by Cathy Purnell | Sep 10, 2018 | Community, Fitness & Exercise, Motivation
In 2012 I ran my 7th marathon: Boston. As I crossed the finish line, feeling grateful and delighted to be done, I had the usual aches associated with pounding the pavement for 26.2 miles, but I had a new sensation that ran from the outside of my left hip to the...
by Erin Paruszewski | Sep 5, 2018 | Community, Fitness & Exercise, Motivation, Nourish, Nutrition
People often ask about how I made the transition from my corporate jobs in investment banking and product development to health and wellness. The truth is, my journey to wellness has been gradual, and it has taken most of my life. As a teenager, I had...
by Marlene | Aug 27, 2018 | Community, Fitness & Exercise, Motivation
I met Erin Paruszewski at Alkalign a while back and took her up on her offer of a week of classes. I’ve never done a fitness or pilates/barre/yoga class before, but this year has been one of self-improvement, so it came at the right time. I couldn’t have known how...
by Marlene T | Jun 8, 2018 | Fitness & Exercise
I distinctly remember the day I felt sensation in my abdominal muscles near my navel. It was a feeling I hadn’t had in over a decade. I was in the Low C position for the final abdominal set and was concentrating in the final hold. If you’ve taken an Alkalign class,...
by Erin Paruszewski | Jun 4, 2018 | Fitness & Exercise, Motivation
Recently, I was fortunate to get to go on a sibling wellness retreat with my brothers, Andrew and Ryan, and my sister, Carey. Inspired by Andrew’s cancer diagnosis and flawlessly executed by Carey, we spent 3 days at Miraval, a wellness spa in Tucson, AZ. Here’s...
by Erin Paruszewski | May 20, 2018 | Fitness & Exercise
Alkalign specializes in injury prevention and rehabilitation. Back, knee, hip, ankle, shoulder, foot: We can improve whatever ails you with a combination of strength, mobility and flexibility exercises in a fun, supportive environment. Most injuries occur from...