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The Daily Northwestern

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


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Keep cozy and get physical: Indoor workouts for Evanston winter

January 4, 2023

Frequent snowfall and frigid climate may have put an end to outdoor exercises like running along the Lakefill and doing HIIT cardio in the park. But inclement weather doesn’t mean exercise should grind...

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Evanston small businesses unite in raffle fundraiser supporting Everytown for Gun Safety

August 11, 2022

Content warning: This story contains mentions of gun violence. When Highland Park resident and gun violence prevention activist Stephanie Luger heard the first gunshots at the town’s Fourth of July...

Customers practice conditioning and strength exercises at The Barre Code. The new fitness studio opened Feb. 27 and joins Pure Barre and Fit Girl Studio in offering barre classes in Evanston.

Barre classes offer empowering workout environment

March 4, 2015

A&E Dance, kickboxing, fitness and yoga thrive under the same roof at The Barre Code, the newest of Evanston's specialty fitness studios. The Barre Code, which opened Feb. 27, joins Pure Barre...

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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