by Erin Paruszewski | Feb 4, 2025 | Build, Fitness, Fitness & Exercise, Longevity, Mental Health, Motivation, Myth-Busting
WARNING! This may be controversial. Why can’t a walk be a walk anymore? If you follow fitness trends, you know that weighted vests are all the rage. They are touted as improving bone density, increasing cardiovascular intensity, and building strength. While this...
by Marlene | Dec 30, 2024 | Build, Community, Fitness, Fitness & Exercise, Motivation, Myth-Busting
New Year’s Resolutions rarely work. Because of this failing trend, the US and many other countries have declared the second Friday in January “Quitter’s Day.” I don’t know about you, but I don’t like that term at all. It makes me...
by Erin Paruszewski | Oct 22, 2024 | Fitness & Exercise, Healthspan, Longevity, Mobility, Motivation, Nutritious Movement
Do you know that old saying “out of sight, out of mind?” This is especially true when it comes to the posterior chain of our bodies. Most things in life are in front of us. Phones, computers, steering wheels, handlebars, utensils, mirrors…. The...
by Emmanuelle H | Jul 12, 2024 | Build, Fitness, Fitness & Exercise, Healthspan, Motivation, _topblog
Much the same way a Barre or Pilates class adds light weights to help build strength, Alkalign’s original Align class utilizes light weights to strengthen the arms and shoulders, often while also working other areas of the body, such as quads or glutes. This is a...
by Erin Paruszewski | Jan 4, 2024 | Mental Health, Motivation, Nourish, Nutrition
People often aim for really lofty goals, especially this time of year when we “resolve” to make it happen. “I want to lose 20 pounds.” “I want to run a marathon.” “I want to quit sugar.” In theory, big goals are great. In reality, big goals require A LOT of...
by Erin Paruszewski | Dec 28, 2023 | Fitness, Fitness & Exercise, Functional Fitness, Motivation, Myth-Busting
Are you still using a rotary phone? Nope. Know why? Because you are adaptable. If you’ve thought “I can’t work out online”, think again. Yes, change is hard. But those who have made the leap from in-person to Alkalign online couldn’t be happier. “Livestream is easy to...
