We are still riding the high from UW Fitness Day 2024, which took place May 8 at Husky Stadium. It was an incredible day filled with energy, enthusiasm and a strong sense of community. With over 1,000 participants donning commemorative T-shirts and headbands, and equipped with 2-pound dumbbells, the stadium was transformed into a massive [...]

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As the Paris Olympic Games commence on July 26, so will The Whole U’s UW Summer Olympics Challenge. While going for the gold by meeting daily wellness goals of exercise, nutrition, hydration, mindfulness, connection and kindness, UW Summer Olympians are also contributing financial support to a favorite nonprofit organization: Special Olympics Washington, which will mark [...]

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The Summer Olympics are a time of unity, celebration, and extraordinary athletic achievement. At the University of Washington, we’re bringing that same spirit to our campus community with a fun and engaging UW Summer Olympics Challenge. This is your chance to challenge yourself, support your colleagues and celebrate the joy of the games together! How [...]

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It’s July, the month when our minds turn to holidays and summer vacays. Sun rays and lazy days. While the UW may try to catch its breath this month after a hectic spring quarter, there’s plenty going on at The Whole U to keep you moving and mindful. Amid the variety of classes, webinars and [...]

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It is finally summertime in the PNW! And while it can be tempting to bask in our too-fleeting season of sun… it’s also important to protect your skin from the harmful radiation emitted by our brilliant local star. Too much exposure to the sun can cause skin cancer, which is the most common form of [...]

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June 5 is Global Running Day and The Whole U is celebrating by encouraging everyone to run or walk for one mile or more to reach the goal of 2024 miles together. It’s not too late to register and join the Whole U in celebrating Global Running Day! Last week, we had the pleasure of [...]

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This June, Seattle Pride celebrates a massive milestone: the 50th anniversary of Pride festivities in Seattle, established in 1974 as a rallying cry for gay rights and queer visibility after the Stonewall uprising of 1969. At the University of Washington, organized support and celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community goes back even further. In 1967, UW [...]

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Summer fun is just around the corner! Take advantage of new discounts through The Whole U to make your summer adventures a little more affordable. Here are a few: Seattle Mariners Join a Husky takeover of T-Mobile Park with specially priced tickets from The Whole U for five Mariner’s games this summer. Whole U Nights [...]

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On May 8th, the University of Washington community came together for one of the most anticipated events of the year: Fitness Day at Husky Stadium. From students to staff, everyone was welcome to join in on the fun and fitness as we turned the stadium into a massive workout arena. The event kicked off with [...]

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As the Pacific Northwest soil begins to warm enough to support an explosion of new growth, May is the perfect time to think about gardening. Whether your passions run toward geraniums, dahlias and foxglove or tomatoes, blueberries and zucchini—or maybe all of the above—our region is a pretty ideal place to sow your seeds and [...]

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Are you feeling energized by UW Fitness Day and want to keep that feeling going? Many of our dynamic Fitness Day coaches came courtesy of UW community fitness partners. And many of these offer great discounts for membership services through The Whole U. Keep kindling your joy in movement with: UW Recreation—IMA Try the IMA’s [...]

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The Whole U announces the 2024 UW Fitness Day community partners who will be leading various movements as UW Fitness day coaches!  Mark your calendar for Wednesday, May 8, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Husky Stadium for a day of fun, fitness and camaraderie! Meet Your Coaches With community coaches specializing in yoga, Pilates, [...]

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