Front Page Fitness

Dr. Eric Trexler and Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple tackle bizarre fitness trends, spotlighting the absurdity of claims like cayenne pepper in socks keeping you warm. They critique the confusing redesign of the U.S. dietary guidelines and explore the public health implications. The discussion shifts to vibration plates, examining their actual benefits versus exaggerated marketing claims. Additionally, they highlight the potential of wearables in tracking health, while cautioning against reliance on unproven features.

Discover the impact of introversion on teaching and social dynamics. Explore the surprising role of grip strength in longevity and the misconceptions surrounding creatine marketing. Enjoy a humorous take on walkout songs for speaking gigs and the quirks of unisex footwear. Delve into the cold plunge craze and its purported effects on testosterone. Finally, uncover the pitfalls of digital distractions and the value of personalized coaching in an AI-driven fitness world.

The hosts dive into the peculiar launch of 'man cereal', with a taste test that leaves them unimpressed. They explore the psychology behind New Year's resolutions and how to effectively embrace the 'fresh start effect'. Delving into 2026 health trends, they dissect bizarre concepts like using cadaver fat for cosmetic procedures. They advocate for 'zone zero' training, focusing on low-intensity movement as a sustainable approach. Lastly, they emphasize the importance of social support in fitness and call out the complexities surrounding hormonal advice.

Hosts dive into hilarious tales of holiday travel woes and tricky taste tests, including the infamous eggnog and Baja Blast combination. They explore the quirky idea of pets as tax dependents and unpack the essential tips for selecting the perfect wine for gatherings. The duo makes bold predictions about upcoming fitness trends, and share amusing insights into bizarre research studies, including a surprising one about pre-exercise masturbation. Lastly, they critique some sensational headlines, mixing humor with thoughtful commentary.

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.Chapters00:00 Unexpected Encounters and Homeowner Stories01:41 The Rise of Dirty Soda04:56 Naming Trends and Wellness Concepts07:48 Health Scams and Quiz Time14:50 Wine Recommendations and Holiday Tips22:54 Exercise Myths and Waist Slimming Techniques28:39 Core Training Myths and Realities30:59 The Impact of Tea on Bone Health36:30 Skepticism Towards Nutrition Studies40:47 The "Big Prune" Conspiracy43:54 Fitness Trends and Personal Reflections46:26 The Importance of Laughter in Health54:52 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 Introduction8:35 "Exergaming"15:58 Pizza as a protein source22:12 The hype surrounding HIIT and "exercise snacks"35:25 Cutting edge research on farts and Alzheimer's disease42:08 Smartwatch systems for temper tantrum warnings50:55 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.Chapters0:00 Introduction5:44 A modern redesign of the bicycle12:55 A controversial rib removal surgery26:48 Olive oil shots for weight loss31:05 Cutting edge fart research36:18 A misguided remedy for nasal congestion38:47 Popcorn lung44:38 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 week21:34 "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.Chapters00:00 Thanksgiving Plans and Baja Blast Snuggies11:37 Extreme Looksmaxxing21:03 Wearable Cortisol Trackers and Health Gadgets25:08 Toilets That Monitor "Gut Health"31:44 Caffeine and Cortisol: Debunking Myths41:01 The Science of Thigh Circumference and Health50:37 Gravity and Aging: A New Hypothesis

Dive into the quirky world of Baja Blast pie and Taco Bell wine as the hosts explore their culinary oddities. Discover the wild idea of comedy shows inside saunas and the hilarity of nude bowling logistics. The conversation shifts to a new energy drink aimed at women and the implications of caffeine on health and sleep. Unpack the surprising realities of calorie-burning exercises and learn about energy compensation in workouts. They stress the importance of enjoying various forms of exercise beyond just burning calories.