Front Page Fitness

In this episode, Drs Eric Trexler and Lauren Colenso-Semple critically analyze a recent narrative review on menopause and metabolism, discussing the nuances of scientific research, methodology, and how findings are communicated in the media. They explore the complexities of measuring energy expenditure, the limitations of rodent models, and the importance of interpreting scientific data effectively and responsibly.

Chapters
00:00 Chatter and introducing new review paper
06:22 Social media claims about the paper
08:15 What is a "narrative review"
14:03 Nuances of metabolism research
20:03 Fat Oxidation versus fat loss
24:00 Claims versus data (resting expenditure)
31:06 Effects of hormone therapy & Limitations of Rodent Studies
36:05 Summarizing resting metabolism data
39:49 Claims versus data (activity expenditure)
43:34 Re-interpreting the data
45:20 Advice for assessing evidence behind claims
51:56 Conclusions and future directions
55:54 How this relates (or doesn't) to "calories in, calories out"
59:47 Wrapping up the show

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 and fitness headlines from the past week.

Chapters:
00:00 Intro and Baja Blast news
10:18 David Bar lawsuit
30:34 Optimal showering frequency
37:26 Butter runs
41:42 Cindy Crawford's morning routine
50:26 FOMO vs FOBO controversy

Join Drs Eric Trexler and Lauren Colenso-Semple as they explore forgotten wellness fads, "FOBO," "insinuation anxiety," daylight savings time, coffee timing, and much more.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Milestones in Influencing
06:10 Insinuation Anxiety
16:35 The Rise of FOBO and Its Implications
24:38 Bizarre Wellness Fads: A Nostalgic Look
33:06 New Game: Real Headline or Fake Headline
39:26 Debunking Coffee Myths: Timing and Caffeine
46:30 Daylight Savings Time
53:39 Revisiting Sleep Positions
01:03:25 Mailbag

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 a shot across Lauren's bow by abruptly changing some peptide regulations. After that, they discuss Arnold's take on Tik Tok trends, a new (very distasteful) version of "-maxxing," plastic surgery vacations, and more.

Check out Lauren's recent articles on peptides:
https://massresearchreview.com/2026/02/26/the-peptide-problem/

Chapters
00:00 Introduction
2:35 RFK Jr vs Lauren (peptide updates)
27:37 Lauren featured in Arnold Schwarzenegger’s newsletter,
29:14 Arnold Schwarzenegger Slams 4 TikTok Fitness Trends
37:15 New, very distasteful version of "maxxing"
41:48 Plastic surgery vacation
51:35 What no one tells you about GLP-1s
55:35 Listener Emails

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 latest in wearable technology and food marketing.

Chapters
00:00 Intro
02:28 The RFK Jr. and Kid Rock Workout Video
09:09 The SWAG Procedure and Its Implications
15:35 Men's Health Food Trends for 2026
24:56 The Controversy Over Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
32:37 State of Exercise in the U.S.
37:54 Wearable Fitness Technology
48:17 The Concept of "Trimester Zero"
56:37 Listener Feedback and Q&A