Front Page Fitness Ep 13 - Fridge Cigarettes and Backward Walking
Jul 16, 2025
The hosts dive into quirky culinary experiments with mushrooms and true crime tales involving poisoned relationships. 'Fridge cigarettes' are humorously debated as a Diet Coke substitute, alongside myths about nicotine in fitness circles. They scrutinize the effectiveness of longevity supplements while exploring the unique benefits of backward walking on treadmills. Expect a lively discussion on confusing fitness advice and the hilarious rivalry between Guinness and IPAs, with a surprising consensus on Belgian triples!
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Mushroom Doesn't Replace Steak
- Eric Trexler experimented by eating a large marinated mushroom hoping it would taste like steak.
- He enjoyed it but firmly stated mushrooms do not have the texture or taste of steak.
Mushroom Murder Case
- A woman in Australia poisoned relatives with toxic mushrooms but claimed it was accidental.
- She was convicted for intentional murder after evidence proved she planned it, cautioning about careless criminal acts.
TikTok's Ouija Board of Wellness
- TikTok trend endorses using body sway for food choices, a pseudoscientific practice called muscle testing.
- Eric Trexler criticizes this as misleading and distinct from real kinesiology, the science of human movement.