Front Page Fitness

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Sep 17, 2025 • 1h 3min

Ep 22 - Useless Fitness Quizzes

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.Chapters00:00 Eric & Lauren's Social Media Feud05:24 Ozempic Vulva08:53 Useless Online Quizzes and Sauna Conversations14:40 The Impact of Defecation on Performance26:50 Smartphone Use and Hemorrhoids34:30 Home Remedies for Sinus Issues and the Dangers of Over-the-Counter Nasal Sprays41:07 Airplane Food Etiquette50:12 Bad Eggs54:55 Toxic Spouse Behavior and Parenting Dynamics
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Sep 10, 2025 • 1h 7min

Ep 21 - Is Coffee Wrecking Your Hormones?

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 stamps00:00 Introduction and Weekend Recap05:08 Netflix Documentaries: Unknown Number and Catfishing16:32 Health Concerns: Gel Nail Polish and European Regulations28:17 Female Physiology Debate and Importance of Meta-Analyses of Human Trials33:07 Exploring the "Sexercise" Calorie Calculator39:45 The Rise of Quadrobics45:20 Questionable Exercise Routine "For Lymphatic System and Fascia"47:58 Cat talk56:45 The Impact of Coffee on Hormones
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Sep 3, 2025 • 1h 8min

Ep 20 - "Biggest Loser" Documentary Reaction & Raw Milk Dangers

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.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates07:30 The Launch of 'Man Cereal'11:35 Controversy Over Raw Milk Consumption17:50 New Words in the Dictionary22:43 Psoriasis Fries27:44 Documentary Reaction (The Biggest Loser)49:09 Metabolism Myths and Realities1:03:22 Eric Helms' (Unauthorized) Cameo1:04:13 Presidential Fitness Testing
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Aug 27, 2025 • 1h 14min

Ep 19 - Luxury Wellness Strategies and Earlobe Cosmetics

In this episode of Front Page Fitness, Eric and Lauren revisit some old topics and cover some new ground. They discuss "fibermaxxing" and "GLP-1" smoothies, "neck hanging" for sleep improvements, earlobe procedures, "hole-tox," luxury wellness strategies, and more.Link to the geriatric pants:https://www.amazon.com/LETAOTAO-Elastic-Seniors-Adaptive-Elderly/dp/B0CSK6CRVDTime stamps:00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates03:39 Listener Feedback, Fiber Maxing Smoothies, and "GLP-1" Smoothies12:30 She-Wee Use in Bodybuilding17:35 Sleep Maxing and Neck Hanging Controversy25:30 Beauty Trends and Earlobe Care38:37 "Hole-Tox" (Anal Botox)48:13 Wellness Trends from the Dark Ages54:18 Luxury Wellness Trends
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Aug 20, 2025 • 1h 8min

Ep 18 - "Dangers" of Diet Soda, Potatoes, and Ultraprocessed Foods

In this episode of Front Page Fitness, Eric and Lauren discuss various topics ranging from niche fitness ideas for specific demographics to the impact of social media on marketing strategies. They debate the dynamics of location sharing in relationships, generational perspectives on fitness trends, and the resurgence of Jazzercise (and "slashercise"). The conversation also touches on the health implications of diet soda and the misconceptions surrounding potatoes and ultraprocessed foods.Time Stamps00:00 Introduction and chatter about social media marketing05:23 Location Sharing in Relationships09:04 Generational Perspectives on Technology12:32 The Comeback of Jazzercise19:20 The Introduction of "Slashercise"24:07 Diet Soda and Diabetes Risk35:14 The Nutritional Value of Potatoes45:00 Health "Risks" of Ultraprocessed Foods
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Aug 13, 2025 • 1h 11min

Ep 17 - Right and Wrong Ways to Pee

The hosts share hilarious camping stories and discuss the confusion surrounding energy drink recalls. They dive into debates about grilled cheese authenticity and poke fun at niche fitness coaching. A quirky exploration of urination devices for women leads to tips on public urination etiquette. Insights on proper urination habits reveal surprising connections to pelvic floor health. The conversation wraps up with skepticism surrounding collagen supplements and a light-hearted look at naming one's mind, inspired by a pet raccoon.
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Aug 6, 2025 • 1h 11min

Ep 16 - Facial Exercises for “Cortisol Face”

In this episode of Front Page Fitness, hosts Eric Trexler and Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple discuss a variety of topics including updates on sleeping positions and modern slang, 5 exercises to decrease your cortisol face, "Ozempic penis," the effects of female body odor (across the menstrual cycle), the UK government program to collect dog and cat feces, and Coca-Cola embracing cane sugar over high fructose corn syrup.Time stamps:0:00 Intro and updates on sleeping positions and modern slang24:33 5 exercises to decrease your cortisol face37:29 "Ozempic penis"42:22 The effects of female body odor (across the menstrual cycle)53:45 Government program to collect dog and cat feces58:03 Coca-Cola embracing cane sugar over high fructose corn syrup
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Jul 30, 2025 • 1h 16min

Ep 15 - Liver Damage From Supplements & Testosterone Therapy For Menopause

In this episode of Front Page Fitness, Dr. Eric Trexler and Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple discuss Lauren's idea for a "grifter tracker" app, examine testosterone therapy for peri- and post-menopausal women, react to dads embracing "thigh freedom" in swimwear, present a Shirtless Moron Award, and address concerns about teens using protein supplements and supplement-related liver damage.Time stamps0:00 Intro0:42 Brilliant business idea (grifter app)3:08 Testosterone therapy for perimenopausal women29:01 Dads reclaiming "thigh freedom”38:35 SHIRTLESS MORON AWARD44:41 Teens are trying to bulk up on protein supplements1:01:13 Liver damage from dietary supplements
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Jul 23, 2025 • 1h 7min

Ep 14 - No Women Over Age 24 During Peak Gym Hours?

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.Time stamps:00:00 Cultural Observations: A Midwesterner in New York5:25 Fitness Trends: The Dry Scooping Debate10:23 Viral Trends: Aura Farming and Generational Slang14:11 Fibermaxxing: A Trend or Just Good Nutrition?24:13 Gym Policies: Gender-Specific Access and Controversy33:19 Calf Muscles and Dementia: A Misleading Correlation45:54 The Utility of Smart Scales in Fitness Tracking
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Jul 16, 2025 • 1h 5min

Ep 13 - Fridge Cigarettes and Backward Walking

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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