by Pauline Goloubef | Feb 24, 2022 | Community, Fitness & Exercise, Functional Fitness, Instructors, Motivation
I am the first to admit that I used to be intimidated by the word “exercise”. Every time I searched for an exercise program that may be a good fit for me I was hesitant to walk in the front door. The voice in my head ran through a list of all the why’s I shouldn’t; I...
by Lizzie | Feb 24, 2022 | Community, Fitness & Exercise, Functional Fitness, Instructors
I spent the first decade of my “adult life” as a Chemical Engineer working in the pharmaceutical industry. While I had the privilege of working with some amazing humans, I felt deeply unsatisfied with the glacial pace of the drug development process and the low...
by Cathy Purnell | Feb 24, 2022 | Community, Fitness & Exercise, Functional Fitness, Instructors, Motivation
I’m Cathy Purnell and I have had the privilege of helping clients work to become the best version of themselves possible for a decade! I came to Alkalign as an injured client/runner where I quickly recognized the value of what and how we teach. I started my...
by Erin Paruszewski | Apr 14, 2020 | Community, Fitness, Fitness & Exercise, Franchise, Functional Fitness, Motivation
It has been an amazing, and lately crazy, journey and one that I’m grateful to be on with all of you. Five years ago, in April 2015, we taught our last 3 classes as a barre studio and closed Sunday for Easter (and some serious studio renovations). Monday, we re-opened...
by Erin Paruszewski | Mar 25, 2020 | Community, Fitness & Exercise, Functional Fitness, Motivation
Our current situation presents us with a good opportunity to reset, re-evaluate, and re-prioritize what it means to BE — to Live Present and with purpose, to do something each and every day that we are passionate about. Some of you will read this and nod your...
by Erin Paruszewski | Feb 12, 2020 | Community, Fitness & Exercise, Functional Fitness
To know thyself is to love thyself. In a season when we think about love and affection for others, it’s also important to remember that we can’t pour from an empty cup. Showing up for yourself and prioritizing self-care in your exercise practice is essential for...
