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Alkalign Studio founder Erin Paruszewski and Master Instructor Cathy Purnell combine forces to bring their passion for health and connecting with people to the podcast stage. Erin and Cathy are both somewhat unfiltered, and the podcast reflects that real, raw and human element that is at the core of Alkalign’s manifesto. Alkalign Unplugged shares health and wellness topics that are relatable to everyone. Enjoy a variety of topics including nutrition, mental health, managing stress and of course all things related to healthy movement. 2020 is the year to disrupt all the unhealthy and untrue myths that infiltrate our hearts and minds and prey on our deepest insecurities. Alkalign is here to show you how.
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Matching sets: yay or nay?
#functionalfitness #strengthtraining #functionalmovement #healthspan #holistichealth #trainforlife #progressiveoverloadtraining #itdoesnthavetohurt
Matching sets: yay or nay?
#functionalfitness #strengthtraining #functionalmovement #healthspan #holistichealth #trainforlife #progressiveoverloadtraining #itdoesnthavetohurt
Please join me in wishing @marlenejanethompson a very happy birthday. She sparks so much joy for me and I know the Blue Crew would agree. Our lives are better with you in it. Happy birthmonth Marlene! Love you much. 🥳😘🎈
Ps: maybe by next year I will figure out how make reels in a legit editing app so I can honor you the way you deserve to be honored😆 🤞🙏
Please join me in wishing @marlenejanethompson a very happy birthday. She sparks so much joy for me and I know the Blue Crew would agree. Our lives are better with you in it. Happy birthmonth Marlene! Love you much. 🥳😘🎈
Ps: maybe by next year I will figure out how make reels in a legit editing app so I can honor you the way you deserve to be honored😆 🤞🙏
Figure 4 stretches the piriformis, a muscle that runs from the outside of the hip to the sacrum. It sits on top of the sciatic nerve. When the piriformis is tight it compresses the nerve and causes pain. Stretching (and rolling!) it relieves pressure.
The figure 4 stretch also opens up the hip, resulting in less back tension which can also aggravate the sciatic nerve.
This stretch can be done seated, standing or lying down, making it convenient for all environments.
#figure4 #sciatica #sciaticarelief #hipmobility #hipmobilitywork #nomorebackpain #mobilitymatters
Figure 4 stretches the piriformis, a muscle that runs from the outside of the hip to the sacrum. It sits on top of the sciatic nerve. When the piriformis is tight it compresses the nerve and causes pain. Stretching (and rolling!) it relieves pressure.
The figure 4 stretch also opens up the hip, resulting in less back tension which can also aggravate the sciatic nerve.
This stretch can be done seated, standing or lying down, making it convenient for all environments.
#figure4 #sciatica #sciaticarelief #hipmobility #hipmobilitywork #nomorebackpain #mobilitymatters
If your weights are too light you’re wasting your time. If your weights are too heavy you will get injured. Learn more about hypertrophy, progressive overload training and what to look for in a strength training program in our FREE Build Webinar. Tuesday 2/11 @ 6pm PT. Recording will be shared with those who register.
Comment “Build” for the link!
#functionalfitness #strengthtraining #progressiveoverload #hypertrophy #strengthtrainingforwomen #itdoesnthavetohurttowork
If your weights are too light you’re wasting your time. If your weights are too heavy you will get injured. Learn more about hypertrophy, progressive overload training and what to look for in a strength training program in our FREE Build Webinar. Tuesday 2/11 @ 6pm PT. Recording will be shared with those who register.
Comment “Build” for the link!
#functionalfitness #strengthtraining #progressiveoverload #hypertrophy #strengthtrainingforwomen #itdoesnthavetohurttowork
Tech neck is real. Hunching over our phones and keyboards leads to a weak upper back. Strengthening the posterior chain (aka back body) improves posture and reduces pain (esp back, neck and shoulder).
We do. A LOT of back body strengthening at ALKALIGN. Come check it out. Comment ‘neck’ and get 2 weeks free.
#techneck #technecktreatment #uppercrosssyndrome #uppercrossedsyndrome #backexercises #strongback #goodposture #functionalfitness
Tech neck is real. Hunching over our phones and keyboards leads to a weak upper back. Strengthening the posterior chain (aka back body) improves posture and reduces pain (esp back, neck and shoulder).
We do. A LOT of back body strengthening at ALKALIGN. Come check it out. Comment ‘neck’ and get 2 weeks free.
#techneck #technecktreatment #uppercrosssyndrome #uppercrossedsyndrome #backexercises #strongback #goodposture #functionalfitness
Strength training increases lean muscle when ‘enough’ weight is lifted to create little micro-tears in the muscle. It’s in the recovery phase where the muscle heals and gets stronger. If your weights are too heavy you will get injured. If your weights are too light you’re wasting your time. Learn more about hypertrophy, progress overload training and what to look for in a strength training program in our FREE Build Webinar. Tuesday 2/11 @ 6pm PT. Recording will be shared with those who register. Comment “Build” for the link!
#functionalfitness #progressiveoverloadtraining #hypertrophy #menopausefitness #itdoesnthavetohurttowork
Strength training increases lean muscle when ‘enough’ weight is lifted to create little micro-tears in the muscle. It’s in the recovery phase where the muscle heals and gets stronger. If your weights are too heavy you will get injured. If your weights are too light you’re wasting your time. Learn more about hypertrophy, progress overload training and what to look for in a strength training program in our FREE Build Webinar. Tuesday 2/11 @ 6pm PT. Recording will be shared with those who register. Comment “Build” for the link!
#functionalfitness #progressiveoverloadtraining #hypertrophy #menopausefitness #itdoesnthavetohurttowork
The exercises we DON’T do are as important and impactful as the ones we DO choose. Not all exercises are created equally and physics matters. Just because you see every gym rat doing it doesn’t mean it’s safe. ALKALIGN = all of the reward and none of the risk.
#itdoesnthavetohurttowork #menopausefitness #functionalfitness #midlifewomen #buildmuscle #functionalstrength
The exercises we DON’T do are as important and impactful as the ones we DO choose. Not all exercises are created equally and physics matters. Just because you see every gym rat doing it doesn’t mean it’s safe. ALKALIGN = all of the reward and none of the risk.
#itdoesnthavetohurttowork #menopausefitness #functionalfitness #midlifewomen #buildmuscle #functionalstrength
Real Raw and Human. This is part of our manifesto. Showing up consistently makes a difference. But to show up consistently requires the knowledge and confidence to adjust as needed. Not every day is an A++. Many days we are barely keeping our head above water. Some days we push harder. Some days we back off. The expectation that we are operating in all cylinders all the time is just not reasonable. Listen to your body when it’s whispering. It will thank you later. 🙏👏
Real Raw and Human. This is part of our manifesto. Showing up consistently makes a difference. But to show up consistently requires the knowledge and confidence to adjust as needed. Not every day is an A++. Many days we are barely keeping our head above water. Some days we push harder. Some days we back off. The expectation that we are operating in all cylinders all the time is just not reasonable. Listen to your body when it’s whispering. It will thank you later. 🙏👏