Are “cheat meals” a good idea or not? In today’s episode, we’ll discuss the idea of cheat meals, the language that we use when we talk about food, and the effects of surplus culture, diet culture, and terminology on the way we think about food, nutrition, our bodies, and our health.

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In today’s episode, we’ll talk about the things that you should know about fitness programming. Listen in to learn about how programming fits into the big picture, why you shouldn’t program your own workouts, and what you need to know about training cycles.

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Are you a person of action? Would you like to be? What does it mean to be a person of action, anyway?

In today’s episode, Rachael and Kelsea discuss what it takes to be a person of action: what kind of mindset you need, how to think about improving yourself, and the strategies you need to start taking action. Listen in to hear more about what you can do right now to become a person of action.

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It's CVG's Birthday and we're celebrating...hard! We have more new releases than ever before along with a few special surprises. Listen in as Rachael and Kelsea give you all the good info that you need to know. They even rattle off some of the 19 retired leggings that will become available in CVG's Randomly Retired Leggings listing.

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How can you maximize muscle growth, protect your joints and ligaments, and correct imbalances in your body? In today’s episode, Rachael and Kelsea discuss accessory work: what it is, how to do it, and why you need it. They also explain where accessory work fits into your workout routine and share some of their favorite accessory movements and how to do them. Listen in to hear this in-depth conversation about accessory work.

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How does your nutrition affect your hormonal cycle? What should you be eating to support your hormonal cycle, and are there any foods you should be avoiding? Today, Dr. Beth Westie returns to the podcast to discuss these and other important questions about feeding and caring for the female body. Listen in to hear what Dr. Westie has to say about eating to optimize the stages of your cycle, how the female body builds muscle, and what signs there are that something might be off with your hormones.

If you missed our first episode with Dr. Beth we suggest going back to listen to episode 55.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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