

Front Page Fitness
MASS Research Review
Having trouble staying up-to-date with the newest health and fitness information? Confused or overwhelmed by the constant flood of contradictory health and fitness information? Look no further. In Front Page Fitness, Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple and Dr. Eric Trexler discuss the hot topics dominating the headlines to provide reliable, accessible, and actionable information you can trust.
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Oct 8, 2025 • 1h 7min
Ep 25 - Tylenol Use During Pregnancy
Listen in as the hosts dive into a lively discussion about the new protein lattes at Starbucks and their surprising health benefits. They explore the quirky art of beer stein holding as a fitness trend. A significant segment tackles the controversy around Tylenol use during pregnancy, emphasizing the need for nuanced conversations and balanced maternal well-being. Finally, they critique misleading training advice aimed at specific demographics, reminding listeners that universal principles apply to everyone.

Oct 1, 2025 • 1h 5min
Ep 24 - Ear Seeding For Cortisol Face?
Travel mishaps take center stage as Lauren recalls a chaotic journey. The hosts tackle a viral claim about running harming health, challenging misinformation. They explore the peculiar trend of 'looks minimizing' and its aesthetic risks. Delving into clutter, they discuss its hidden impact on attraction. The intriguing concept of ear seeding for 'cortisol face' is examined, along with insights on pumpkin spice's health claims. Lastly, they critique the loaded water craze and clarify electrolyte use.

Sep 24, 2025 • 1h 16min
Ep 23 - Merits of "Protein-Maxxing" Debated
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.Chapters0:00 Intro & Production Updates9:09 The Great Lock-In Challenge20:38 Slim Rooms26:03 Poop Donation Program32:00 Protein "Maxxing"46:05 Essential Amino Acids vs. Protein55:30 The State of Science Communication in Health and Fitness1:13:26 Closing Thoughts

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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