STRENGTH FOR MIDLIFE & MORE
Effective and prescriptive training that will build you up and never break you down.
IT DOESN’T HAVE TO HURT TO WORKā¢
Ā Alkalign builds you up and never breaks you down. It feels good for your mind, your body and your soul. We help you build muscle, leaving you feeling healthy and empowered without breaking down your physical or mental health.
A prescriptive training method
At Alkalign, we get back to whatās real and what works.Ā Our prescriptive approach to fitness training gives you exactly what you need. Itās time to embrace the science and a philosophy that prioritizes your long-term health and short-term results.
No more guesswork. The workouts you get are the ones you need. Sign up and get two weeks free. Then take 3 Build classes a week and incorporate 2 Align and 1 Cardio as your time permits.
Educate and Empower
Our highly-trained instructors are invested in the human connection you find at Alkalign. With over 50+ years of combined experience, our instructors educate, empower, and provide you with the tools in every class to help you meet your goals. Do you have injuries, need modifications or are you looking to change your body composition? You are in the right place. We are real people at the end of an email or livestream class who will help you every step of the way.Ā
When you show up to a live class, you have the option to get visual adjustments on your form as well as encouragement.Ā
Modern-day life is hard. As if it werenāt hard enough to pay the bills, feed the dog (and kids!), and maintain relationships, we are further burdened by a culture that fills our heads with expectations about what we should look like, should act like and how that should make us feel.
The barrage of unattainable images and conflicting, misleading, and just plain bad advice about what it means to be āfitā are overwhelming and confusing. They may have driven you to a fitness routine that isnāt helping you achieve your goals [or is breaking you down mentally and physically] or perhaps leave you unsure of where and how to start taking better care of yourself.
That’s why I created Alkalign. I recognize the importance of having a place in your life where you are given the space to dismantle the āshouldsā and explore your personal balance (which might even include the occasional dance party). We created a judgement-free zone with highly trained FUNctional movement professionals who are committed to teaching you body-preserving movement and guiding you in your self care.
Welcome to a space where you can listen, learn, and pay attention to how youāre wired. Itās your time to finally get off the hamster wheel, and live your life your way.
– Erin Paruszewski
Founder & CEO of Alkalign
Find Alkalign Functional Fitness on YouTube
New, fun content added regularly! Take a break from your desk and find short bursts of activity and mobility. It doesn’t have to hurt to work™ and Alkalign on YouTube is here to help you find some extra activity to add to your day as well as nuggets of wisdom to get to rethinking what you think fitness is.Ā
Erin is available for speaking engagements.
The power of Erin’s inspirational story, witty sense of humor, personal connection and decades of experience in the fitness industry engaging with people of all ages and physical abilities is the perfect fit for workshops, retreats and seminars. Contact her atĀ erin@alkalignstudios.com.
Happy Labor Day weekend! Work hard, play hard and try Build30, a 30-minute lifting workout for FREE. Link in the comments. šš½
Happy Labor Day weekend! Work hard, play hard and try Build30, a 30-minute lifting workout for FREE. Link in the comments. šš½
Itās amazing what lifting some weights can do for you. šŖš½
#testimonials #alkalign #realresultsforwomen #perimenopausefitness #menopausefitness
Itās amazing what lifting some weights can do for you. šŖš½
#testimonials #alkalign #realresultsforwomen #perimenopausefitness #menopausefitness
Squishy ball roll. Chest, hip flexors, upper back, obliques and my personal fave, the gut roll. This gentle pressure helps with core function, breathing mechanics, posture, digestive function and nervous system regulation. Plus it feels great!
Need a ball? I just got a new shipment. DM me. Itās the best $20 youāll ever spend.
#fascia #myofascialrelease #gutroll #abdominalmassage #cheststretch #mobilitymatters #functionalfitness #itdoesnthavetohurttowork
Squishy ball roll. Chest, hip flexors, upper back, obliques and my personal fave, the gut roll. This gentle pressure helps with core function, breathing mechanics, posture, digestive function and nervous system regulation. Plus it feels great!
Need a ball? I just got a new shipment. DM me. Itās the best $20 youāll ever spend.
#fascia #myofascialrelease #gutroll #abdominalmassage #cheststretch #mobilitymatters #functionalfitness #itdoesnthavetohurttowork
Itās never too late to start, until it is.
