this episode of Front Page Fitness, Dr. Eric Trexler and Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple discuss various topics related to fitness and nutrition, including the Cheese Whiz challenge, the science behind brown fat and its role in weight loss, foods that are purported to "burn fat better than Ozempic," and the importance of protein intake for muscle growth.Time stamps:00:00 Introduction02:43 Cheese Challenges and Culinary Innovations06:22 The Science of "Fat Loss Foods"30:26 Protein vs. Exercise: The Cake Versus The Icing55:59 Practical Protein Recommendations for Health