Functional Travel

My family and I went to Peru over spring break for Frances and Steven's wedding (you may remember them from the Los Altos studio). I highly recommend! While we were there, we visited the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu, and I've never been so grateful for all of the...

Time is Precious – Outsource Your Training to a Trusted Professional

Amazon, Door Dash, dry-cleaning delivery, food-delivery, cleaning person. We outsource more than ever, yet we are still busier than ever. Stop trying to piece together your workouts yourself and start outsourcing them. It's easier than you think!  Start with our Intro...

Cardio Doesn’t Have to be Hard-io

Cardio exercise is great for heart health, blood sugar control, endurance, weight management, mood and mental health. However, like strength training, not all cardio is created equal. As a former marathon runner, I spent years pounding the pavement because I loved the...

Do You Always Wait Until Mañana? Alkalign Retreat Oct 11-18, 2025

“Time and tide don’t wait for anyone” - English Proverb Have you give that proverb much thought? Many parents can relate to the fact that the hours are long but the years are short, but have you given much thought to time and your own life? Most of us, waste away...

Megaformer vs Build – Pros & Co

Pilates Reformer vs. Hypertrophy Training Not all strength training is created equal. Barre is different from weight training; weight training is different from Megaformer machine-based Pilates. Spoiler alert: any movement is better than no movement. I am sharing this...

5 Reasons People Don’t Lift Weights

Lifting weights is life-changing, but many resist this change. Do any of these resonate with you? What would you add and are you ready to change your mind? 1) Fear of Bulking Up Many worry they’ll get too muscular, but strength training  enhances definition without...

Hang Up Your Weighted Vest

WARNING! This may be controversial. Why can't a walk be a walk anymore? If you follow fitness trends, you know that weighted vests are all the rage. They are touted as improving bone density, increasing cardiovascular intensity, and building strength. While this may...

How I Quit Quitter’s Day

New Year's Resolutions rarely work. Because of this failing trend, the US and many other countries have declared the second Friday in January "Quitter's Day." I don't know about you, but I don't like that term at all. It makes me want to dive deeper into my...

Erin’s Favorite Things

If you're on the hunt for the perfect gift but overwhelmed with shopping, I have the perfect solution for you! Here is a list of my favorite things that check the box for everyone on your list. Happy shopping! SKINCARE Supergoop Glow Sunscreen  I wear this every day....

Upper-Crossed Syndrome & What You Can Do About It

Do you know that old saying "out of sight, out of mind?" This is especially true when it comes to the posterior chain of our bodies. Most things in life are in front of us. Phones, computers, steering wheels, handlebars, utensils, mirrors.... The actions happening in...
Why We Ride: Cycle For Survival

Why We Ride: Cycle For Survival

Every February we gather and ride to raise money via Cycle for Survival, a a rare cancer research fundraiser that supports Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. We ride because we have been touched by cancer, or because someone we love has, or because we see 1.7...

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Testimonial: My Alkalign Muscles

Testimonial: My Alkalign Muscles

We love hearing about our client's successes and Liz Rhodes is no exception! Liz has been with Alkalign Menlo Park since March of 2015 and takes about 3 classes a week. Liz's lifelong dedication to her health is impressive! She's an early bird and gets most of her...

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Instructor Testimonial: Aligning Priorities

Instructor Testimonial: Aligning Priorities

The funny thing about life is that sometimes it gives you what you need before you know you need it. While exercise and sports have always been a part of my life, I never envisioned myself being an instructor of fitness. I spent almost 20 years as a Graphic designer...

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3 Reasons Why You Should Nourish

3 Reasons Why You Should Nourish

As the holidays approach, are you starting to think "Wow, I need to dial in my nutrition" as another plate of cookies from your aunt shows up at your door? Are you ever curious why so many people (maybe yourself included) feel so down over and after the holidays? Have...

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Be True. Lean into You

Be True. Lean into You

It’s not easy being a woman. We are told from an early age we can be anything we want to be, and we must also be  everything. We are told to be smart, educated, career-driven, athletic, thin, pretty, outgoing.  We have to be an amazing...

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Erin is an engaging and dynamic presenter. She has been hired by corporations, educational institutions and non-profits to teach classes and facilitate workshops on a wide range of health and wellness topics. Her passion is helping people truly feel better from the inside out in a way that is both safe and sustainable.

Erin is the author of a transformational memoir called It Doesn’t Have to Hurt to Work™. She leads interactive workshops by the same name. Email erin@alkalignstudios.com to inquire about booking. She is available in-person or virtual/online. 

It Doesn't Have to Hurt to Work™

A NEW, 2-week FREE program we are offering to any and all who want to get off the hamster wheel and try something that 1) works and 2) you will enjoy in the process. No more beating yourself up and spiraling the shame drain thinking you have to do more and be more. We embrace a philosophy that it doesn’t have to hurt to work™. The extremes aren’t sustainable. Be kind to yourself. Be kind to your body. Slow, steady and sane wins the race of life. And we are here to help you along the way.