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Front Page Fitness
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.
Episodes
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Ep 79 - Longevity Fixation Syndrome
In this episode, co-hosts Eric Trexler and Lauren Colenso-Semple discuss the week's headlines. Topics include gray-market peptides marketed for menopause…
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Ep 78 - Peptide & NAD+ Infusion Dangers
Front Page Fitness co-hosts Eric Trexler and Lauren Colenso-Semple discuss crop tops for men, wearable AI that captures conversations, the risks of unapproved…
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Ep 77 - Gym Attire Controversy
Trexler and Lauren open with the White Monster Americano and a riff on navigating international coffee vocabulary. From there into the headlines: Shane…
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Ep 76 - Gym Camera Etiquette
Welcome to a (rare) pre-recorded episode of FPF! We'll be back to live episodes starting next week - Wednesday, Oct 14 at 5:30 pm eastern time. In this…
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Ep 75 - Is Ashwagandha Harmful?
In today’s episode, Drs Eric Trexler and Lauren Colenso-Semple tackle a mix of fitness and wellness claims. They start with a myth-busting look at “runner’s…
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Ep 74 - The Hyrox Controversy
Today's episode outline was generated (almost) entirely by listeners. Topics include the first new cat species in over a century, new words added to the…
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Ep 73 - 7 Ways to Curb Appetite
Today's opening chatter is all about lobster rolls. After that, Lauren and Eric get into this week's headlines. They start with a National Geographic piece on…
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Ep 72 - Hydration (Beyond Water)
Trexler and Lauren open with Lauren's return after a mystery 18-hour illness and her travels, followed by a callback to their running guilt-tipping saga — this…
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Ep 71 - Is BMI Legit?
In this solo episode, Eric Trexler discusses the latest headlines on health and fitness, focusing on fiber intake, testosterone testing, the utility (and…
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Ep 70 - A New "Exercise Pill"
In this episode, Eric & Lauren explore a wide range of topics from the latest trends in influencer culture, new culinary creations from Mountain Dew, the…
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Ep 69 - "Chic" Fitness Wearables
Lauren shares that the New York Post contacted her about the viral claim that "women can't do pull-ups," which opens a discussion of the data behind it and the…
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Ep 68 - A Brain-Shrinking Habit?
Lauren is back in the US, which kicks off a tangent about her new (third) phone number and the newest "Dunkers" in the donut/soft drink industry. After that…
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Ep 67 - Eric's Research
Lauren interviews Eric about his research on metabolism and energy expenditure. He describes turning down a tenure-track job to move into science communication…
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Ep 66 - Lauren's Research
A special interview episode: Trexler interviews Lauren about her research at the intersection of exercise, muscle physiology, and women. She explains how she…
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Ep 65 - Processed Foods: Taxes and Addictions
The last "normal," headline-focused episode before Trexler travels. After the usual Mountain Dew mail — a Baja Blast TikTok and a sticky Australian Mountain…
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Ep 64 - Are Women Squatting Wrong?
Dr. Eric Trexler and Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple run through the week's health and fitness headlines, starting with Lauren's suspicion that her landlord is…
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Ep 63 - Heat Wave Hacks
In this episode, Eric and Lauren work through a batch of health-and-wellness headlines with their usual skepticism, covering viral "heatwave hacks" (damp…
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Ep 62 - Building a Curvy Figure
In this episode of Front Page Fitness, Drs. Eric Trexler and Lauren Colenso-Semple run through a grab bag of fitness news, listener follow-ups, and Q&As. They…
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Ep 61 - Sauerkraut Diet
In Episode 61 of Front Page Fitness, Dr. Eric Trexler and Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple worry about the young people. They revisit the Mountain Dew "Dunkers" saga…
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Ep 60 - Biohacking Conference
In Episode 60 of Front Page Fitness, Dr. Eric Trexler and Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple work through a batch of fitness and health headlines before answering a…
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Ep 59 - Hormonal Contraception
In this episode, Drs Eric Trexler and Lauren Colenso-Semple begin with an extended rant about the state of science publishing & communication. From there it's…
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Ep 58 - Placebo Effects
In Episode 58 of Front Page Fitness, Eric Trexler and Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple break down the latest health and fitness headlines and answer listener…
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Ep 57 - Physical Activity Guidelines Debunked?
