The Biggest Mistake Runners Make When Trying to Get Faster
TPV FITNESS BLOG The Biggest Mistake Runners Make When Trying to Get Faster Every runner wants to get faster. Whether it’s shaving a few minutes off your 5K, tackling hills more confidently, or simply feeling stronger during your runs, speed is often the goal. But ironically, one of the biggest mistakes runners make when trying […]
23 Uncomfortable Truths About Fat Loss
TPV FITNESS BLOG 23 Uncomfortable Truths About Fat Loss From a Coach Who Wants You to Actually Succeed Fat loss isn’t complicated… but it is uncomfortable. Not physically all the time—but mentally, emotionally, and habit-wise. And most people don’t struggle because they don’t know what to do… they struggle because they avoid the truths that […]
The Jeffing Method: Run Smarter, Not Just Harder
TPV FITNESS BLOG The Jeffing Method: Run Smarter, Not Just Harder If you’ve ever told yourself “I’m not a runner” or felt like running had to be all-out, nonstop, and exhausting… I’m about to change your perspective. Let me introduce you to something I absolutely love using with clients and running groups: The Jeffing Method […]
What They Don’t Tell You About Peri/Menopause: Facts vs. Fiction
TPV FITNESS BLOG What They Don’t Tell You About Peri/Menopause: Facts vs. Fiction What They Don’t Tell You About Peri/Menopause: Facts vs. Fiction Let’s have a real conversation. Because what most women are told about peri/menopause is either… outdated, oversimplified, or just plain wrong. And if you’re feeling frustrated with your body, your energy, or […]
Doing Everything Right… But Still Not Losing Fat? Here’s Why.
TPV FITNESS BLOG Doing Everything Right… But Still Not Losing Fat? Here’s Why I hear this ALL the time: “Coach Steph… I don’t get it. I’m working out. I’m eating better. Why is nothing changing?” And honestly?I get why you’re frustrated. Because from the outside, it looks like you’re doing everything right. But here’s the […]
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 […]