Steph the Anchor Coach. O2 Fitness Clubs, Wake Forest

06/01/2026

✨ Sunday mornings just got better. ✨

Start your week with movement that helps you feel stronger, more mobile, and more balanced.

Core & More combines:
💪 30 minutes of focused core strengthening
🧘 30 minutes of slow-flow stretching and restorative breathing

This isn't about crunches and burnout.

It's about building a stronger foundation, improving posture and stability, releasing tension, and giving yourself an hour to reset before the week begins.

Whether you're brand new to exercise or simply looking for a class that leaves you feeling challenged and refreshed, this class is for you.

📍 O2 Fitness Clubs – Park Place
🕘 Sundays at 9:00 AM

Come move, stretch, breathe, and begin your week feeling your best.

05/31/2026

Week Two on the Clinical Side! 🩺✨

I’ve officially stepped into my new role with the incredible Duke Heart team at Duke University Hospital! 💙

For those who know my background, returning to the clinical side feels like a beautiful full-circle moment. It allows me to perfectly blend my clinical roots with everything I love about movement, behavior modification, and lifestyle coaching.

What does this mean for my coaching and fitness community?

Don’t worry—I am absolutely still here to keep you moving! While my full-time schedule is at the hospital, I’ve locked in a dedicated routine to stay active with you:

​🗓️ Saturdays: Available for limited, dedicated personal training sessions.

​☀️ Sunday Mornings: Catch me leading a group fitness class at O2 Fitness Clubs Park Place location in Morrisville! 🏋️‍♀️

​🌅 Weekday Mornings & Future Evenings: Keeping select, limited early weekday mornings, with plans to add some evening group fitness classes down the road with Raleigh Parks!

Stepping back into cardiology is only going to fuel my passion for true injury prevention, metabolic conditioning, and sustainable weight management from the inside out.

Thank you all for the immense support as I balance these two worlds. See you in the clinic or on the turf! 🚀

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05/29/2026

Join me tomorrow, May 30 @ 2:00 for Core & Restore - Glen Eden Pilot Park, Raleigh
Register here: https://ncraleighweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&FMID=525690476&fbclid=IwVERDUASG8opleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR45igXBpb8UDfRVTqv8fIp9fRbrRCpTm5B3qnNfG6_c6csErlMRvp5ATKSl_Q_aem_sPbHPfDqSnAn1H7-yc9mcw

Raleigh Parks Health and Wellness will host a variety of fitness and mindfulness classes throughout May at the Glen Eden Pilot Park Facility. Come join us!

See all the programming listed here: https://bit.ly/4t1T7yK

05/16/2026

✨ Join me for a restorative afternoon of movement, breath, and deep core connection at Glen Eden Pilot Park.

Core & Restore is not your typical ab class. We’ll focus on the “deep” core muscles that support your spine, posture, and daily movement—without endless crunches or high-intensity burnout.

This pop-up class blends:
• foundational core stability
• restorative stretching
• breathwork
• mobility
• nervous system recovery

Whether you’re looking to build a stronger foundation, reduce tension, reconnect with your body, or simply take an hour to slow down and reset—this class is for you. 🤍

🗓 Saturday, May 30
⏰ 2:00–3:00 PM
📍 Glen Eden Pilot Park
💲 $10

Spots are limited! Register through Raleigh Parks & Recreation using Activity # HWCOREGLE-001

Move better. Feel better. Live better. ⚓️

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05/09/2026

🌿 Wellness is Popping Up in Raleigh! 🌿

I am so honored to be part of an incredible team of instructors working with Raleigh Parks to bring the Glen Eden Pilot Park community center back to life! This project is all about transforming this space into a vibrant Community Wellness Hub, and we want YOU to be the heartbeat of it.

Whether you're looking to find your flow, clear your mind, or just get moving with your neighbors, there is a place for everyone here.

✨ What to Expect:

• Variety of Activities: Explore fitness, yoga, mindfulness, and wellness sessions.
• Community Connection: A space designed to help you move, connect, and feel your best.
• Expert Guidance: Classes led by a diverse group of passionate local instructors (including me!).

​📍 The Details:
✓ ​When: May – June 2026
✓ Where: Glen Eden Pilot Park
✓ How to Join: Visit RaleighNC.gov/RecLink and search the keywords "Health and wellness pop-up" to register.

You can also scan the QR code in the flyer (check my slide/story!) to sign up directly.

Let’s make Glen Eden a hub for health and happiness together. See you at the park! 🌳💪

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05/06/2026

Most people think fitness coaching is just workouts and meal plans.

But real coaching goes far beyond that.

It’s guidance.
It’s structure.
It’s accountability.
It’s having someone help you understand what your body actually needs—and how to build habits that fit your real life.

For some people, that means learning how to move without pain.
For others, it means building confidence in the gym for the first time.
And for many busy adults, it means learning how to train effectively without spending hours in the gym.

A good coach doesn’t just hand you a plan.
They help you build the knowledge, consistency, and confidence to keep going long-term.

That’s what fitness coaching really is. ⚓️

04/30/2026

She came to me in pain.

Not just discomfort—
the kind of pain that affects everything.

Sleep.
Daily movement.
Even holding her baby for more than a few minutes.

That’s where we started.

We didn’t rush the process.
We didn’t push through pain.

We focused on building strength, improving mobility,
and helping her move in a way her body could actually support.

Over time, everything started to change.

She got stronger.
Pain decreased.
Confidence grew.

She can now hold her baby longer, walk miles, play with her son, and recently—even ran 4 miles outside in under an hour.

But what stood out most to me wasn’t just the physical progress.

It was this:

“This investment is not just for me… it impacts my whole family.”

That’s what this work is really about.

Not just workouts.
Not just results.

But building a body that supports your life—
and the people you love. ⚓️

04/30/2026

Most people think of breathing as automatic.

Something your body just does in the background.

But your breath is one of the few functions that’s both automatic and under your control—which makes it incredibly powerful.

It’s directly connected to your nervous system.

When you’re stressed, your breathing speeds up.
When you’re calm, it slows down.

But it also works in reverse.

When you intentionally slow your breathing—especially your exhale—you can help shift your body out of a constant “fight or flight” state and into a more regulated, grounded state.

This is something I incorporate into both my coaching and yoga teaching, because your body doesn’t just need movement—it needs awareness and recovery too.

You don’t need a full routine to start.
Just a moment of attention. ⚓️

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Source: YogaRenew, “Benefits of Breathwork” (pranayama, autonomic nervous system, and exhale-driven parasympathetic response)

04/27/2026

Proof that breathwork isn’t just for the mat. 🎯

After 10+ years away from the range, I was reminded yesterday how much my yoga and wellness training has sharpened my focus.

The same breath control and mental clarity we practice in coaching are the exact skills that help you hit the mark in life—whether at work or at play. The body remembers the discipline! 💪✨

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04/19/2026

Slow progress is still progress.

In a world that pushes fast results and quick transformations, it’s easy to feel like you’re behind.

But what’s built slowly is usually what lasts.

Real change doesn’t happen overnight.
It happens in the small, consistent choices you make every day.

Showing up.
Taking care of your body.
Choosing habits you can actually sustain.

That’s the work.

And even when it feels quiet…
it’s working.

You don’t need to rush the process.
You just need to stay in it. ⚓️