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
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/B0CSK6CRVD
Time stamps:
00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates
03:39 Listener Feedback, Fiber Maxing Smoothies, and "GLP-1" Smoothies
12:30 She-Wee Use in Bodybuilding
17:35 Sleep Maxing and Neck Hanging Controversy
25:30 Beauty Trends and Earlobe Care
38:37 "Hole-Tox" (Anal Botox)
48:13 Wellness Trends from the Dark Ages
54:18 Luxury Wellness Trends
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 Stamps
00:00 Introduction and chatter about social media marketing
05:23 Location Sharing in Relationships
09:04 Generational Perspectives on Technology
12:32 The Comeback of Jazzercise
19:20 The Introduction of "Slashercise"
24:07 Diet Soda and Diabetes Risk
35:14 The Nutritional Value of Potatoes
45:00 Health "Risks" of Ultraprocessed Foods
In this episode of Front Page Fitness, hosts Eric Trexler and Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple discuss a variety of topics ranging from camping experiences to the mislabeling of energy drinks. They delve into culinary debates about grilled cheese, the absurdities of niche fitness coaching, urination devices, and the many wrong ways to pee. The conversation also touches on health insights related to incontinence, aging, mindfulness practices, and the skepticism surrounding collagen supplements.
Chapters
00:00 Camping Adventures and Outdoor Experiences
03:47 Celsius Energy Drinks and Alcohol Mix-Up
08:34 Grilled Cheese Rant on Reddit
13:36 Extremely Niche Fitness Business Coaches
23:25 Innovative Urination Device for Women
31:11 The Right and Wrong Way to Pee
39:38 Incontinence in Fitness Coaching
40:00 Celebrating Fitness at 100
47:12 The One-Page Miracle for Brain Health
56:06 Collagen: The Beauty Booster?
01:08:01 Key Takeaways and Final Thoughts
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 slang
24:33 5 exercises to decrease your cortisol face
37:29 "Ozempic penis"
42:22 The effects of female body odor (across the menstrual cycle)
53:45 Government program to collect dog and cat feces
58:03 Coca-Cola embracing cane sugar over high fructose corn syrup
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 stamps
0:00 Intro
0:42 Brilliant business idea (grifter app)
3:08 Testosterone therapy for perimenopausal women
29:01 Dads reclaiming "thigh freedom”
38:35 SHIRTLESS MORON AWARD
44:41 Teens are trying to bulk up on protein supplements
1:01:13 Liver damage from dietary supplements
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 York
5:25 Fitness Trends: The Dry Scooping Debate
10:23 Viral Trends: Aura Farming and Generational Slang
14:11 Fibermaxxing: A Trend or Just Good Nutrition?
24:13 Gym Policies: Gender-Specific Access and Controversy
33:19 Calf Muscles and Dementia: A Misleading Correlation
45:54 The Utility of Smart Scales in Fitness Tracking
In this episode of Front Page Fitness, hosts Eric Trexler and Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple discuss a variety of topics including culinary experiments with mushrooms, true crime, The Ouija Board of Wellness, and 'fridge cigarettes.' The conversation also covers the myths surrounding nicotine and its addictive properties, the latest longevity supplement (spermidine), backward treadmill walking, the effectiveness of walking after strength training for fat burn, and the best type of beer.
Time stamps:
00:00 Mushroom Experimentation and True Crime
11:14 TikTok Trends: The Ouija Board of Wellness
17:07 Fridge Cigarettes
27:00 Nicotine: Myths and Misconceptions
35:45 Spermidine Supplementation and The Longevity Grift
43:00 Backward Walking on Treadmills
49:51 Walking After Lifting (to burn fat)
1:00:48 The Best Beer
In this episode of Front Page Fitness, hosts Eric Trexler and Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple discuss a variety of topics, including unusual drink combinations, the origins of Mountain Dew, listener emails about sleeping positions, the concept of “old people smell” and its relation to “superfoods,” the effectiveness of low-acid diets for weight loss, arbitrary fitness standards, and the implications of a government crackdown on compounded medications.
