Ep 58 - Placebo Effects

Ep 58 - Placebo Effects

From Front Page Fitness by MASS Research Review

June 3, 2026 · 1h 5m · Season 1 · Episode 58

About this episode

In this episode, the hosts discuss various health and fitness topics including placebo effects, muscle building myths, and practical advice for training around shift work.

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…

People in this episode

Hosts: Eric Trexler, Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple

Topics covered

  • placebo effects
  • muscle building
  • yo-yo dieting
  • protein needs
  • shift work training
  • trail hiking

Keywords

  • placebo effect
  • muscle growth
  • yo-yo dieting
  • protein intake
  • shift work
  • trail hike

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Organizations: MASS Research Review

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