by Marlene | Nov 20, 2018 | Community, Fitness & Exercise, Motivation
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...
by Erin Paruszewski | Nov 13, 2018 | Community, Fitness & Exercise, Motivation
I am writing a book! Just typing those words is a huge step for me. I’ve secretly thought about writing a book for a long time but honestly had a zillion reasons in my head as to why that was a ridiculous idea. What would I write about? Would anyone want to read it?...
by Pauline Goloubef | Oct 30, 2018 | Community, Fitness & Exercise
“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,...
by Marlene | Oct 22, 2018 | Community, Fitness & Exercise, Motivation
To say that 2018 has been a big year for franchise owner, Elise Feichtner would be an understatement! Alkalign in Ada (a suburb east of Grand Rapids) celebrated their one year anniversary in February, her daughter turned 3 and her and her husband, Ben, are expecting...
by Erin Paruszewski | Oct 1, 2018 | Community, Environment
At Alkalign Studios, we believe the environment you work out in should be as toxin and waste-free as possible. Being environmentally-friendly is something I hold near and dear to my heart. As a result of my passion for the planet, all Alkalign studios are built and...
by Lizzie | Sep 17, 2018 | Community, Fitness & Exercise, Motivation
If you’ve been to an Alkalign Studio, you might have noticed the airy, open feel of our studio space. There are no machines or closets full of equipment. We enhance our practice with simple props like straps, bands, and balls, but really encourage our clients to spend...