#alkalign #longevity #buildmusclestrength #buildstrength #prepping #survival
Itās never too late to start, until it is.
#alkalign #longevity #buildmusclestrength #buildstrength #prepping #survival
You can work hard without killing your body
The ārightā amount of sore is a sign that your body was challenged, not punished.
A slight, manageable soreness 24-48 hours after a workout (especially in targeted muscles) can indicate effective training and adaptation. It shouldnāt leave you limping, dreading stairs or unable to move for days.
Extreme soreness is not a badge of honor; itās often a sign of doing too much too soon. Progress comes from consistency, not intensity alone. Aim to feel worked, not wrecked.
It Doesnāt Have to Hurt to Work š āØ
#themoreyouknow
#functionalfitness #trainingforlife #jointhealth #hiphealth #kneehealth #kneerehab #functionalmovement #itdoesnthavetohurttowork
You can work hard without killing your body
The ārightā amount of sore is a sign that your body was challenged, not punished.
A slight, manageable soreness 24-48 hours after a workout (especially in targeted muscles) can indicate effective training and adaptation. It shouldnāt leave you limping, dreading stairs or unable to move for days.
Extreme soreness is not a badge of honor; itās often a sign of doing too much too soon. Progress comes from consistency, not intensity alone. Aim to feel worked, not wrecked.
It Doesnāt Have to Hurt to Work š āØ
#themoreyouknow
#functionalfitness #trainingforlife #jointhealth #hiphealth #kneehealth #kneerehab #functionalmovement #itdoesnthavetohurttowork
āIāve fallen and I canāt get up.ā - said no Alkalign-er ever
Getting up off the floor is a skill we all need and most never think about. Enter Alkalign. We embed all the functional training you need to so you can move through life better for decades to come.
Never fear getting down on the ground because we practice what it takes to get back up.
Try 2 weeks free. Link š
#functionalfitness #functionalmovement #getofftheground #fearoffalling #lifeskills #trainforlife #fitnessforlife #itdoesnthavetohurttowork #alkalign
āIāve fallen and I canāt get up.ā - said no Alkalign-er ever
Getting up off the floor is a skill we all need and most never think about. Enter Alkalign. We embed all the functional training you need to so you can move through life better for decades to come.
Never fear getting down on the ground because we practice what it takes to get back up.
Try 2 weeks free. Link š
#functionalfitness #functionalmovement #getofftheground #fearoffalling #lifeskills #trainforlife #fitnessforlife #itdoesnthavetohurttowork #alkalign
Between cowboy boots @zachlanebryan and bare feet at the beach for Elleās volleyball, my feet and shins were really craving some rolling. @marlenejanethompson came to the rescue in this morningās Mashup. Love this class and its combo of core, rolling and cardio! Trifecta of awesomeness.
#functionalfitness #functionalmobility #rollyourfeet #shinroll #plantarfasciitis #shinsplints #healthyfeet #yogatuneupĀ® #itdoesnthavetohurttowork
Between cowboy boots @zachlanebryan and bare feet at the beach for Elleās volleyball, my feet and shins were really craving some rolling. @marlenejanethompson came to the rescue in this morningās Mashup. Love this class and its combo of core, rolling and cardio! Trifecta of awesomeness.
#functionalfitness #functionalmobility #rollyourfeet #shinroll #plantarfasciitis #shinsplints #healthyfeet #yogatuneupĀ® #itdoesnthavetohurttowork
ABD >> Always be draping.
Iām convinced this chest opening stretch with the squishy ball between the shoulder blades is the only reason people take class. š Feels sooo good and is such a good counter stretch to the internal rotation we are in all day with phones, computers and everything else thatās in front of us. #thedrape #alwaysbedraping #cheststretch #chestopener #goodposture #functionalfitness #itdoesnthavetohurttowork #alkalign
ABD >> Always be draping.
Iām convinced this chest opening stretch with the squishy ball between the shoulder blades is the only reason people take class. š Feels sooo good and is such a good counter stretch to the internal rotation we are in all day with phones, computers and everything else thatās in front of us. #thedrape #alwaysbedraping #cheststretch #chestopener #goodposture #functionalfitness #itdoesnthavetohurttowork #alkalign