As summer winds down, it means the 33rd annual Alaska Airlines Dawg Dash is fast approaching! Over the years, thousands of UW staff, faculty, students, community members, and friends have participated in this one-of-a-kind race through UW’s Seattle campus, forging an incredible sense of accomplishment and community all while supporting education through student scholarships. Participants of [...]

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For three days this summer, get front and center at Seattle’s biggest dance party! Join La Clave Cubana and The Whole U July 12-15 for Seattle Cuban Dance Fest, the first and only festival dedicated to showcasing Cuban traditional dances. Whether you’re a curious beginner or a seasoned rug-cutter, Seattle’s Cuban Dance Fest is sure to be [...]

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Warmer weather and summer sunshine have returned to Washington making it increasingly enticing to choose more active ways, such as walking and biking, to get around campus. As part of Bike Everywhere Month, which ran from May 1 through May 31, UW Transportation Services and their partners encouraged and celebrated Huskies who ditched their traditional [...]

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It’s been a busy start to 2018 at the Whole U! From our Dare to Do New Year’s Wellness Challenge to UW Fitness Day, our commitment to providing the UW community with inclusive and engaging opportunities to improve health and wellness has never been stronger.  Outside of our events, activities, seminars, articles, and social media [...]

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“Thank your body for giving you this opportunity to move. Savor this joyous event and hold your body in gratitude.” —Bonnie Duran Last Wednesday, the “Greatest Setting in College Football” was setting to something never before witnessed in University of Washington history. Beginning at 11:15 am, more than 1,100 University of Washington faculty, staff, and [...]

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This might come as a surprise, but UW Fitness Day is not about breaking a sweat. You can go as hard or as easy as you like during next Wednesday’s 40-station celebration of the many ways we move. More than anything, we define “fitness” as a gateway to what’s possible—a moving more together as one [...]

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In Part I and Part II, you met the first 26 of the 40+ coaches who will be joining you and your colleagues on field at Husky Stadium May 2 for UW Fitness Day! This week, meet the remaining coaches who will be leading stations, providing tips and encouragement, and ensuring the workout is fun for everyone! [...]

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Last week, we introduced the first 13 of the 40+ coaches who will be joining you and your colleagues on field at Husky Stadium May 2 for UW Fitness Day! This week, meet 12 more coaches who will be leading stations, providing tips and encouragement, and ensuring the afternoon workout remains fun and accessible for everyone! [...]

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We’re proud to announce the first 13 of 40+ coaches who will be joining you on field at Husky Stadium for UW Fitness Day! From competitive rowers and power lifters to gymnastics stars and salsa instructors, these inspiring individuals will be there to cheer you on and help you tap into your best self over [...]

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“Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live.”  —Jim Rohn Exercising in a group keeps you motivated, accountable, and ultimately is just much more fun! The Whole U’s next big signature event will be UW Fitness Day on May 2 from noon to 1 p.m. on-field at Husky Stadium. Since The [...]

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What if there was something you could do for 30 minutes a day that was guaranteed to leave you feeling more energized, awake, and engaged—not to mention healthier? There is: walking! Walking’s benefits include improved balance and coordination and stronger bones and muscles. With spring weather and the UW cherry blossoms in bloom, there’s no better [...]

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It happens to the best of us: one week we’re killing it in the gym and earning PRs left and right, the next we can’t get off the couch. Workout ruts are about as common in fitness routines as sore muscles and they’re certainly nothing to be ashamed of. But you don’t want to hang [...]

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