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 WORK™
 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 what’s real and what works. Our prescriptive approach to fitness training gives you exactly what you need. It’s 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.Â
When you show up to a live class, you have the option to get visual adjustments on your form as well as encouragement.Â
Modern-day life is hard. As if it weren’t 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 “fit” are overwhelming and confusing. They may have driven you to a fitness routine that isn’t 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 “shoulds” 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 you’re wired. It’s 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.Â
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 at erin@alkalignstudios.com.
Consistency doesn’t mean perfection, and progress isn’t always linear. Keep showing up. Your efforts add up, even if it’s hard to see or appreciate that in the moment.
#progressiveoverloadtraining #gentleconsistency #weightlifting #functionalfitness #functionaltraining #progressnotperfection #practicemakesprogress #itdoesnthavetohurttowork
Consistency doesn’t mean perfection, and progress isn’t always linear. Keep showing up. Your efforts add up, even if it’s hard to see or appreciate that in the moment.
#progressiveoverloadtraining #gentleconsistency #weightlifting #functionalfitness #functionaltraining #progressnotperfection #practicemakesprogress #itdoesnthavetohurttowork
Another fun Schoolhouse Rocks Run and Spin-to-Win booth! Impressed by all the planks, pushups, lunges, tree poses and jumping jacks. They worked hard for the ALKALIGN swag today! 💪🙌
#functionalfitness #famikyfitness #healthyfamilies #funrun #familyfunday #schoolhouserocks #alkalignnextgen #itdoesnthavetohurttowork
Another fun Schoolhouse Rocks Run and Spin-to-Win booth! Impressed by all the planks, pushups, lunges, tree poses and jumping jacks. They worked hard for the ALKALIGN swag today! 💪🙌
#functionalfitness #famikyfitness #healthyfamilies #funrun #familyfunday #schoolhouserocks #alkalignnextgen #itdoesnthavetohurttowork
It’s been an honor to work with so many amazing instructors over the last decade. Team work makes the dream work. Thank you to everyone who has been a part of it. 💙💙
#functionalfitness #functionalmovement #holistichealth #teamalkalign #bluecrew #itdoesnthavetonhurttowork
It’s been an honor to work with so many amazing instructors over the last decade. Team work makes the dream work. Thank you to everyone who has been a part of it. 💙💙
#functionalfitness #functionalmovement #holistichealth #teamalkalign #bluecrew #itdoesnthavetonhurttowork
Cheers to 10 years of fun photo shoots with the Blue Crew!
#alkalign #anniversary #reels #funstagram
Cheers to 10 years of fun photo shoots with the Blue Crew!
#alkalign #anniversary #reels #funstagram
10 Years of the Next Gen. đź’™
✨ I started Alkalign to model to my daughters what it means to be healthy, strong and whole on the outside AND, most importantly, on the inside.
✨ I didn’t want to run a business or deliver a message that was shallow, fleeting or that preyed on insecurities.
✨ I wanted to help my community heal from toxic fitness and diet-culture messaging, and establish a better foundation for all the toddlers, tweens and teens who were watching their parents’ every move.
✨ I’m proud my kids grew up at Alkalign and I hope you and your (now decade older kids) are as well.
#morethanaworkout #trainingforlife #mindbodyconnection #holistichealth #mentalhealth #itdoesnthavetohurttowork #toxicfitnessculture #fitnessmyths #alkalignnextgen
10 Years of the Next Gen. đź’™
✨ I started Alkalign to model to my daughters what it means to be healthy, strong and whole on the outside AND, most importantly, on the inside.
✨ I didn’t want to run a business or deliver a message that was shallow, fleeting or that preyed on insecurities.
✨ I wanted to help my community heal from toxic fitness and diet-culture messaging, and establish a better foundation for all the toddlers, tweens and teens who were watching their parents’ every move.
✨ I’m proud my kids grew up at Alkalign and I hope you and your (now decade older kids) are as well.
