Front Page Fitness

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.

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Chapters

0:00 - Intro rant about science communication & scientific communication on social media

22:08 - Headlines begin: birth control & the nocebo effect

34:20 - Fear of moving "wrong"

46:23 - Creatine as a gateway drug

55:11 - 5 "parenting mistakes that shorten your kids' life"

1:10:53 - Cats, birds & dirty windows

1:13:02 - Wrap-up & sign-off

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.com

Chapters

0:00 Intro

2:59 This month in the MASS Research Review

4:47 Headline: "How to build muscle in a month" and the quick-fix problem

11:13 Headline: does yo-yo dieting really wreck your metabolism?

20:53 The Protein Wars: how much do you actually need?

36:21 Placebo effects & peptides

52:06 Listener Q: training around shift work

57:19 Listener Q: prepping for a 161-mile trail hike

1:03:47 Wrapping up

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.

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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.com

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

8:56 FPF in the top 100 podcasts

11:17 People are doing too much stuff with needles

21:20 Hydration Myths and Misconceptions

28:13 New Research on Exercise Guidelines

42:00 Sedentary Lifestyle vs. Exercise

48:51 Drawbacks of "optimization"

52:26 Does footwear really matter during exercise?

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 Review

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Chapters

00:00 Travel Tales and Tips

06:09 Creatine Soap

12:12 Cramping and Creatine

18:05 Skin Health and Tanning

30:29 Smart Underwear Technology

41:44 Beer, Health, and Technology

https://listverse.com/2015/03/02/10-important-advances-made-because-of-beer/

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 Review

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Technical Difficulties

01:10 Caffeine Issues

04:54 Concerning Books for Children

07:23 True Crime

09:27 Micro Habits for a Healthier Life

10:49 Breathing and Decision Making

15:11 The Importance of Making Your Bed

20:22 Practicing Gratitude Daily

23:21 Stretching and Movement Habits

24:16 Fresh Air and Morning Routines

26:04 Unplugging from Technology

31:15 Hydration Myths and Realities

35:05 Reading

42:20 Fitness Standards by Age

47:55 The Pinky Time Trend

55:25 Listener Questions on Muscle and Diabetes

01:03:10 AI in Movement Assessment

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.com

Chapter

00:00 Intro

05:43 Innovations in Female Urination Devices

17:28 Kitten Maxing: The Joy of Cats

20:31 Bariatric Jello and Misinformation in Diets

33:23 Preloading Strategies for Calorie Control

35:24 Exploring Creatine: Myths and Facts

38:54 Creatine for Kids and Teens

41:11 Dosing Creatine: Standard vs. Body Weight

43:31 Creatine Delivery Methods: Pills vs. Powders

45:11 Bloating and Creatine: Understanding the Myths

48:03 Creatine and Hair Loss: Debunking the Myths

50:25 Creatine and Anxiety: A Mixed Bag

52:09 Creatine and Endometriosis: Exploring the Links

56:01 Creatine's Impact on Sleep and Cognitive Function

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.com

Chapters

00:00 Menopause and Energy Expenditure (on social media)

17:52 Peptides in the Wild (Melanotan)

28:12 Revisiting Beethoven

34:25 Fitness for Petite Women ONLY

41:36 Nutrition Label Heuristics

51:10 Protein Quality

1:11:32 Pet Appreciation

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.com

Chapters

00:00 Intro and more pets from the FPF Army

07:51 Friction-maxxing

15:29 Nonna-maxxing

19:33 Toilet tech updates

27:09 Inn-n-Out University

32:13 Crawfish ice cream

39:15 Ultraprocessed foods

53:01 Pushups for every age category

1:02:23 AI chatbots versus chemotherapy

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)

Chapters

00:00 Intro

05:08 The internet hates Lauren

09:47 The internet hates Lauren more

16:11 How you're annoying your pet

24:50 "Runcations"

27:35 The Rise of Public Audio Disruption

33:04 New Internet Slang

38:31 "Dry-Begging"

42:10 Dishwasher Myths and Misconceptions

46:17 Hershey's Chocolate Controversy

49:48 Strength Tests and Longevity

55:32 The Dirty Dozen and Food Safety

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.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

04:07 Cat Content and Listener Engagement

10:02 LooksMaxxing and the Manosphere

17:04 EasterMaxxing

23:28 Travel Hygiene

29:25 Laundry Habits and ADHD Coaches

37:00 Electrical Muscle Stimulation as Exercise

48:11 Oral GLP-1 Medications