Save the date! The Whole U is excited to announce that our annual UW Fitness Day will be returning as an in-person event on May 23. Fitness Day is a one-of-a-kind, campus-wide workout to celebrate movement. This will be the Whole U’s first live event in over two years, and we are thrilled to offer [...]

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Your heart is one of the most important muscles in your body. Just like the muscles in your body, your heart benefits from physical activity. Being physically active is a major step toward good heart health. It is one of the most effective tools for strengthening the heart muscle, keeping your weight under control and [...]

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With the continuation of the pandemic, it can be easy to get lost in the heaviness of it all and forget to prioritize the needs of your body. Movement is an important aspect of overall health, contributing to your emotional, mental, and physical well-being. Although it can be daunting to begin incorporating exercise into your [...]

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It’s hard to believe December is right around the corner, but as the days become colder and the sun starts to set earlier, get ready to break out your dancing shoes and join us for a month full of excitement, energy, and dance. Are you tired of walking on the treadmill? Try one of the [...]

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The Ride in the Rain Challenge started Monday, November 1. It isn’t too late to register yourself or a team for the chance to win prizes for logging bike trips during the month of November.   Ride in the Rain is a fun and free competition hosted by Cascade Bicycle Club and Washington Bikes to encourage friends, colleagues, and tenants to try biking during [...]

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What is Chakra The term chakra is derived from the Sanskrit word meaning wheel or circle and refers to seven energy centers, which also have physical correlations in the body. These markers provide us with a roadmap to contemplate our ability to access key life qualities like stability, sensuality, personal power, love, communication, and intuition [...]

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Yoga is a spiritual discipline that focuses on achieving harmony between an individual’s mind and body. Today, you can see yoga being offered everywhere, from gyms and studios, to global retreats. As the world grows busier and louder, the need for this practice is becoming more and more prevalent. With all the benefits that a [...]

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Summer is here and the pandemic restrictions are lifting! It’s time to get back to the gym and resume (or start!) your workout routine. For many, this is a welcome relief. For others, this return to normal brings some anxiety. We’ve become used to staying home, and don’t know what to expect from a return to [...]

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Calling all Dawgs! The Whole U is thrilled to invite you to virtually come together with fellow Huskies from across the University of Washington on August 11 for Husky Strong Day. This year has been full of challenges, but Husky Strong Day will be a virtual celebration of health, movement, and exercise for your whole [...]

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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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Happy New Year! While many people began 2021 setting new goals to be more active, our way of life is still limited as we work to stop the spread of COVID-19. Depending on where you live, gyms and fitness centers are not open. This may affect your access to fitness equipment. But does it actually [...]

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The breath, it slows. The heart, it beats with ease. The mind—the restless mind—it is at rest. This is the common experience of the individual who combines exercise with meditation. They aim to raise their heart rate through exercise in order to experience the bliss that follows. They have mastered the ability to exist moment [...]

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