Front Page Fitness

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

In this episode of Front Page Fitness, Eric Trexler and THE Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple discuss a wide range of health and fitness-adjacent topics including shockingly "low-calorie" burritos, upscale "human upgrade centers," weighted bras, creatine supplementation during menopause, and more.Chapters:0:00 Intro (Lauren is a TV star)6:43 shockingly "low-calorie" burritos21:44 upscale "human upgrade centers"34:58 weighted bras41:43 creatine supplementation during menopause1:00:14 mailbag

In this episode of Front Page Fitness, Drs Eric Trexler and Lauren Colenso-Semple discuss a variety of fitness headlines. Topics include: man-opause survivors, "high-protein" versions of common foods, killer protein bars, lead in protein powders, peeing during endurance events, and much more.

Time stamps

0:00 Intro

5:51 Man-opause survivors

10:45 "High-protein" versions of common foods

25:37 Lead in protein powders

37:20 killer protein bars (and broader discussion of processed foods)

44:37 Lead exposure among serial killers

49:06 Audience feedback: Peeing during endurance events

In this episode of Front Page Fitness, hosts Eric Trexler and Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple engage in a lively discussion covering various topics in fitness and nutrition. They start with a contentious conversation about their credibility as sources of information in the fitness industry. The conversation shifts to a quick update on apple cider vinegar, followed by a discussion about the Taco Bell Ultramarathon in which participants eat at multiple Taco Bell locations during a race. They then explore the claims surrounding leggings with built-in resistance bands and a controversial mitochondria makeover pill, discussing the science behind these products. The episode concludes with listener emails, including a humorous take on urination tactics during marathons.

Time stamps:

0:00 Intro chatter

7:18 Apple cider vinegar update

10:00 Taco Bell ultramarathon

20:20 Leggings with built-in resistance bands

37:54 Mitochondria makeover pill

50:56 Listener emails

In this episode of Front Page Fitness, Eric Trexler and Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple discuss various topics related to health, fitness, and nutrition. Topics include personal updates, new protein lattes, beer stein holding as a health behavior, Tylenol use during pregnancy, and more.

To enjoy this episode on youtube:

https://youtube.com/live/3Occ4OGw8qU

Time stamps:

0:00 Intro

3:03 New protein drinks at Starbucks

10:34 Beer stein holding (for your health?)

15:37 The Tylenol during pregnancy controversy

46:58 Muscle building tips for lesbians ONLY

In this episode of Front Page Fitness, Eric and Lauren discuss a range of topics from travel mishaps to fitness debates. Lauren shares her recent harrowing travel experience, then they dive into fitness headlines detailing the dangers of running, "looksMinimizing" by training for massive muscle asymmetries and imbalances, clutter's impact on relationships, ear seeding for cortisol face, the health claims surrounding pumpkin spice, and the new trend of "loaded water."

Chapters

00:00 Travel Troubles: A Weekend to Remember

12:55 Running vs. Cycling: The Great Debate

25:39 Looks Minimizing: A New Trend in Fitness

28:54 Clutter and Attraction: The Hidden Impact

31:56 Navigating Relationship Dynamics

39:30 Exploring Ear Seeding and Cortisol Face

49:44 The Truth About Pumpkin Spice

01:01:34 Loaded Water

In Episode 23 of Front Page Fitness, Drs Eric Trexler and Lauren Colenso-Semple dissect several viral wellness trends and questionable health claims while discussing broader issues in science communication. The hosts analyze TikTok's "Great Lock-In" challenge as essentially rebranded New Year's resolutions, debate the value of intense focus periods versus constant balance, and investigate a bizarre "Slim Room" treatment claiming to burn 1,500-2,000 calories through multiple simultaneous therapies. They critique Tracy Anderson's "vomitous" stance regarding high-protein diets, including her arbitrary "four-legged animal" dietary restriction. The discussion shifts to serious criticism of supplement marketing that falsely claims whole protein sources like steak provide no usable protein, with additional commentary about scientists or professionals in adjacent fields who venture into nutrition without proper expertise. Throughout the episode, they address the fundamental problems plaguing health and fitness content creation.

Chapters

0:00 Intro & Production Updates

9:09 The Great Lock-In Challenge

20:38 Slim Rooms

26:03 Poop Donation Program

32:00 Protein "Maxxing"

46:05 Essential Amino Acids vs. Protein

55:30 The State of Science Communication in Health and Fitness

1:13:26 Closing Thoughts

In this episode of Front Page Fitness, hosts Eric and Lauren dive into a variety of topics ranging from their fierce social media feud to "Ozempic vulva." They explore the absurdity of online quizzes about body types, the peculiarities of sauna conversations, and the science behind pooping and its impact on performance. The discussion also touches on the alleged dangers of smartphone use in the bathroom, the bizarre trend of cooking on airplanes, and the dynamics of toxic spouse behavior in parenting.

Chapters

00:00 Eric & Lauren's Social Media Feud

05:24 Ozempic Vulva

08:53 Useless Online Quizzes and Sauna Conversations

14:40 The Impact of Defecation on Performance

26:50 Smartphone Use and Hemorrhoids

34:30 Home Remedies for Sinus Issues and the Dangers of Over-the-Counter Nasal Sprays

41:07 Airplane Food Etiquette

50:12 Bad Eggs

54:55 Toxic Spouse Behavior and Parenting Dynamics

In this episode of Front Page Fitness, hosts Eric and Lauren discuss a variety of topics ranging from sports updates to two recent Netflix documentaries about "Catfishing." They delve into health concerns surrounding gel nail polish bans in Europe, explore a new 'sexercise' calorie burning calculator, and introduce the unconventional fitness craze of quadrobics. The episode also features listener feedback about cats' unusual food preferences and takes a critical look at the impact of morning coffee on hormonal health.

Time stamps

00:00 Introduction and Weekend Recap

05:08 Netflix Documentaries: Unknown Number and Catfishing

16:32 Health Concerns: Gel Nail Polish and European Regulations

28:17 Female Physiology Debate and Importance of Meta-Analyses of Human Trials

33:07 Exploring the "Sexercise" Calorie Calculator

39:45 The Rise of Quadrobics

45:20 Questionable Exercise Routine "For Lymphatic System and Fascia"

47:58 Cat talk

56:45 The Impact of Coffee on Hormones

In this episode of Front Page Fitness, hosts Eric Trexler and Lauren Colenso-Semple discuss a variety of topics including the launch of a new breakfast cereal marketed towards men, a controversial case involving raw milk consumption, new words added to the dictionary, and a deep dive into a new documentary about "The Biggest Loser." The conversation highlights the complexities of health, nutrition, and the ethics of reality television, while also touching on the importance of long-term health strategies and the impact of societal trends on personal well-being.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates

07:30 The Launch of 'Man Cereal'

11:35 Controversy Over Raw Milk Consumption

17:50 New Words in the Dictionary

22:43 Psoriasis Fries

27:44 Documentary Reaction (The Biggest Loser)

49:09 Metabolism Myths and Realities

1:03:22 Eric Helms' (Unauthorized) Cameo

1:04:13 Presidential Fitness Testing