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...

Your Feet Affect How Well You Forward Fold

At Alkalign, we believe that mobility is the missing link for many people when it comes to fitness. Do you know that if you can run a marathon but cannot touch your toes, you are not fit?   Everyone has more and less mobile spots in their bodies, and the great...

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Grateful for 3 Years of Alkalign

I am so proud to celebrate our 3rd Alk-iversary! It has been amazing to watch this company grow the past few years. From an idea in its infancy to four thriving studios, we have created something special at Alkalign. It’s more than a studio. It’s more than a workout....

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Overripe Bananas? Make Muffins!

What do you do with overripe bananas? You can freeze them (but peel first; I learned that the hard way) and use them at a later date. Or why not bake today?   Currently, my favorite thing to share is banana muffins from Bakerita.com. This recipe includes dark...

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Testimonial: Alkalign Saved Me

Testimonial: Alkalign Saved Me

Dear Erin,   I have just returned home from a routine run through Wunderlich Park in Woodside. As I was running down the mountain, enjoying the spectacular morning and accompanied by an inspirational book on Audible, somehow my footing gave out beneath me. As I...

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Alkalign Classes+Nourish Fuel Endurance Runner

This past fall, my husband and I ran in our 2nd annual Reebok Ragnar Relay, which consists of 12 people, 2 vans and 200-ish miles of running non stop through the day and night (and into the next day). Ragnar Michigan starts in Muskegon, and we run along Lake Michigan...

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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.