BUILD

Build lean muscle and boost your metabolism. Enjoy all of the rewards of lifting heavy weights without the risk! After only a few weeks, you will start to experience the benefits of getting stronger, increasing bone density, improving endurance, and more.

This class format is now available on our Livestream platform. Sign up and get strong!

WHAT IS BUILD?

Build is a 45-minute group workout class that teaches you how to lift heavier weights properly. Think 8, 10 and 12 pounds to start versus CrossFit-style and benching 3x your body weight. The classes are carefully programmed to ensure we are working the body in a balanced way that yields results (stronger muscles) and avoids injuries.

We start slowly and focus on alignment and form. Over time, you will be amazed by your ability to progress up in weight or movement complexity. Like all in-person Alkalign classes, the experience is customized and optimized for YOU.

The format is not like Align. It will be much slower and will focus on one movement pattern at a time versus the “flow” of class you might be used to.

WHY ARE WE OFFERING THIS?

We know there is a big push in the fitness world to “lift heavy” and we know many people do. We also know from years of experience in this business that most people do not have the proper training to do it safely which is a recipe for injury. Since Alkalign is all about form, alignment, and providing the most reward with the least amount of risk, we should be the people to teach you how to do it properly!

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF BUILD

The benefit of lifting heavier weights is to increase muscle growth. As we age, we lose muscle mass and challenging your muscles will help you maintain and even gain lean muscle mass. Benefits include:

Boosting your metabolism
Maintaining bone density
Increasing lean muscle / preventing age-related loss of lean muscle
Functional applications to real world (things in real life are heavy – grocery bags, suitcases, backpacks, car seats, kids, dogs, etc.)
Improving athletic performance and reducing risk of injury during those activities
Increasing functional range of motion

WHO SHOULD TAKE BUILD?

Are you interested in lifting heavier or experiencing any of the above benefits? If so, this is for you. If you’ve considered lifting but are afraid, this is for you. If you have no interest, no worries. A consistent Alkalign practice includes a lot of weight-bearing exercises to maintain bone density as well as the balanced strength to live in a strong, functional body. Build45 is designed to complement Alkalign and anything else you do in life. We offer lots of modifications so we can optimize class for you.

WHEN DOES BUILD TAKE PLACE?

Build45 is Alkalign’s newest offering. Check out our livestream schedule to find out when you can Build with us.

WILL I GET BULKY?

The short answer: no. It is impossible to bulk up from lifting weights unless you are consistently in a calorie-surplus of nutrients that supports bulky mass and are in a program designed to increase your muscle mass.

HOW DO I COMBINE THIS WITH MY OTHER ALKALIGN CLASSES?

The key to muscle building is in the recovery between sessions. Weight lifting (and intense exercise in general) is a catabolic process. That means your body is breaking down during the workout. You are creating small tears in your muscles and depleting them of glycogen (and there is a whole cascade of hormone responses as well). The key to repairing the damage and making improvement (getting stronger!) is providing your body with adequate recovery time, high-quality fuel and smart recovery enhancers (like the massage balls!).

You are more than welcome to supplement our 2x week sessions with Align45 or your own cardio 1-2 times per week, but don’t overdo it! Back-to-back workouts in the same day or on consecutive days will likely impede your progress and could be a recipe for injury. We strongly suggest you try Recharge and Yoga Flow to make sure you are giving your body enough time to recover from your Build45 classes and are maximizing your results.

WHY WE DON'T OFFER BUILD EVERYDAY

Two to three times a week can equal all the gain! Studies show adding heavier lifting just twice a week gives you all the benefits of lifting without the added stress and pressure on your joints. This will also give you ample time for recovery, which is why we don’t offer Build everyday.

IS BUILD INCLUDED IN MY MEMBERSHIP?

Build45 is included in our Livestream memberships. It is currently not included in our Alkalign Anywhere on-demand only membership. You can add Build to your on-demand membership or purchase a subscription a la carte.