The Thick Thighs Save Lives Podcast

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S3 EP18: Sooo Our Last Release Sold Out In 3 Minutes Jun 16, 2020

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In this week's episode Rachael and Kelsea switch it up a bit. Listen in as they discuss all the things going on behind the scenes at Constantly Varied Gear. Including our humble beginning, making a move into our new warehouse, and selling out of new releases in a few minutes.

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Our Fitness FB Group.
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Constantly Varied Gear's Workout Leggings
Our Fitness Blog.
Behind the scenes at CVG.

S3 EP17: Caring For Your Body Like An Athlete Jun 09, 2020

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On today’s episode of the Thick Thighs Save Lives Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Todd Dersham, an Active Life Coach and chiropractor who’s here to talk about getting your body to move at its best. Listen in to hear what the Dr. Todd has to say about finding the right chiropractor or PT for you, how movement can be used as therapy or a form of expression, and how to diagnose and address imbalances.

Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode:

Functional diagnosis
Whether everyone who works out should be receiving regular adjustments
How to go about finding a chiropractor or PT that’s a good match for you
The best place to start dealing with a nagging pain
The use of pain relievers and the role they should play
How people can use movement as a therapy
How to diagnose and address imbalances
What to say to people who have been told that parts of their bodies are “bad”

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Our Fitness FB Group.
Thick Thighs Save Lives Workout Programs
Constantly Varied Gear's Workout Leggings
Our Fitness Blog.
Behind the scenes at CVG.

S3 EP16: A New Normal: Getting Back To The Gym Jun 02, 2020

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Depending on where you live, you may be starting to notice businesses opening back up. In some areas, your local gyms may even be starting to come back. Are you ready to go back to the gym? And if you are, what is that experience going to be like? How will your body handle a gym workout after weeks of being cooped up at home, perhaps with limited access to exercise equipment? In today’s episode, we’re going to talk about making the decision to go back to the gym, and if you do decide to do so, how you can safely and effectively get back into your routine.

Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode:

Making decisions about whether or not it’s safe for you and your family to return to the gym
Learning from previous times you might have needed to take time off from the gym
Leaving your ego at home
Giving yourself grace if you haven’t kept up during the pandemic
The difference between working out without equipment and working out with equipment
Respecting your body
Gym programming at home
The value of any movement
Taking your time about getting back into a gym routine

RELATED LINKS

Our Fitness FB Group.
Thick Thighs Save Lives Workout Programs
Constantly Varied Gear's Workout Leggings
Our Fitness Blog.
Behind the scenes at CVG.

S3 EP15: How To Choose Weight For Your Workout May 26, 2020

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What do you know about working sets? What’s the difference between a warm-up set and a working set? How long are you supposed to rest in between sets? These are some of the questions that we’re going to answer in today’s episode. Listen in to hear more practical workout advice like working sets, the need for both physical and mental rest, and when you should know that it’s time to move on.

Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode:

The disconnect between having a routine, but keeping it fun and making gains
Adjusting your sets
Quality gym time versus large amounts of time
Resting before coming back to weights
Which weights to choose and where to start
How much time to rest between working sets
Warmup sets vs. working sets
Why you need mental rest between sets as well as physical rest
Preparing yourself for a skill during your workout
How weight suggestions tell you how light or heavy a workout will be
How you know when it’s time to move on
The nosedive that come when you move up in weights
Meeting your body where it is

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Our Fitness FB Group.
Thick Thighs Save Lives Workout Programs
Constantly Varied Gear's Workout Leggings
Our Fitness Blog.
Behind the scenes at CVG.

S3 EP14: Functional Nutrition Therapy May 19, 2020

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In this week's episode Rachael and Kelsea bring on special guest Chelsea Mancini to discuss how to heal your body and achieve optimal health naturally. Listen in as they discuss food, supplements, hormones, functional medicine and more.

If you loved this episode please leave us a review on iTunes. This is the best way to let us know what type of episodes we should make more of for you!

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Our Fitness FB Group.
Thick Thighs Save Lives Workout Programs
Constantly Varied Gear's Workout Leggings
Our Fitness Blog.
Behind the scenes at CVG.

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S3 EP13: Momming & Fitness May 12, 2020

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New moms know how difficult it can be to prioritize themselves and their own health when they have a child. And it doesn’t get much easier as the kids get older. Today’s guest, Sarah Grace, joins the podcast to talk about the intersection of fitness and being a mom. Listen in to hear what Sarah has to say about the changes in workouts while pregnant and once children are born, how to achieve both your mom goals and your fitness goals, and how to deal with mom guilt.

Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode:

●Sarah’s background in health and fitness

●The adjustment from having one baby to two

●How Sarah’s workouts changed when she was pregnant and the mom of a toddler

●How to make both mom and fitness goals happen

●How to get workouts done with kids

●Making healthy food when the family wants something different

●Making changes as a family

●How to keep from getting carried away with snacks during quarantine

●How Sarah’s fitness goals have changed since having her second child

●How to deal with mom guilt

You can find more from Sarah on her instagram @SarahGFitness and on her podcast Healthy For Life.

RELATED LINKS

Our Fitness FB Group.
Thick Thighs Save Lives Workout Programs
Constantly Varied Gear's Workout Leggings
Our Fitness Blog.
Behind the scenes at CVG.

S3 EP12: Beauty Is Not The Rent We Pay To Exist May 05, 2020

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Today’s episode is about issues with aesthetic goals. It’s easy to equate aesthetic goals with physical fitness goals, but they’re not the same thing. Listen in to hear Rachel and Kelsea talk about why it may be harmful to get caught up in aesthetic goals instead of spending your time on more important matters.

Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode:

Engaging in role model behavior
Reasons for discussing aesthetic goals
Hip dips
Goals vs. systems
Enjoying training
Before and after pictures
The problem with trying to go backward
Judging fitness based solely on looks
Using your time for something other than tearing yourself down

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Our Fitness FB Group.
Thick Thighs Save Lives Workout Programs
Constantly Varied Gear's Workout Leggings
Our Fitness Blog.
Behind the scenes at CVG.RELATED LINKS

S3 EP11: Adjusting Fitness Goals During Crisis Apr 28, 2020

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What kind of movement do you need to do today? What kind of movement will best meet your brain’s and body’s needs in your exact environment at this particular time? How should you adjust your day to day in the new world that we all live in. That’s what we’re going to talk about today – the power of movement in your life and how communication between your mind and body factors into what kind of movement you choose to do right now.

Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode:

The power of movement in your life
The types of movement you need right now
Opening the lines of communication between mind and body
Finding fitness that’s applicable to your life now
Becoming more receptive
Adjusting your fitness goals to the changes in your life and world
Honoring your feelings
Using this time for reflection
Checking in with yourself to find out what you need today

RELATED LINKS

Our Fitness FB Group.
Thick Thighs Save Lives Workout Programs
Constantly Varied Gear's Workout Leggings
Our Fitness Blog.
Behind the scenes at CVG.

S3 EP10: Training For Murph, The Hero Workout Apr 21, 2020

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To get our free Murph Training Calendar text the word CVGMURPH to 29071.
If the quarantine and the canceled events are getting to you and you’re in need of something to look forward to, today’s episode is for you. Today, Rachael and Kelsea talk about the MURPH workout – including...what it is, how you can prepare for it, and how you can scale it to your own ability level. Listen in to hear our discussion about doing hard things, honoring acts of bravery, and how you can set goals and get involved.

Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode:

Shopping during quarantine
Things to look forward to
Getting ready for a hard thing
The MURPH workout
The MURPH Training Calendar
Why we do MURPH
Honoring acts of bravery
The quarter MURPH
Scaling MURPH to your abilities
Setting goals to work for
Prepping for the MURPH
Building confidence through participation

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Our Fitness FB Group.
Thick Thighs Save Lives Workout Programs
Constantly Varied Gear's Workout Leggings
Our Fitness Blog.
Behind the scenes at CVG.

S3 EP9: Alone Together & Live Weekly Workouts Apr 14, 2020

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Lockdowns and social distancing is difficult for everyone. Isolation can be hard on a person and can bring up a lot of stress and difficult emotions. But it’s still possible to make connections out in the world even when you have to be home alone.

In today’s episode, we’ll talk about how to be alone together. Listen in to hear about finding opportunities to have a growth mindset even in isolation, the bright side of being thrown off of your routine, and the importance of interacting and communicating with other people during this time.

Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode:

Coping with isolation
Remembering the importance of the little things
Finding opportunities to have a growth mindset
Making an effort to interact and communicate with other people
Feeling aimless
Live group workouts
The importance of routine
The effects of stress on your body
How to be alone and connect with other people at the same time
Building new routines when you’re thrown out of your old one
How you can increase feelings of connected-ness during this time

RELATED LINKS

Our Fitness FB Group.
Thick Thighs Save Lives Workout Programs
Constantly Varied Gear's Workout Leggings
Our Fitness Blog.
Behind the scenes at CVG.

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