Adult Ballroom for Social Occasions Class at Decatur Recreation Center

Decatur School of Ballet and Decatur Recreation Center’s Active Living have formed a partnership to offer ”Adult Ballroom for Social Occassions.” Classes are held on Mondays, 7-8pm in Studio C of the newly renovated Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore Street.  No previous dance experience is necessary.  A partner is recommended but not required.   “Introduction to Swing” is the first eight-week session (June 10-July 29).  Future sessions will include Salsa, Foxtrot, Rumba and Waltz.  Cost for the session is $120 per single or $220 per couple. To reserve your space, call the office of Decatur School of Ballet, 404-378-3388 or email: admin@decaturballet.com

Pictures from Monday nights class and image having some fun with friends.

Most People Like to Track Their Workouts

Most people like to know how far they have walked, biked or run. A couple of us at Decatur Active Living have been using the Endomondo app to track our walks, bike rides and even yoga. You may want to check it out. You can enter your workouts on their website and/or track with a phone app. For a bike ride, you just turn the app on and it will let you know how far you rode, save your route, estimate the calories burned and more. Same for runs or walks. For other activities like yoga, weight training and indoor cycling, you simply go to the website to enter. Great way to keep track of your workouts. Check it out here.

If you are a cyclist, you may want to consider joining the National Bike Challenge and join the Georgia Bikes team. Whether you are commuter who does short rides or a long distance rider, all your miles count. It’s free, and who knows, you may even win a prize!

Glenlake Pool Closed Today

Glenlake Pool is closed today due to equipment issues.  We apologize for the inconvenience and invite you to swim at Ebster or McKoy Pool.

We have staff working to fix the problems and will reopen as soon as possible. Check back here for updates.

 

 

Healthy Monday: Count Calories Clearly

Are you sure you know the number of calories you’re eating and using each day?

Having an accurate understanding of your calorie balance will help you lose or maintain weight and makes it easier to readjust if you’re having setbacks.

Nutrition labels, along with calorie tracking apps and online tools, can make all the difference!

If you’re not already using a tracking tool, test one out this week. There are plenty of websites, books and smart-phone apps available. Find the method that works best for you and stick with it!

These are some that we found and you may want to check them out and let us know how they work for you:

Spark People
My Food Diary
Fitness-For.me
The Calorie Counter

Bring Your Game: Sign Your Team Up For Adult Basketball

 

Decatur Active Living is offering Adult Basketball Leagues for men. The league will consist of a ten game schedule and all games will be played at the newly renovated Decatur Recreation Center. Decatur Active Living offers adult sports for ages 18 and over. We provide a safe and fun environment for adults to relive their youthful days through league sports and neighborhood tournaments.

Registration: Ongoing. Teams accepted on a first-come basis.

League Play: June 29 - August 24. 10 game season and end-of-season tournament

Game Day:  Saturday mornings

Fee:  $450 per team

Gather up your friends and get ready to shoot some hoops!

For more information contact Stacy Green, stacy.green@decaturga.com or Lindsey Struck, lindsey.struck@decaturga.com.

Staying Active This Weekend

There are many manys to stay active this weekend in Decatur: events, organized rides, art, places to walk or cycle to, and more. What are you waiting for? Get out of the house and enjoy your city!

Friday:
Bike Decatur Mobile Social: 6:30 pm at the Church Street MARTA Station. Don your beach wear and join Decatur Active Living and Bike Decatur for a beach-themed leisurely 5 mile ride around Decatur neighborhoods. After the ride we will go to Beach Party and dance the  night away! Helmets are required.

Decatur Beach Party: 5 – 11 pm, on the Square in downtown Decatur. Walk or bike to the event that is fun for the entire family. Children’s Boardwalk and music from A1A to dance to.

Saturday:
Visit the Decatur Farmers Market, 9 – 1 pm, at the corner of Trinity Place and N McDonough. Chef Eric Ottensmeyer from Leon’s will be demonstrating. Squash, blueberries and peaches are just some of the tasty summer foods available. Shop for a great dinner for Dad on Sunday!

