by Erin Paruszewski | Dec 5, 2018 | Fitness & Exercise, Motivation, Nourish
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...
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 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...