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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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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The Pacific Northwest is well known for its outdoor recreation enthusiasts, from seasoned adventurers to habitual couch potatoes and everyone in between. We are lucky enough to live in a region where there are many opportunities–from snowshoeing and skiing to snow play and skijoring–to bundle up, get outside and recreate in a way that respects [...]

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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 wrapping my legs [...]

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Yoga is a powerful tool for developing and strengthening resilience.  We all face trauma, adversity, and other life stresses. On top of living through a global pandemic, an ever-changing global climate, rocky political landscapes, and more, it can sometimes feel like these days are heavier than others. The weight we are all carrying is bearing [...]

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As we prepare for autumn, there is the realization that our routines and schedules are about to change. From time spent commuting to carpool lines and drop-offs, we may find ourselves wondering where and how we can fit in movement. The key is to get started where you are. Take a moment to pause and [...]

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No plans for the weekend? Why not take a hike? No, I don’t mean that sarcastically. There are tons of beautiful hikes in Washington! I’ve compiled a list of hikes, in order of difficulty, located on the west side of the state. Not an avid hiker? That’s okay! Start out with the hikes at the [...]

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services published their second edition of the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. This comprehensive publication offers guidelines for children, adolescents, adults (including women during pregnancy and the postpartum period, as well as adults with chronic health conditions and adults with disabilities), and older adults. For the purpose of [...]

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