Allison Athletics

Reminder that Allison Athletics will be closed from noon today until Monday morning!

See you on the mat again soon!

TODAY 👀✨

Allison Athletic’s Open House is happening during the Princeton Plaza Party and I’d love to see you there! Doors are open 10am–2pm at Allison Athletics in the Tapton Mall ( #7).

Come check out the space, ask questions, meet the community, and try a FREE class 💪

✨ FREE 30-MINUTE CLASSES ✨
10:30 AM — Bootcamp 🔥�11:30 AM — Yoga Flow 🧘�12:30 PM — Bootcamp 🔥�1:30 PM — Yoga Flow 🧘

Whether you’re brand new to fitness or looking for a gym that feels different (or just wanting a good snoop) — this is your sign to stop in 🤍
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Tomorrow 👀✨

We’re opening the doors at Allison Athletics during the Princeton Plaza Party at the Tapton Mall — and everyone is welcome to stop by!
Whether you’ve been curious about the space, wanting to try a class, or just want to come say hi, this is the perfect chance to check us out. 💪

📍 Tapton Mall — #7
🕙 Open House running 10am–2pm during the Plaza Party

✨ FREE 30-MINUTE CLASSES ✨
10:30 AM — Bootcamp 🔥
11:30 AM — Yoga Flow 🧘
12:30 PM — Bootcamp 🔥
1:30 PM — Yoga Flow 🧘

**Youths 13 and under need a parent/guardian with them to attend any of the above classes**

Come move with us, tour the space, ask questions, and see what Allison Athletics is all about. Bring a friend and drop in anytime 🤍

Please note: our regular scheduled yoga class will not be running tomorrow due to the Open House + Plaza Party events.
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📣 Important Dates to Note for May!

✨ May 23 — No Classes / Plaza Party Day
There will be no Yoga Day classes and no regular scheduled classes that day, BUT the gym will be open to the public during the Plaza Party 🎉 (You are ALL invited)

We’ll also be running some FREE mini classes throughout the event for anyone wanting to check things out, bring a friend, or just come have some fun with us. More details on that coming very soon… stay tuned 👀

✨ May 27–31 — Gym Closed
The gym will be closed May 27–31. We’re still sorting out the exact details, but all monthly memberships will be paused during that time so no one loses any membership time because of the closure 🙌

The only thing you’ll really be missing is your favourite Coach for a few days ❤️

If you have any questions about either of these updates, feel free to reach out anytime — happy to clarify anything!
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Let’s clear a few things up… because the myths around women lifting weights are wild 👇

1. “Lifting makes you bulky.”
Nope. If it were that easy, everyone would be walking around jacked.
Muscle takes a long time to build — consistent training, progressive overload, and enough food to support growth over months and years.
You’re not going to wake up bulky. You will get stronger.

2. “Your uterus is going to fall out.”
I wish I was kidding… but this one needs to go.
Strength training, when done properly, actually supports pelvic floor health. Your pelvic floor is a group of muscles — and like any muscle, it benefits from being trained and coordinated. The key is proper breathing, bracing, and progressive loading. (And if there are existing pelvic floor concerns, that’s where individualized guidance comes in — not fear-based avoidance.)

3. “Women should use lighter weights.”
Using lighter weights isn’t “wrong” — but limiting yourself to them is.
Muscle, bone density, and strength improve through progressive overload — meaning your body needs to be challenged over time. Heavier (for you) weights are what stimulate adaptation. That’s how you get stronger, more resilient, and capable in real life.

The truth?
Lifting weights won’t make you bulky.
It won’t break your body.
And you don’t need to stay small to be “safe.”

It will make you stronger, more capable, and more confident — inside and outside the gym.

Train like your body is meant to be used. 💪
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Yoga is called a practice for a reason—you’re not meant to have it all figured out, you’re meant to keep practicing.

Balance is a big part of that. It’s not something you either “have” or don’t… it’s something you build over time through small, consistent efforts—both in and out of class.

If you want to feel a little more steady and confident on your mat, here are a few simple ways to practice balance in your everyday life:

• Brush your teeth in Tree Pose (Vrksasana): stand on one leg and place your foot on your inner calf or thigh
• While cooking or doing dishes: stand on one leg or try a heel-to-toe stance while you wait
• Waiting in line or in an elevator: gently lift one foot or practice raising your heels up and down
• Sit-to-stand without using your hands: builds strength and control that directly supports your balance

These little moments might seem small, but they add up—and they’re exactly what “practice” looks like.

The more you build it into your lifestyle, the more it shows up for you in class and everywhere else! 🤍
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Meal prep doesn't have to be complicated!

Instead of building full “meal containers” you’re stuck eating all week, think in components:

✔️ Cook your protein
✔️ Chop your veggies
✔️ Prep a carb source

Now you’ve got flexibility.
Mix, match, build meals based on what you actually feel like eating that day.

And if you don’t love leftovers? Perfect — this approach is exactly for you. It keeps things simple and stops you from getting bored halfway through the week.

You don’t need fancy recipes or hours in the kitchen.
You just need a system that makes eating well easier.

Keep it simple. Keep it realistic. Stay consistent.

And honestly?
Just eat.
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