Front Page Fitness

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 a tour through the week's health headlines which include public debates about potential side effects of hormonal birth control, the "you're moving wrong" pain-and-posture fearmongering, a confused New York Post piece treating teen creatine use as a gateway drug, and a list of "parenting mistakes that shorten your kids' lives," among others. Join us for a future episode on Mondays at 5:30 pm eastern time! Front Page Fitness is proudly presented by the MASS Research Review. Mostly because Lauren and Eric co-own it. massresearchreview.com Chapters 0:00 - Intro rant about science communication & scientific communication on social media 22:08 - Headlines begin: birth control & the nocebo effect 34:20 - Fear of moving "wrong" 46:23 - Creatine as a gateway drug 55:11 - 5 "parenting mistakes that shorten your kids' life" 1:10:53 - Cats, birds & dirty windows 1:13:02 - Wrap-up & sign-off

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 questions. They unpack why "build muscle in a month" marketing sets beginners up for disappointment, why the fear of yo-yo dieting wrecking your metabolism is overstated (the real harms are more psychological than physiological), and where the truth lies in the ongoing "protein wars" over how much you actually need (with the reminder that training, not protein, drives muscle growth). They also dig into the surprising power of the placebo effect through the lens of peptides and steroid research, then close with practical advice on training around 24-hour shift work and prepping for a 161-mile trail hike. Join us for a future episode on Mondays at 5:30 pm eastern time! Front Page Fitness is proudly presented by the MASS Research Review. Mostly because Lauren and Eric co-own it. massresearchreview.com Chapters 0:00 Intro 2:59 This month in the MASS Research Review 4:47 Headline: "How to build muscle in a month" and the quick-fix problem 11:13 Headline: does yo-yo dieting really wreck your metabolism? 20:53 The Protein Wars: how much do you actually need? 36:21 Placebo effects & peptides 52:06 Listener Q: training around shift work 57:19 Listener Q: prepping for a 161-mile trail hike 1:03:47 Wrapping up

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 latest research on physical activity and health. Check us out in the top 100 fitness podcasts: ⁠https://podcast.feedspot.com/fitness_podcasts/⁠ Join us for a future episode on Mondays at 5:30 pm eastern time! Front Page Fitness is proudly presented by the MASS Research Review. Mostly because Lauren and Eric co-own it. massresearchreview.com Chapters 00:00 Introduction 8:56 FPF in the top 100 podcasts 11:17 People are doing too much stuff with needles 21:20 Hydration Myths and Misconceptions 28:13 New Research on Exercise Guidelines 42:00 Sedentary Lifestyle vs. Exercise 48:51 Drawbacks of "optimization" 52:26 Does footwear really matter during exercise?

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 proudly presented by the MASS Research Review massresearchreview.com Chapters 00:00 Travel Tales and Tips 06:09 Creatine Soap 12:12 Cramping and Creatine 18:05 Skin Health and Tanning 30:29 Smart Underwear Technology 41:44 Beer, Health, and Technology https://listverse.com/2015/03/02/10-important-advances-made-because-of-beer/

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 fitness standards, the "pinky time" trend, movement assessments, and more. Front Page Fitness is proudly presented by the MASS Research Review massresearchreview.com Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Technical Difficulties 01:10 Caffeine Issues 04:54 Concerning Books for Children 07:23 True Crime 09:27 Micro Habits for a Healthier Life 10:49 Breathing and Decision Making 15:11 The Importance of Making Your Bed 20:22 Practicing Gratitude Daily 23:21 Stretching and Movement Habits 24:16 Fresh Air and Morning Routines 26:04 Unplugging from Technology 31:15 Hydration Myths and Realities 35:05 Reading 42:20 Fitness Standards by Age 47:55 The Pinky Time Trend 55:25 Listener Questions on Muscle and Diabetes 01:03:10 AI in Movement Assessment