The Winding Road of Habits

As an instructor who tries to practice what she preaches, a mom of young adults who has tried to model what I teach and a person who loves to play outside and wants to do so into my 90's, I am no stranger to the winding road and cycle of changing, breaking, creating...

What Does It Mean to “Quiver” During Exercise—and is it Good or Bad?

Muscle quivering is the involuntary shaking you sometimes feel during challenging exercise. It happens when your muscles are working hard and your nervous system is firing rapidly to keep them going. Like muscle soreness, quivering is often linked with a “good”...

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...
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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Testimonial: Virginia Gee – Recovery After Breast Cancer

Testimonial: Virginia Gee – Recovery After Breast Cancer

My journey is an interesting one – I’ve always been a “healthy” person. I started dancing when I was 5 and only stopped when I was in my 30’s when I had my 3 children. I’ve always worked out and maintained a healthy lifestyle.   In 2010, when I was 37 and my...

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Pauline Goloubef: The Journey to Becoming a CET

Pauline Goloubef: The Journey to Becoming a CET

“Every accomplishment begins with the decision to try.”  - Anonymous,   Have you ever wanted to accomplish something but had no idea how to start? Felt paralyzed by the unknown? Well, that’s exactly what happened to me. In 2015, my friend, Julie Grosvenor, a...

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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.