Time stamps:
0:00 Introduction
1:44 Unusual Drink Combinations and The Origins of Mountain Dew
9:55 Listener Emails and Sleeping Positions
14:03 Old People Smells and Superfoods
20:47 Low-acid diets for weight loss
30:58 Fitness Assessments and Peak Shape
44:57 Government Crackdown on Compounded Medications
In this episode of Front Page Fitness, hosts Eric Trexler and Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple discuss a variety of health and fitness trends, including the mouth taping trend, the rise of gas station supplements dubbed 'gas station heroin', the controversial sugar diet, and the pros and cons of tracking health metrics.Here's the link to Eric's geriatric pants:https://www.amazon.com/LETAOTAO-Elastic-Seniors-Adaptive-Elderly/dp/B0CSJSGL46/Time stamps:0:00 Intro19:06 Mouth Taping32:17 Gas station heroin45:40 The Sugar Diet54:12 The Pros and Cons of Wearables and Tracking Health Metrics
In this episode of Front Page Fitness, Drs Eric Trexler and Lauren Colenso-Semple discuss various topics related to health and fitness, including the controversial debate over whether cannolis are sandwiches, the myths surrounding alcohol consumption and fat burning, the effectiveness of gut health interventions like fecal transplants, the impact of longevity supplements, and the troubling trend of 'Skinny Tok' on social media. They emphasize the importance of evidence-based information and the need for a balanced approach to health and body image.
Time stamps:
00:00 Introduction and Cannoli Controversy
10:43 Alcohol and Fat Burning Myths
18:30 Gut Health and Fecal Transplants
30:09 Supplements and Biological Age Claims
37:28 'SkinnyTok' is banned
42:55 The Impact of Social Media on Body Image
47:28 Weight Loss Drugs and Body Image
54:03 Exercise, Food, and Body Image
58:28 Old People Complaining About Young People
In this episode of Front Page Fitness, Eric Trexler and Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple discuss various topics related to health, fitness, and misinformation. They start with a light-hearted conversation about their attire before diving into a debate about the merits of aerosol butter on popcorn. The discussion then shifts to the 'Instagram Moron Awards,' where they critique dangerous health misinformation circulating online, particularly regarding mammograms and protein intake. They also explore fitness standards, particularly the crunch test, and the role of medical doctors in health communication. The episode culminates in a contentious debate about health claims made by various professionals, emphasizing the importance of accurate information in health and fitness.
Time stamps:
0:00 Intro and clothing choices
1:33 The merits of aerosolized butter
5:37 Instagram Moron Awards (mammograms)
9:28 Instagram Moron Awards (protein and fat loss)
19:45 Instagram Moron Awards (keto and cholesterol)
22:44 How many crunches can you do?
35:20 Researcher debates medical doctor about science
49:36 Synergy between clinical experience and research
57:59 Simple, actionable health info
1:00:56 Striking the right tone when addressing misinformation
In this episode of Front Page Fitness, Eric Trexler and Lauren Colenso-Semple discuss various topics surrounding fitness, nutrition, and the impact of social media on public perception. They discuss the new Liver King documentary, the efficacy of weighted vests, the infamous Theranos scandal involving Elizabeth Holmes, and the myths surrounding menopause and energy expenditure.
Time stamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:13 The Weight of Evidence: Weighted Vests
09:37 Elizabeth Holmes and the Theranos Saga
17:13 Liver King Documentary
29:08 Science Fraud Fueling Menopause Misconceptions
38:35 Energy Expenditure and Exercise: The Real Story
47:48 The Role of Exercise in Weight Management
49:32 The Afterburn Effect: Myth or Reality?
53:43 The Importance of Accurate Science Communication
57:03 Energy Expenditure During Menopause
1:00:36 Concluding Thoughts
In this episode of Front Page Fitness, hosts Eric Trexler and Lauren Colenso-Semple explore various topics related to health, nutrition, and the chaotic world of online fitness trends. They discuss the absurdity of influencers eating dog food for protein, the debate over whether tacos can be classified as sandwiches, and the implications of a raw egg diet on relationships. The conversation also touches on the science of sleep positions, the myths surrounding sodium and health (and aging), and whether or not high-carb, grain-heavy foods were designed to "neuter" you.
Time stamps:
00:00 Introduction and Online Chaos
02:45 Food Controversies and Litigation
08:48 Influencer Eats Dog Food
20:30 Evidence-Based Sleeping Positions
32:40 Purported "fat-burning foods" also said to "reverse cancer"
44:20 Sodium, Processed Foods, and Aging: Debunking Myths
01:00:33 Bland, high-carb foods designed to "neuter" you?
01:13:53 Wrap-Up: Key Takeaways and Final Thoughts
In this episode of Front Page Fitness, Drs Eric Trexler and Lauren Colenso-Semple dive into this week's controversial headlines in health and fitness, including cycle syncing, sex-specific fitness recommendations, fart walks, silicone dumbbells, and a snack that will purportedly help you "live to 100." They also discuss and the science behind "calories in, calories out," the complexities of energy balance, and how to navigate client expectations in weight loss. Finally, the hosts have a heated debate about sandwich preferences.Time stamps:00:00 Cycle Syncing and Sex-Specific Training14:00 Fart Walks19:45 Phallic Silicone Dumbbells24:30 Popcorn Helps You Live to 100?40:00 The Reality of Calories In, Calories Out01:14:50 The Sandwich Debate
