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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Avoid the rain and exercise indoors

April 30, 2014

When it’s raining out, I barely want to walk to class, let alone walk to the gym or go for a run. With rain forecasted for most days this week, I’ve kept my workouts to things I can do at home. There...

Students’ best fitness advice

April 23, 2014

This week I tried using the rowing machine at Blomquist Recreation Center. However, there were no instructions anywhere on the machine, and no one around seemed informed on how to use it. I fiddled...

With three gyms, there are plenty of places to get your fitness fix on campus. From facilities to atmosphere, this week's fitness blog breaks down the best (and worst) of each.

Comparing Northwestern’s three on-campus gyms

April 9, 2014

While trying to survive Chicago’s coldest winter since 1872, it was pretty easy to convince myself that it was a good idea to skip the gym and stay inside with a mug of hot chocolate. However, all those...

Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl (center) cuts the ribbon Thursday evening to mark the opening of Pure Barre, 910 Church St. The studio offers classes in the ballet barre workout.

Popular fitness workout comes to Evanston

October 3, 2013

The newest fitness craze has arrived in Evanston, and it’s designed just for women. Pure Barre, a franchise studio featuring the ballet barre workout, celebrated its launch Thursday evening with a...

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