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Front Page Fitness

MASS Research Review
Menopause
Women's Health
Creatine
Caffeine
Monster Energy Drinks
Ultra-Processed Foods
Energy Drinks For Women
Protein
Mouth Taping
Testosterone Therapy
Energy Expenditure
Taco Bell
Menstrual Cycle
Health Communication
Tylenol
Acetaminophen
Autism
Muscle Strength
Ozempic
Peptides

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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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 dictionary, a particularly gross controversy in Hyrox, more drivel about micromanaging blood gluc... more

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 seven science-backed ways to curb appetite without weight-loss drugs, working through the i... more

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 time being asked to tip at a Canadian grocery-store self-checkout — plus some beverage tal... more

In this solo episode, Eric Trexler discusses the latest headlines on health and fitness, focusing on fiber intake, testosterone testing, the utility (and pitfalls) of BMI, and sleep support strategies.

Join us for a live recording of Front Page Fitn... more

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Recent Guests

Lauren Colenso-Semple
Researcher at intersection of exercise physiology and women's health
Episode: Ep 66 - Lauren's Research

Hosts

Eric Trexler
Host of Front Page Fitness with Mass Research Review affiliation; appears across episodes with evidence-based discussions on health and fitness.
Lauren Colenso-Semple
Co-host of Front Page Fitness; co-owner of MASS Research Review; known for skeptical, evidence-based discussions on health topics.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 315 ratings
  • I tried

    I followed Eric over from Iron Culture, l’ve always appreciated his dry humor, but I didn’t find this podcast all that engaging. Combine that with the fact that no matter what Lauren is saying she sounds like she is talking down to the audience, I can’t see any reason to continue listening.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Ogawaga
    United States7 months ago
  • The best fitness science pod you aren’t listening to

    Headlines never stop, influencers never stop, and even supposed science communicators in the health and fitness space turn out to be grifters more often these days. What’s the solution? How about two active researchers in exercise and nutrition, not MDs, engineers, or adjacent field specialists with a blind spot for their own expert creep to help you sift through the noise. That’s Trex and Lauren on front page fitness, 10/10!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NattyinNZ
    New Zealand8 months ago
  • Better than JRE

    The takes are hot and the science is even hotter, these two don’t miss

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AlexB K
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • My favorite health(?) and fitness(?) podcast

    Always entertaining and informative. However, the hosts would be more attractive if they had at least a few ribs removed.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OldAndWise-ish
    United States9 months ago
  • 12/10

    This is a great listen. Funny, engaging, and super informative. Loving it!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    jimmytwelvehands
    Canada10 months ago

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Credible, evidence-based take on fitness topics, with great host chemistry
Some listeners wish Lauren had more space to guide conversations and explain concepts
Mix of entertaining banter and solid science that keeps me coming back

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#182
Ireland/Health & Fitness
Apple Podcasts
#207
Norway/Health & Fitness

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Ep 73 - 7 Ways to Curb Appetite
Q: For a non-military person aiming to be healthy and fit, is the Army fitness test a good template for personal fitness assessment, and what changes might make it more generally applicable?
Overall, the test is fairly solid, covering anaerobic strength, muscular endurance, and cardio endurance. Suggestions include potentially swapping or adding a more representative pulling exercise and reconsidering the planck component to better reflect real-life tasks; the core idea is a balanced, functional fitness assessment rather than an overly sport-specific battery.
Ep 73 - 7 Ways to Curb Appetite
Q: Is waist-to-height ratio a good metric for the Army's body composition screening, and how should it be interpreted for general fitness testing?
It's an upgrade over BMI for flagging central adiposity and can be useful for general screening without penalizing muscle. It's not a perfect measure of body composition, but it's better than BMI for this purpose and aligns with practical military requirements.
Ep 72 - Hydration (Beyond Water)
Q: Rob asks about fasted training and whether it significantly harms hypertrophy or strength gains.
The hosts explain that fasted training generally does not meaningfully affect strength or muscle growth for most people unless training volume is extremely high or they are very lean; individual preference and tolerance matter, and what matters more is overall energy intake and training quality.
Ep 66 - Lauren's Research
Q: There's been a lot in the news about contraceptives—how should someone choose the type and what should they consider when evaluating risks and benefits?
Recognize that fear-based messaging is often overstated; contraception has evolved to lower-dose options, and individual responses vary, so decisions should be made with personalized discussion and monitoring rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
Ep 66 - Lauren's Research
Q: Speaking of things that are reasonable and realistic, for the remainder of the interview, I want to ask you basically three scenarios... what are the actionable steps that a woman might take as they navigate their menstrual cycle while exercising?
Track cycle day to anticipate symptoms, adjust workouts modestly when symptoms predictably worsen (e.g., reduce intensity or alter exercise selection for a day or two); avoid strict, universal cycle-based rules and instead tailor plans to individual responses and goals.

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Two PhD-level hosts bring a skeptical, evidence-driven lens to health and fitness headlines, breaking down trending claims with data-backed reasoning and a healthy dose of humor. Across episodes, they dissect nutrition, training, and wellness topics, debunk hype, and translate scientific nuance into practical takeaways for real-world decisions. The show stands out for balancing rigorous analysis with approachable banter, presenting a credible alternative to more sensational health media while leveraging their MASS Research Review affiliation to ground discussions in current evidence.

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