The Thick Thighs Save Lives Podcast

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 mov...

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 di...

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,...

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 mai...

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 slee...

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 sl...

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: W...

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 S...

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 fa...

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 wha...

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...

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...

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...

Listen in to hear Rachael & Kelsea discuss the topic that won't be named. 😱 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 .

What does your personality have to do with fitness? It’s important to understand that health and fitness are about more than just your workout, it’s about you as a whole person, and your personality is part of that. Understanding your personality traits – the good and the bad – can help you better understand yourself a whole person, and you can use that understanding in your quest for self-improve...

In today’s episode, we discuss the documentary The Game Changers (available on Netflix). Whether you have watched this documentary or not you will find a lot of value in this episode as we spend a lot of time discussing diets, with a lot of focus on plant-based diets.  Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode: The Game Changers documentary What the documentary is about and what subjects it covers...

How does your cycle affect the way that you eat and exercise? Are there different things that you should be doing in different parts of your cycle? Today’s guest, Dr. Beth Westie, joins the podcast to talk about diet, fitness, and wellness SPECIFICALLY for women’s health. Listen in to hear what Beth has to say about how the female body is different, why so many diets don’t work as well for women,...

The start of a new year is always a good time to reflect and think about things that you want to change or start anew. It’s also a good time for a talk about your mindset. Do you have a fixed mindset or a growth mindset? Learning how to develop a growth mindset can go a long way toward helping you deal with the inevitable challenges you’ll face in the new year and beyond and finding your own path...

Are you thinking about your new year’s goals? Are you looking for resolutions that you’ll be able to stick with through January – and through the rest of the year as well? Listen in to hear about the CVG Movement Challenge and how it can help you. We’ll also be sharing a special discount code to use during CVG's January 1st legging face-off. Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode: Setting goals or re...

We're closing out the new year with 1 more recap episode that we believe is vital to take in before starting the new year. This episode was originally released at the beginning of 2019 so if you haven't listened to it since then we recommend a refresher. If you haven't heard this episode, this is a must listen! You can join our FB group for free here:   https://www.facebook.com/groups/4161984...

With 2019 coming to a close we wanted to bring back an episode that we believe is extremely important. This episode is one of our top listened to episodes. If you haven't heard it before now is the time. If you listened the first time through this is a great one to hear a second time! You can join our FB group for free here:   https://www.facebook.com/groups/416198445414413 For workout progra...

Why wait until the new year to start eating more nutritious food and training your body? Yes, there are holidays, holiday parties, and holiday food in your immediate future, but is that really a reason to avoid the gym or eat things that don’t make you feel good? In today’s episode, Rachel and Kelsea discuss the holidays and the impact they have on your body. Listen in to hear about holiday clapba...

Have you tested your 1-rep max recently? Have you ever tested it? Why is it important? In today’s episode, Rachel and Kelsea discuss the importance of testing your 1-rep max. Listen in to hear what they have to say about when it’s appropriate to test your 1-rep max, why testing matters, and how to do 1-reps safely. Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode: The importance of testing your 1-rep max What...

Kelsea is joined by TTSL coach Isley Boyarski to tackle the topics of body image, self love and how working out can help with anxiety. Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode: Appreciating that you’re worth more than what you look like Treating yourself with the same respect and care you treat partners or friends with Isley’s background and how she got into fitness and coaching The belief that everyth...

The first announcement of Group Friday!  If you listen to this podcast you're getting the CVG deals early.  Listen in to hear all about it. Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode: The reason for Group Friday The sweatshirt free gift The CVG Athlete hoodie New items dropping on Group Friday When Group Friday will be released You can join our FB group for free here:   https://www.faceboo...