Front Page Fitness

In this episode, Dr. Eric Trexler and Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple discuss various topics ranging from teaching experiences and the impact of introversion, to the significance of grip strength for longevity. They explore the concept of walkout songs for speaking engagements, review a cereal product, and delve into the marketing of unisex footwear and running shoes. The conversation shifts to the misconceptions surrounding creatine and its marketing, the effects of testosterone and cold plunges, and the role of AI in fitness training. Finally, they address digital distractions and the importance of maintaining productivity in a technology-driven world.

Chapters

00:00 Teaching and Social Dynamics

06:06 Unexpected Speaking Engagements

16:01 Running Shoes and Gender Marketing

21:59 Creatine Marketing and Miscommunication

28:05 The Rise of Celebrity-Endorsed Supplements

34:31 Testosterone Myths and Misconceptions

41:11 The Role of AI in Fitness Training

50:58 Digital Distractions and Productivity

01:07:29 Personalizing Productivity and Wellness

In this episode, Eric Trexler and Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple discuss various topics related to fitness, health trends, and New Year's resolutions. They reflect on the launch of 'man cereal', explore the psychology behind New Year's resolutions, and delve into the latest health trends for 2026. The conversation also touches on the science of training times, the complexities of hormonal balance and fasting, and the bizarre trend of using cadaver fat for cosmetic procedures. Finally, they discuss the emerging concept of 'zone zero' training, which emphasizes low-intensity movement.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and New Year Reflections

01:12 The Launch of Man Cereal

06:15 New Year's Resolutions and Fresh Start Effect

14:41 Trends in Fitness and Gym Attendance

15:52 Health Trends for 2026

31:55 Cortisol, Fasting, and Complicated Recommendations

37:23 Dystopian Beauty Trends

40:52 Ethics of Body Donation

44:50 Regulatory Concerns in Aesthetic Procedures

46:00 The Rise of Zone Zero Training

51:00 Listener Mail and Travel Plans

In this episode, hosts Eric Trexler and Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple discuss various topics ranging from flight delays and seasonal weather woes to unique taste tests of drinks like Baja Blast and eggnog. They reflect on culinary adventures from 2025, explore the potential legal recognition of pets as dependents, and provide insights into selecting wines. The conversation also touches on predictions for fitness trends in 2026 and humorously critiques sensational headlines from the New York Post.

00:00 Flight Delays and Airport Woes

03:02 Weather Woes and Seasonal Reflections

05:58 Taste Testing: Baja Blast and Beyond

11:55 The Eggnog Experiment: A Culinary Catastrophe

17:49 Legal Pets and Tax Credits

23:54 Wine 101: Selecting the Perfect Holiday Wine

33:13 Understanding Wine: The Zinfandel Debate

34:43 Wine Education: Beyond Just Drinking

35:55 Trends for 2026: Predictions in Fitness and Supplements

38:49 Hormonal Trends: The Next Big Thing?

40:28 The Future of Food: GLP-1 and Weight Loss

42:47 Fitness Fads: Revisiting the 80s

45:14 Diet Trends: Regression to Low-Fat Diets

49:16 Alcohol and Health: The Changing Narrative

51:07 Research Gone Wild: The Masturbation Study

56:35 The New York Post: A Love-Hate Relationship

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

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

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)

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"

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

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)

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