Align Strength & Wellness

😅 FACT FRIDAY... fashionably late because apparently Friday had other plans.

You asked. We answered. Here are three things worth knowing!

❓ WHY DON’T MY ELBOWS LOOK LIKE EVERYONE ELSE’S DURING A TRICEP PUSH-UP?
Because bodies are built differently!

The direction your elbow pits face can be influenced by the shape of your shoulder and upper arm, your natural carrying angle and how much rotation you have available.

Your elbows do not need to look identical to the person beside you.

For a strong tricep push-up:
✅ Place your hands under or just inside your shoulders
✅ Keep your body in one strong line
✅ Let your elbows travel backwards, usually around 20 to 45 degrees from your body
✅ Keep your wrists underneath your elbows
✅ Lower only as far as you can control
✅ Use your knees or elevate your hands if you need to

Your elbows should stay reasonably close, but they do not need to be painfully glued to your ribs. Do not force your elbow pits to face a particular direction if your body does not naturally move that way.

If it feels strong, controlled and pain-free, your version may simply look a little different.

❓ WHAT MAKES A CLEAN AND PRESS FINALLY CLICK?
I LOVE nothing more than when someone finally gets this movement, even when it takes years!

The clean begins as a PULL.
Your elbows lead, the bar stays very close to your body and then you quickly flip your elbows underneath it, almost like you are ducking under the bar, to catch it at your shoulders.

Then it becomes a PUSH.
Soften through the knees, drive the bar overhead and breathe out as you press.

Coming down, everything happens in reverse. Lower the bar to your shoulders, flip your elbows over and guide the bar back down close to your body.
The bar stays close. The elbows move quickly. Pull, catch, push!
When that sequence finally clicks, it makes me ridiculously happy 😂

❓ WHAT MAKES AN ALIGN INSTRUCTOR’S DAY?

Seeing someone come consistently.
Watching someone confidently add a little more weight.
Seeing the smile after a killer set.
Watching someone do something they were convinced they could not do.

Having a nervous person finish their first class, love it and then message Rhys the next day to say it hurts to sit down 😂

And for me, it is absolutely that moment when someone finally nails their clean and press.
Progress does not always mean lifting the heaviest weight in the room. Sometimes it is showing up, trying again, understanding your own body or finally believing that you can.

Keep the questions coming for our next Wondering Wednesday 👇

There’s something special about a place where you can simply show up as you are. 💙

At Align, it’s not just about getting stronger. It’s about feeling welcomed, supported and connected along the way.

A place where you’re greeted with smiles, encouraged with heart, and leave feeling stronger every time. ✨

Because fitness feels better when you don’t have to do it alone.

Come as you are. Move with us. Find your people. 💙

🔥 DON’T FORGET TONIGHT AT ALIGN! 🔥
What an AWESOME Thursday night line-up we’ve got for you 👏

🚴‍♀️ 4:30pm – SPIN with Leanne
Turn up, clip in and get those legs moving!

🏋️‍♀️ 5:30pm – BODY PUMP with Rach
Strength, sweat and a whole-body workout 💪

💃 6:30pm – ZUMBA with Shelby
Finish the night with music, movement and a whole lot of fun!

Three brilliant classes. Three amazing instructors. One very good reason to get yourself to Align tonight ❤️

Come for one… or make a night of it and stay for more 😜

📲 Book your spot and we’ll see you tonight!
MOVE • NOURISH • CONNECT

You don’t have to be a “gym person” to belong at Align. 💙

You don’t need to be fit before you start.
You don’t need to keep up with anyone else.
You don’t need to know exactly what you’re doing.

You just need to show up as you are.

At Align, we meet you where you’re at and help you discover what your body can do. Every movement can be modified. Every weight can be adjusted. Taking a break is always okay.

Because this isn’t about perfection. It’s about moving, laughing, getting stronger and doing it together.

Real people. Real progress. A community where everyone belongs.

Think you might be an Align person? We’d love to meet you. 💙

WHY ALIGN WAS CREATED… ❤️
Align wasn’t created for the person who already feels confident walking into a gym.
It was created for the person sitting in the car outside, trying to find the courage to come in.

The person who worries everyone else will be fitter, stronger or more experienced.
The mum who has spent years looking after everybody else and can barely remember what it feels like to do something for herself.

The person rebuilding after illness, injury, grief, anxiety or a season of life that took more from them than anyone realised.

Align was created because movement should never feel like punishment.
A gym should be more than equipment, mirrors and calories burned.

It should be a place where someone knows your story.
Where people notice when you haven’t been there.

Where every body is welcome, every starting point is respected and showing up is worth celebrating.
We wanted to create the kind of place where you could arrive feeling nervous and leave feeling proud.

A place where movement supports your mental health, friendships form between sets and you slowly begin to feel like yourself again.

That is why Align exists.
Not to help people become less.
But, to help them discover how strong, capable and worthy they have always been.

Move. Nourish. Connect.
This is Align. ❤️

🤔 WONDERING WEDNESDAY 🤔
Welcome to our brand-new weekly series where you can ask us absolutely anything… and we may immediately regret opening the floor 😂

Want to know:
❓ Which class is best for beginners?
❓ How do I book through the app?
❓ What should I eat before a morning workout?
❓ How often do we clean the toilets?
❓ What cleaning products do we use?
❓ Why is the music so loud?
❓ Does Tammy own clothes that aren’t activewear?
❓ What time do we p**p each day?

Fitness. Food. Classes. Memberships. Staff. Cleaning. Behind-the-scenes business stuff. Completely random nonsense.

Nothing is off limits.*

Drop your question in the comments and we’ll answer as many as we can on FACTS FRIDAY!

Go on… what have you always wondered about Align or the amazing talent that work tirelessly behind the scenes..... and in front of them.... ? 👇

*Our lawyers have advised us to clarify that some things may, in fact, be off limits. not really, but it sounded responsible and likely something she would say.*

Breathe, Release, Restore

A special Breathwork session is coming to Align with the incredible Lizzie.

Join us on Tuesday, 1st September at 6:30 PM for an evening of deep relaxation, nervous system reset, and soul-level calm.

Spots are limited - this one is going to be beautiful. Book via Gymetrix App.

🌟 ALIGN’S LATEST WEEKLY CLASS TIMETABLE 🌟
Save this post, share it with a friend and start planning your week of movement with us! 💗

From strength and cardio to Pilates, yoga, zumba and outdoor training, our timetable has something for every body, every fitness level and every stage of life.

You don’t need to be fit before you begin. You don’t need to know what you’re doing. You simply need to walk through the door - we’ll help you with everything else.

📱 HOW TO GET STARTED

1. Purchase your membership or class pass at:
https://join.alignstrengthandwellness.com.au/

2. Download the Gymetrix app.
3. Book into the classes that suit your week.

✅ Fitness Passport welcome
✅ Casual visitors welcome
✅ Supportive instructors
✅ Friendly, non-intimidating classes
✅ Plenty of 30, 45 and 60-minute options

📍 Align Strength & Wellness - 45 Ruby Street, Emerald

Our timetable may occasionally change due to instructor availability, public holidays or special events, so please check the Gymetrix app when booking.

Which class will we see you in this week? 💪💗