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FAQ

Q: What’s the Foundation of ALIGN? What’s it about.

A: Align is fundamentally a strength team. I don’t believe in pigeon holing ourselves into ONE modality, because as humans we’re designed to flourish when STRENGTH, Mobility, flexibility and cardio are aligned. I combine traditional strength trianing, deep core work from pilates + mobility and breath from yoga.

ALIGN Program Pillars

• Progressive Overload Strength - hypertrophy+ body comp
• Deep Core Work - spinal stability, movement integrity + core sculpting aesthetics
• Yoga - mobility + flexibility + breathwork for fluidity of movement, mind-body connection and nervous system support

Goals of Programming:

• Core lays the foundation - Create endurance and integrity in the core
• Upper + Lower Hypertrophy and strength

Q: What about running? Can I do both?

A: While this is NOT a running program, it’s a great supplement for runners. See HERE for link to a suggested sample splits historically. I have run marathons, ultra marthon relays, half marathons, spartans… this programming has been SO helpful in helping me get faster and stay injury free.

Q: Can I do these workouts at home?

A: Absolutely - this program can be done at home or the gym.

Q: I kind of want to go to the gym, but I’m intimidated what’s your advice?

A: It’s all of our first time being alive and most people have NO idea what they’re doing in the gym. But you’re perfectly positioned bc you have a plan! a few ground rules:

• Be polite, put equipment back after you use it
• You can be polite and assertive — If someone is using something you’d like to use, wait until their done with their set and ask them how much more time they use
• Have fun — and push weight!
• Honestly, a cute outfit goes a long way for morale