#morethanaworkout #trainingforlife #mindbodyconnection #holistichealth #mentalhealth #itdoesnthavetohurttowork #toxicfitnessculture #fitnessmyths #alkalignnextgen
“Surround yourself with people who lift you up.”
Our manifesto says we are a team of individuals, a family of originals. That we are. Grateful for all the amazing humans who have been part of Alkalign over the years. Especially grateful for those who stuck around through our many evolutions. 🤩
Miss us? Alkalign is 💯% digital and is still the workout that will leave you feeling better vs. breaking you down. Its formats touch on all the essentials…strength, mobility, mind body, cardio, connection and building muscle to offset sarcopenia and loss of bone density. It also helps prevent injuries and reduce pain. Bonus!
Free 2 weeks for those who are new (again!) >> Link in bio
#functionalfitness #functionalmovement #strengthtraining #weightlifting #hypertrophytraining #pilates #barre #physicaltherapy #holistichealth #safeexercise #itdoesnthavetohurttowork
“Surround yourself with people who lift you up.”
Our manifesto says we are a team of individuals, a family of originals. That we are. Grateful for all the amazing humans who have been part of Alkalign over the years. Especially grateful for those who stuck around through our many evolutions. 🤩
Miss us? Alkalign is 💯% digital and is still the workout that will leave you feeling better vs. breaking you down. Its formats touch on all the essentials…strength, mobility, mind body, cardio, connection and building muscle to offset sarcopenia and loss of bone density. It also helps prevent injuries and reduce pain. Bonus!
Free 2 weeks for those who are new (again!) >> Link in bio
#functionalfitness #functionalmovement #strengthtraining #weightlifting #hypertrophytraining #pilates #barre #physicaltherapy #holistichealth #safeexercise #itdoesnthavetohurttowork
“You define Alklaign so it’s only fitting your strength should hold your walls. The Alkalign Infinity wall is a place to mark your milestones.”
The physical walls maybe gone but celebrating milestones continues. Just this week we celebrated the following:
✨ 1,670 classes @emmanuellehertel
✨ 1,385 classes @jessaxelrod
✨ 880 classes Michele H
✨ 1.341 classes @myzinglifesally
✨ 2,896 classes @mmisola1
✨ 1,225 classes @lauramaelane
The business model shifted but the investment the #bluecrew is making in their health is unwavering. It’s never too late to hop back on the Alkalign Infinity train. ♾️ All aboard!
#alkaligninfinity #functionalfitness #trainingforlife #painfreefitness #sustainableexercise #menopausefitness #itdoesnthavetohurttowork #alkalign
“You define Alklaign so it’s only fitting your strength should hold your walls. The Alkalign Infinity wall is a place to mark your milestones.”
The physical walls maybe gone but celebrating milestones continues. Just this week we celebrated the following:
✨ 1,670 classes @emmanuellehertel
✨ 1,385 classes @jessaxelrod
✨ 880 classes Michele H
✨ 1.341 classes @myzinglifesally
✨ 2,896 classes @mmisola1
✨ 1,225 classes @lauramaelane
The business model shifted but the investment the #bluecrew is making in their health is unwavering. It’s never too late to hop back on the Alkalign Infinity train. ♾️ All aboard!
#alkaligninfinity #functionalfitness #trainingforlife #painfreefitness #sustainableexercise #menopausefitness #itdoesnthavetohurttowork #alkalign
10 years of branded merch. This may be one of my favorite parts of Alkalign. I love designing, sourcing and sharing fun new retail. Thanks to @bloomadoredesigner and @personify.us for your creativity and collaboration over the years!
What’s your favorite Alkalign design? Anything we should bring back for an encore? Comment below!
#brandedmerch #itdoesnthavetohurttowork #alkalign
10 years of branded merch. This may be one of my favorite parts of Alkalign. I love designing, sourcing and sharing fun new retail. Thanks to @bloomadoredesigner and @personify.us for your creativity and collaboration over the years!
What’s your favorite Alkalign design? Anything we should bring back for an encore? Comment below!
#brandedmerch #itdoesnthavetohurttowork #alkalign