Sidewalk Saturdays continue in downtown Decatur and Oakhurst from 3 – 6 pm. Thanks to the Decatur Arts Alliance,  artists and musicians will hit the sidewalks. Have lunch and then walk or  hop on your bike and ride to Harmony Park and back to downtown Atlanta to enjoy the day.

Sunday:
Join Bicycle South for their monthly Stone Mountain ride. Cyclists leave Bicycle South at 9 am. This is a no-drop ride. Helmets are required. After the ride there will be snacks at the shop. It’s my birthday so join the ride and help me celebrate.

Celebrate Father’s Day with an afternoon at one of Decatur’s pools or parks. Ebster pool is a great place to swim laps. Enjoy the adult playground at  Glenlake Park while the children enjoy the children’s playground and then hop in the pool to cool off. Bring your toddlers to McKoy pool – with zero entry it is as close as you can get to the beach in Decatur.

Take a stroll through Woodlands Garden. You are welcome to visit for a quiet stroll any day during daylight hours. A walk through the woods on a hot day will cool you off and provide an escape from the city without having to leave the city! Consider walking or biking over as parking is limited.

Walking for Healthy Weight

Walking is a great way to manage weight for life. Studies show that fitness, more than fatness, is a strong indicator of longevity and well-being. When you exercise regularly, eat properly, manage stress, and enjoy the support of friends and family, your weight will find its natural, healthy point. Studies show that taking 12,000 to 15,000 steps per day helps people to achieve and keep healthy weight levels.

• Plan to walk at least four days a week.
• Walk a minimum of 30 consecutive minutes. Work up to one hour if possible. If this is too much to begin with, start with 10 minute increments.
• Increase the intensity of your walk as you become more fit.

Bonus: Toning muscles also increases the muscle mass and raises your metabolism, or the amount of calories you burn at rest!

Information from “The Walking Deck” by Shirley Archer.

Too hot to walk outside? The renovated Decatur Recreation Center has an indoor elevated walking track. It’s free and open during regular operating hours.

Beach Party Friday: Join us for a Mobile Social Before the Party

Join Bike Decatur and Decatur Active Living this Friday at 6:30 pm for our monthly Mobile Social. The Bike Decatur Mobile Social is a leisurely 5 mile ride around Decatur neighborhoods. This month, in honor of the annual Decatur Beach Party, we encourage you to dress in beach wear and/or decorate  your bike . After the ride, you can either join us at Beach Party or go to one of the many great watering holes in the city.

Meet at Church Street MARTA Station at 6:15 pm, the ride will depart at 6:30 pm.

Tickets to Beach Party are available online for $7 or $10 at the gate.

Helmets and a fun attitude are required!

For more information contact cheryl.burnette@decaturga.com. To find omore local rides, click here to access the Southern Bicycle League Meetup Calendar.

Healthy Monday: Makeover Your Meal Experience

Often, mealtimes are anything but relaxing; the chaos of everyday life leaves hardly any time to enjoy dinner! However, studies show that a relaxing dinner experience is beneficial to everyone, whether you’re eating alone or with your family.

In order to create a positive dining atmosphere, turn off all technology and eat at a table with place settings.

This week, schedule at least one relaxing dinner to enjoy time with your family and/or friends. The dinner doesn’t have to be perfect, either. As long as you’re enjoying the meal, there’s no need to stress about any mistakes that occurred while planning, preparing, or cooking.

 

For more information on healthy living, visit The Monday Campaigns.

Inaugural Girls Basketball Camp Held at Decatur High School

Decatur Active Living in collaboration with Decatur High School Girls Basketball program held the Inaugural Girls Basketball Camp at Decatur High School last week. Head Coach Bill Roberts and Assistant Coach Mudd offered fundamental instructions to twenty young players.  Look for this camp to expand next summer as girls basketball continues to grow in Decatur. This past season Decatur Active had over 40 young players participating in league play.  Pictured below are some of the young lady campers in action: