

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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Mar 25, 2026 • 1h 8min
Ep 48 - New Menopause Research
They dissect a new narrative review on menopause and metabolism, calling out media spin and study design issues. They compare different metabolic measures and explain why rodent data may not translate to humans. They highlight missing papers, questionable claims about activity-related energy changes, and gaps linking hormone therapy to weight. They end with tips for critically assessing scientific headlines.

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Mar 18, 2026 • 59min
Ep 47 - David Bar Lawsuit
They dig into a class-action suit accusing a popular protein bar of misreported calories and discuss how fat and calorie testing can get messy. Viral food trends and bizarre energy-drink cooking stunts get a skeptical breakdown. They debate showering frequency, react to butter-run challenges, and riff on elaborate morning routines and the FOBO vs FOMO distinction.

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Mar 11, 2026 • 1h 18min
Ep 46 - Forgotten Wellness Fads
Conversation about modern social anxieties like insinuation anxiety and FOBO and how digital life reshapes communication and dating. A nostalgic tour of forgotten wellness fads from ThighMaster to olestra and shake weights. A playful headline trivia game and myth-busting on coffee timing and caffeine effects. Discussion of daylight savings, sleep positions trending online, viral animal clips, and practical science-reading tips.

Mar 5, 2026 • 1h 8min
Ep 45 - RFK Jr. Destroys Lauren
They debate a sudden peptide regulatory change and the fallout for compounding pharmacies and med spas. Schwarzenegger’s take on TikTok fitness trends prompts a look at misleading viral fads. Conversations cover risky nonstandard peptides, plastic surgery vacation culture, and a crude new “-maxxing” trend. They also touch on GLP-1s, travel hacks, and listener questions about recovery tools.

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Feb 27, 2026 • 1h 8min
Ep 44 - Best Foods For Men
They react to a surreal celebrity workout video and mock sauna jeans and cold plunge trends. The hyaluronic 'SWAG' cosmetic procedure and its risks come under scrutiny. Packed foods touted as 'best for men' and a Reese's ingredient controversy spark skepticism. Wearable fitness tech, state exercise patterns from smartwatch data, and fertility 'trimester zero' trends are debated with humor.

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Feb 18, 2026 • 1h 10min
Ep 43 - Peptide Hype
They riff on treadmill etiquette, gym crowding, and surprising Winter Olympics obsessions like luge and biathlon. They poke fun at modern Valentine candy and weird protein products. A culinary 'lasagna battery' mishap gets dissected. The conversation turns to the booming peptide craze in wellness and the dangers of unregulated, experimental treatments.

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Feb 12, 2026 • 1h 2min
Ep 42 - Wearable Hormone Monitors
A lively dive into new continuous hormone wearables and the technical and ethical questions they raise. A skeptical look at premature marketing versus clinical validation. A debate on hormones and athletic performance tied to recent ski controversies and Lindsey Vonn’s injury. A skeptical take on trendy dietary hacks and the real risks and hype around microplastics in food.

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Feb 4, 2026 • 1h 2min
Ep 41 - Fitness Is Canceled
A lively breakdown of recent fitness influencer scandals and how the industry handles crisis management. They dig into troubling celebrity associations and the optics of public responses. The conversation pivots to playful takes on travel wardrobe woes, hotel soap debates, and viral food and probiotic clothing trends. Listener questions spark practical talk on creatine in frozen treats and strength-training risks.

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Jan 21, 2026 • 1h 11min
Ep 40 - Bold Claims For Vibration Plates
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.

Jan 14, 2026 • 1h 4min
Ep 39 - Kardashian Creatine
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.