Join Drs Eric Trexler and Lauren Colenso-Semple as they discuss travel mishaps, hydration misconceptions, exercise guidelines, exercise footwear, and the…
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Ep 56 - Beer, Health, and Technology
Drs Eric Trexler and Lauren Colenso-Semple discuss travel tips, cramping, tanning, smart underwear, beer-related innovations, and more. Front Page Fitness is…
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Ep 55 - Micro Habits
Drs Eric Trexler and Lauren Colenso-Semple discuss horrifying children's books, Eric's caffeine addiction, micro-habits for health and wellness, age-linked…
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Ep 54 - Creatine FAQ
Joins Drs Eric Trexler and Lauren Colenso-Semple as they discuss a wide range of topics including innovations in female urination devices, kittenmaxxing…
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Ep 53 - Protein Quality
Drs Eric Trexler and Lauren Colenso-Semple discuss fighting with people on the internet about menopause, energy expenditure, peptides, simple nutrition…
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Ep 52 - Ultraprocessed Food Alarmism
In episode 52 of Front Page Fitness, Drs Eric and Lauren discuss more pet submissions from the FPF army, more made-up terms, toilet technology innovations…
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Ep 51 - The Dirty Dozen
In this episode, Drs Eric Trexler and Lauren Colenso-Semple talk about listeners' pets, people being mean to Lauren on the internet, new slang terms, strength…
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Ep 50 - Oral GLP-1 Agonists
Join Drs Eric Trexler and Lauren Colenso-Semple as they explore a wide range of topics including fitness trends, internet culture, electrical muscle…
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Ep 49 - Health At Every Size
In this episode, Eric Trexler and Lauren Colenso-Semple explore a wide range of topics including the surprising realization about age, the trend of sword yoga…
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Ep 48 - New Menopause Research
In this episode, Drs Eric Trexler and Lauren Colenso-Semple critically analyze a recent narrative review on menopause and metabolism, discussing the nuances of…
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Ep 47 - David Bar Lawsuit
In today's episode, Drs. Eric and Lauren discuss Baja Blast news, the David Bar lawsuit, showering frequency, butter runs, morning routines, and more health…
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Ep 46 - Forgotten Wellness Fads
Join Drs Eric Trexler and Lauren Colenso-Semple as they explore forgotten wellness fads, "FOBO," "insinuation anxiety," daylight savings time, coffee timing…
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Ep 45 - RFK Jr. Destroys Lauren
In an act of unbridled hubris, Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple picked a fight she had no chance of winning. In this episode, Lauren and Eric discuss how RFK Jr. took…
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Ep 44 - Best Foods For Men
Join Eric Trexler and Lauren Colenso-Semple as they explore a wide range of topics from Olympic sports, celebrity workouts, bizarre cosmetic procedures, to the…
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Ep 43 - Peptide Hype
In this episode of Front Page Fitness, Eric Trexler and Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple discuss a variety of topics ranging from the impact of social media on public…
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Ep 42 - Wearable Hormone Monitors
In this episode, Drs Eric and Lauren discuss various topics ranging from technical difficulties with streaming platforms to the announcement of a new…
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Ep 41 - Fitness Is Canceled
In this episode, Dr. Eric Trexler and Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple discuss the recent controversies surrounding fitness influencers, particularly focusing on the…
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Ep 40 - Bold Claims For Vibration Plates
In this episode of Front Page Fitness, Dr. Eric Trexler and Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple dive into a variety of topics ranging from the absurdity of fitness…
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Ep 39 - Kardashian Creatine
In this episode, Dr. Eric Trexler and Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple discuss various topics ranging from teaching experiences and the impact of introversion, to the…
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Ep 38 - 2026 Fitness Trends
In this episode, Eric Trexler and Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple discuss various topics related to fitness, health trends, and New Year's resolutions. They reflect…
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Ep 37 - Live Taste Testing
In this episode, hosts Eric Trexler and Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple discuss various topics ranging from flight delays and seasonal weather woes to unique taste…
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Ep 36 - Health Scam Quiz
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…
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Ep 35 - Pizza as a Protein Source?
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…
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Ep 34 - Rib Removal Surgery
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…
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Ep 33 - Blue Light at Night (Effects on Sleep?)
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…
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Ep 32 - Ultra-Precise Coffee Timing
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…
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Ep 31 - Energy Drinks, But For Women
In this episode of Front Page Fitness, Eric and Lauren explore the popularity of Baja Blast, the introduction of Taco Bell wine, and the concept of a comedy…
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Ep 30 - Culinary Breakthroughs (Baja Blast Pie, Cube Rule)
In this episode of Front Page Fitness, Eric and Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple discuss major pie updates, the cube rule for food identification, a major FDA…
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Ep 29 - Toothpaste, but for Women
In today's episode, Eric Trexler and Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple discuss Lauren's traumatic cleaning experience, the "dangers" of running marathons, toothpaste…
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Ep 28 - Weighted Bras?
In this episode of Front Page Fitness, Eric Trexler and THE Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple discuss a wide range of health and fitness-adjacent topics including…
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Ep 27 - Dangerous Amounts of Lead in Protein Powders?
In this episode of Front Page Fitness, Drs Eric Trexler and Lauren Colenso-Semple discuss a variety of fitness headlines. Topics include: man-opause survivors…
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Ep 26 - Body-Sculpting Garments
In this episode of Front Page Fitness, hosts Eric Trexler and Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple engage in a lively discussion covering various topics in fitness and…
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Ep 25 - Tylenol Use During Pregnancy
In this episode of Front Page Fitness, Eric Trexler and Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple discuss various topics related to health, fitness, and nutrition. Topics…
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Ep 24 - Ear Seeding For Cortisol Face?
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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…