Marla reports via Twitter that Pure Barre has signs in the window of the former Seen Gallery space – next to Yogurt Tap – along Church Street in downtown Decatur.  She also notes that they have a “Coming Soon” page for the new Decatur location up on their website.

What is Pure Barre?  Their Facebook page explains their studio thusly…

Pure Barre is the largest, most established barre franchise in North America, with more than 250 studios across the United States and more opening every month. Pure Barre is a total body workout that utilizes the ballet barre to perform small, isometric movements, which burn fat, sculpt muscles, and create long, lean physiques. In addition to barre classes, Pure Barre also offers DVDs, equipment, and chic athletic apparel.

This looks to be Pure Barre’s 13th franchise in the metro Atlanta area.

Photo courtesy of Billy

Marcia sends along this announcement…

CertaPro Painters and Pinnacle Fitness Bootcamp Challenge Decatur with Biggest Loser Fitness and Weight-loss Contest to Benefit DEF

Two local Decatur businesses, Pinnacle Fitness Bootcamp and CertaPro Painters, are teaming up to sponsor the inaugural Decatur Biggest Loser Fitness and Weight-Loss Challenge. This six-week fitness contest is designed to improve awareness of healthy habits and challenge the Decatur community to live a healthier lifestyle. Winners in the men’s and women’s categories will each win $500 in cash and $400 in CertaPro Painters gift certificates for painting services.

The event kicks off with a weigh-in at Leapin’ Lizards, 185 Sams St. in Decatur, Saturday, Feb. 2,, 7-10:30 am, and wraps up with the final weigh-in event on Saturday, March 16, 7-10:30 am. Winners will be announced at 10:45, and also notified by email. All body weights will be kept private – progress will be tracked via percentage. Upon registration, each participant will receive a weight-loss packet and water bottle.

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The AJC reports that the city is now actively recruiting people for its newest advisory panel: the Active Living Advisory Board.  The article states that they’re looking for people with backgrounds in “fitness, healthy living concepts, seniors and healthy aging, bicycling, walking, athletics, parks, recreation, gardening and other active pursuits.”

It might be a productive strategy to send out recruiters before dawn to canvas the streets when all the runners are out and about!

You can access the application form here.