Why Hill Sprints? Because I said so!
TPV FITNESS BLOG Why Hill Sprints? Because I said so! What a better time to write about hill sprints before our monthly run this Thursday! Have you ever looked at a hill and thought, “What if I ran up that as fast as I can?” No? Well, you should. Hill sprints are the magical mix […]
How To Not Make The Treadmill Not So Damn Boring
TPV FITNESS BLOG How To Not Make The Treadmill Not So Damn Boring Sigh…I know, I know. We are in that time of the year where you want to hibernate like a bear. The weather is getting cooler and it’s becoming more unpredictable to run outside. Well there is a solution… Good old fashion treadmill!! […]
How To Build A Good Running Base
TPV FITNESS BLOG How To Build A Good Running Base Alright ladies, there is a method to all of this running madness. I promise. There has been so much controversy between different studies on, warming up before you run. Should you or shouldn’t you? Well as I have dug deeper into this research, my conclusion […]
Do You Have Weak Glutes? Here’s How to Tell (and How to Fix It!)
TPV FITNESS BLOG Do You Have Weak Glutes? Here’s How to Tell (and How to Fix It!) Your glutes — the powerhouse muscles of your hips — play a much bigger role than just shaping how your jeans fit. They’re essential for posture, power, balance, and pain prevention. Yet, many people don’t realize their glutes […]
24 Uncomfortable Truths about Weight Loss
TPV FITNESS BLOG 24 Uncomfortable Truths about Weight Loss It took me 27 years to figure this weight loss thing out, but I’ll save you the frustration in 4 minutes (2 minutes if you’re a fast reader): Meal Plans do work. Best investment you can make for yourself. If your diet starts “Monday,” it’s already […]
The Underrated Power Move: Why You Should Be Doing Farmer Carries
TPV FITNESS BLOG The Underrated Power Move: Why You Should Be Doing Farmer Carries I try and incorporate this amazing exercise in so many programs. You ask why? It builds full-body strength, improves posture, torches your core, and translates directly to real-life function. That’s why. For some of you who have worked with me, you […]
Strength Over Skinny, Nutrients Over Calories — Start Shifting the Focus!
TPV FITNESS BLOG Strength Over Skinny, Nutrients Over Calories — Start Shifting the Focus! Let’s be honest — the fitness world has spent way too much time glorifying “skinny.” But if you’ve trained with me, you know it is far more then chasing “the skinny”. I’m here for strong. Strong bodies, strong minds, building stronger […]
Squats & lunges: the power couple you love to hate
TPV FITNESS BLOG Squats & lunges: the power couple you love to hate By your Trainer Who’s Still Sore from Monday… Let’s get one thing straight: squats and lunges didn’t come here to play. They came to humble you, sculpt your glutes, and leave you questioning every stair you’ve ever climbed. But they also came […]
Ozempic vs Wegovy: What’s the Difference and Who Should Be Taking Them?
TPV FITNESS BLOG Ozempic vs Wegovy: What’s the Difference and Who Should Be Taking Them? If you’ve been paying attention to the health and wellness world, you’ve likely heard the buzz about Ozempic and Wegovy — two injectable medications that are changing the landscape of diabetes and weight management. While often spoken about interchangeably, they […]
How Emotions Affect Your Diaphragm (and Why It Matters for Your Health)
TPV FITNESS BLOG How Emotions Affect Your Diaphragm (and Why It Matters for Your Health) Have you ever noticed how your breathing changes when you’re stressed, anxious, or upset? Maybe your chest tightens, your breath gets shallow, or you even forget to exhale fully. That’s your diaphragm responding to emotion — and it plays a […]