Happy Valentines Day, Friends!

I hope your day is filled with lots of chocolate (not for me, though, I gave it up for Lent!), red hearts, and love.

And to show my love, today I have a great giveaway for you!!!

Like I mentioned earlier, Pure Barre opened in Avon a little more than a week ago and I’ve had the pleasure of speaking with the owner, Lori, on multiple occasions. I can’t even stress to you how genuinely sweet she is!

(and totally gorge, right??)

I thought you guys might be interested in a quick interview. So Lori graciously answered a few questions for me regarding her studio:

What makes Pure Barre different from the other barre studios?

In my opinion, the musicality and athleticism of our technique is what sets us apart from other barre studios and techniques. Our teachers are extensively trained in the Pure Barre technique and continually enhance their abilities as teachers through additional training.

Why does this method of strength training (light weights, high reps) work so well vs. the more “traditional” style training (heavy weights, low reps)?

Our technique focuses on a mind body connection. With our small isolated movements and low weights, you are truly working just your muscle, so you avoid using momentum to complete an exercise.

What is your favorite song to teach to?

Oooooh, this is a tough one! In general anything hip hop is going to be my preference. My top two favorite songs to teach to have been: Call me Maybe by Carly Rae Jepsen & Fascinated by Timberland ft. Justin Timberlake. (ha, a girl after my own heart!!)

What differences have YOU seen since you started taking Pure Barre classes?

I’m really happy with the way PB has changed the shape of my body. I have always been curvy, but Pure Barre has helped me define those curves more so than any other type of workout has been able to do. It’s as if I toned my body and got to keep my curves.

How do you like being a business owner so far?

So far, I absolutely love it!! I feel so fortunate to be able to do something I am completely in love with everyday! I honestly don’t feel like I’m working. Each day I come into the studio, I get to work with all of my fabulous teachers, who I absolutely adore, and I get to meet and be with a bunch of amazing women! I’ve always enjoyed and valued my relationships with people more than anything in life. Now I get to build relationships with people as I help them reach their goals.

Guys, if you haven’t had a chance to get to the studio yet, I’ve got a great way for you to try it:

• A “grand prize”, which will include a week unlimited at the studio, socks, and a Pure Barre tank top

• 1 free class pass, a pair of PB socks, and a PB decal (I have 3 of these packages to giveaway!)

That’s FOUR winners total, guys. You’ve got a great chance!!!

Here are the ways to enter:

• Leave me a comment telling me if you’ve ever tried a barre class and what you thought (mandatory)
• Follow Pure Barre on twitter (and leave me a comment letting me know you did)
• Tweet: I want to win a date with the evil red ball @pb_westlake from @heatha262! http://tinyurl.com/btm3qp7 (you can tweet once a day until noon on Wednesday, February 20th – just leave me a comment each day you tweet)

Good luck, guys. I wish I could win!!

And a HUGE thank you to Lori for the interview, this baller giveaway, and for opening her studio on the westside!