Today’s episode features Erin Paruszewski, Founder & CEO of Alkalign. Erin talks about the problems she sees within the fitness industry, and shares why she’s so passionate about functional fitness as a sustainable way to take care of our bodies and live well.
Stacey & Erin chat about how to become consistent with exercise, build better habits, and prioritize self-care, so that you can support your body for the years to come.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- 1:30 - The pros and cons social media
- 5:00 - Getting off our phones to foster real connections
- 12:20 - Functional fitness & why it’s so important
- 22:15 - The key to being consistent & building good habits
- 31:30 - The value of life experience and relatability in the fitness industry
- 41:40 - Disrupting toxic diet & fitness culture
- 48:00 - Why you should focus on quality over quantity with exercise
- 57:15 - Navigating midlife changes & prioritizing self-care
- 1:07:40 - Wellness travel essentials
- 1:13:50 - This period of your life could be your primetime
QUOTABLE
“If you’re taking care of yourself, your body is better prepared to face challenges or recover.”
“Good habits build upon good habits.”
LINKS
Sleep Mask: find it here
Therapy Balls: find it here
CONNECT WITH ERIN
Website: https://alkalignstudios.com/
IG: @alkalignfitness
CONNECT WITH STACEY
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