The Thick Thighs Save Lives Podcast

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S3 EP8: You Were Meant to Thrive, Not Just Survive Apr 07, 2020

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Between health concerns and the effects of isolation, this is a difficult time for many people. In today’s episode, we’ll talk about thriving during the COVID-19 pandemic. Are you an extrovert who’s finding it difficult to stay home? Are you an essential worker who’s finding that you have more on your plate than you can handle? We’ll speak about those situations and more, and about how you can maintain your health and fitness during this current crisis, no matter what your situation may be.

Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode:

Dealing with obstacles that can throw you off of your game
Using a growth mindset when thinking about COVID-19 lockdowns
Recognizing the opportunity in front of you
Giving yourself a break
The importance of the first thing that you accomplish in the day
What to do if you’re working more because of the pandemic instead of less
Body weight movements
Taking the opportunity to incorporate movements and exercises that you normally leave out
The toll of increased stress and anxiety
Setting habits for the day
The importance of community

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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 EP7: You're Stressed & Not Sleeping - We Can Help Mar 31, 2020

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Quality sleep is crucial to good health, and in times of stress, sleep is especially important and can also be especially difficult to achieve. In our last episode, we discussed the importance of sleep and the detrimental effects that sleep deprivation can have on your health. In today’s episode, we talk about the importance of prioritizing sleep and strategies that you can use to get quality sleep in your life. Listen in to hear us talk about bedtime routines, sleep technology, sleep medications, and more.

Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode:

Prioritizing your sleep
Starting with a good night’s sleep instead of playing catch-up with sleep
Prioritizing sleep for children as well as adults
Thinking of sleep as an appointment
Setting an alarm for your bedtime routine
Setting a nighttime routine
The importance of routine for your brain
What a bedtime routine looks like
Breathing techniques for rest
The link between sleep deprivation and mental health disorders
Sleep technology and tools
Sleep medications
What to do when you wake up and can’t fall back to sleep
How night shift work affects your body
Nightmares and night terrors
Napping

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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 EP6: Why Sleep Should Be Your #1 Priority Mar 24, 2020

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You know that sleep is important, but do you actually know how important it is? Probably not. We live in a society that de-prioritizes sleep and rewards people for sleeping less. In today’s episode, we’ll talk about the science behind sleep – how it connects to your physical and mental health, what’s actually happening to your body and brain while you sleep, and the damage that can be caused by sleep deprivation.

Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode:

How sleep is connected to mental and physical health
The need for restorative sleep
The social norms around sleep
The risks of not getting enough sleep
The science of sleep
Why we need sleep
What happens to your skin while you sleep
What happens to your muscles while you sleep
What the brain is doing during sleep
Hormonal changes that affect sleep
The damage that losing too much sleep can do
The mental health effects of sleep deprivation
How sleep deprivation affects the way that you eat
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 EP5: Listen To This Before You Deadlift Mar 17, 2020

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It’s easy to get the wrong idea about deadlifts. A common misconception is that deadlifts are dangerous, or that you shouldn’t attempt them if you have back pain. Listen to today’s episode in which we’ll talk about all things related to deadlifts – why you should do them, what myths you shouldn’t fall for, and what a proper deadlift should look and feel like.

Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode:

Why deadlifts aren’t dangerous
The benefits of deadlifting
Training yourself to deadlift
The importance of concentrating while you’re deadlifting
Why you shouldn’t be afraid of the weight being heavy
The problem with hunched-over shoulders during a deadlift
What the deadlift setup feels like
The deadlift position
What kind of gear you need for deadlifts
Why your setup should take longer than your deadlift
Maximizing the power of your deadlift

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 EP4: Busting Fitness Myths Once And For All - Part 2 Mar 10, 2020

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There were too many fitness myths to fit into 1 episode. So we're bringing you part 2 of Busting Fitness Myths Once And For All.

Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode:

Fasted cardio
How your body burns fats and carbs
Estimating calories taken in and burned
Weightlifting
The shape of muscles
Toning
Lifting weights and injuries
Muscle weight and fat weight
Detoxing
Static stretching before a workout
Spot-reducing fat
Sweat and fat loss
The idea that men and women need to train differently

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 EP3: Busting Fitness Myths Once And For All - Part 1 Mar 03, 2020

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What’s the most ridiculous fitness myth that you’ve ever heard? Are there any fitness myths that sound reasonable at first that you might be buying into? In today’s episode, Rachael and Kelsea take on some of the fitness myths that are most commonly repeated and debunk them with real information. Listen to part 1 of this episode to hear about whether or not cardio is really the best way to burn fat, whether sugar in fruit should be avoided, whether you should worry about being sore the day after a workout, and more. More fitness myths to come next week in part 2!

Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode:

Where fitness myths start
Oversimplifying complex information about the body
Inspiration for discussing fitness myths
Fitness myths hold people back from accomplishing the things they want to accomplish
Whether cardio is the best way to burn fat
Fat burning zones
Cardio vs. weight training as it relates to fat burning
Making certain food groups an enemy
Eliminating fat or carbs
Soreness the day after a workout
Fruit doesn’t make you fat

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 EP2: Building Positive Habits W/ The CEO Of CVG Feb 25, 2020

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Habits are important. The word “habit” sometimes has a negative connotation, as you might associate it with bad habits, but you can have positive habits as well, and building positive habits allows you to work your way toward the goals that you’re trying to achieve. In today’s episode, you’ll hear from Rachael and Mark Arruda as they talk about the importance of habits. Listen in to hear about what a habit really is, how to build positive habits, and how to break bad habits.

Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode:

All of the things that can be improved by improved habits
How habits can help
What a habit is
Why we have habits
Good habits and bad habits
How small things can add up
Understanding how habits are built
Books about habits
Creating cues for starting a habit
Rewards for positive habits
Breaking a bad habit
Adding friction to break bad habits
Avoiding friction to build good habits

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 EP1: Overcoming Food Struggles Feb 18, 2020

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Do you struggle to make nutritious food choices or to not overdo it on sweets and treats? If so, you’re not alone. In today’s episode, guest Sonia Cormier joins the podcast to talk about food struggles. Sonia is a CrossFit Games winner, an accomplished athlete, a gym owner, and a mother of two. Listen in to hear what Sonia has to say about her childhood experiences with food, her love of athletic competition, and how to overcome food struggles one goal at a time.

Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode:

Struggling with overdoing certain foods
Childhood experiences that shape attitudes toward food
Food as an emotional crutch
Food as a reward
Starting small with changes in the way you eat
Overcoming mistakes
The ways that people are affected by food
Paying attention to where you’ve been as well as where you’re going
Taking things one day at a time
Competition goals

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.

S2 EP30: But Did You Die Though? - Your Warm Up Feb 11, 2020

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Want to improve your workouts with only 15 minutes of your time each day? Want to drastically decrease injury? Want to improve recovery time so you can get back to work in the gym quicker?

If so, you need to take a long, hard look at your warm up.

We're all guilty of rushing through a warm up when time is short. Perhaps you don't even warm up at all. 😮

Well, that all stops now with the help of this episode!

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.

S2 EP29: Listen To This Before You Squat Feb 04, 2020

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Squatting is one of the most common and basic exercises that you’ll see in the gym. Despite that, there is still controversy about how to perform squats correctly and what they do for you. In this episode, we’ll talk about the importance of squats, how squatting affects your body, and what good squats look and feel like.

Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode:

Controversy around squats
Why squat?
The purpose of squatting below parallel
How squatting affects your knees
The muscle groups engaged while squatting above and below parallel
Squats and mental toughness
Why squats don’t look exactly the same from person to person
What to look for in a good squat
How to tell if your squat stance is off
Squatting with knees over toes
Butt winks
What’s too low for a squat?
Squatting with something under your feet
Holding your breath in a squat

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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