As summer makes its way to the Pacific Northwest, the long sunny days and warm evenings can entice even the most elusive homebody out from under their dwellings. Between the social distancing measures and the dreary Seattle rain this past year, many of us are just aching to get outside. While simply witnessing Seattle in [...]

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Foundation and Purpose I have a very clear image in my mind of my first experience practicing yoga with Mrs. Percival at Oaklea Middle School. Clearing the classroom of our desks and chairs, she gave us space to step away from our studies and try something new. I remember rather clumsily intertwining my arms and [...]

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This December, join The Whole U in a journey toward renewal as we present UW Yoga Month – Finding Peace and Relaxation. What’s included? Oh so many ways to practice yoga!  Daily 15-minute Yoga Breaks: These quick rejuvenating sessions are available on Zoom every weekday at 11:00 a.m. Live and On-Demand Virtual Yoga Classes: Our UW [...]

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Did you know that heart disease affects one in every four adults and is the leading cause of death in the United States? Being physically active is one of the best ways to support your heart health. According to the American Heart Association, exercising 30 minutes a day, five days a week will improve your [...]

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Summer may be cooling down, but that doesn’t mean fun in the water must stop! A low-impact and fun activity, swimming is a great sport that can be practiced year-round. Aside from being a fun way to cool down in the water, this sport has a number of health benefits for those who swim actively. [...]

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Being physically active is one of the most important actions that people of all ages and abilities can take to improve their health. These guidelines will help you create a personalized exercise plan this summer.  The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently published the second edition of the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. [...]

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Join The Whole U and UW Medicine on a journey leading up to the Seattle half and full marathons in November! Build community as we train together and reach new goals. All levels of fitness are welcome to participate, whether you plan to enter the race or are wanting to support the participants by cheering [...]

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Mark your calendars for the 14th annual Global Running Day on June 7 celebrating the sport of running across the world. Global Running Day, a day that encourages staying active by celebrating the benefits and enjoyment of running, is back this June 7. This worldwide celebration highlights not only the sport of running but also [...]

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More than 1,000 members of the UW community came together at UW Fitness Day on May 9 for our annual celebration of movement, friends and fun held at all three campuses and Harborview Medical Center. An annual event held in May in recognition of global health and fitness month, UW Fitness Day is a unique, [...]

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Lace up your sneakers and join The Whole U this June for a celebration of movement and community during UW Walk Week. As the summer sun begins to shine, it’s the perfect time to lace up your sneakers and hit the pavement. This season, The Whole U is here to help you get moving with [...]

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The Whole U is excited to announce that our 10th annual UW Fitness Day will be returning as an in-person event on May 9. Fitness Day is a one-of-a-kind, campus-wide workout celebrating movement and community.  From coaches and student athletes drawn from various UW Athletics teams to trainers from UW Recreation, these coaches will be [...]

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Save the date! The Whole U is excited to announce that our annual UW Fitness Day is back on Tuesday, May 9. Fitness Day is a one-of-a-kind, campus-wide workout to celebrate movement. Read on to learn more about how to participate in UW Fitness Day and why it’s one of the UW’s favorite events! With [...]

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I love setting goals and sharing my intentions about health and wellness through writing about exercise and physical activity for The Whole U—it’s a great way to inspire others and share all of the amazing resources The Whole U has to offer. Sometimes it’s easy to get caught up in the big, hard-to-attain goals: capital-R [...]

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