Where could you find a World Cup champion goalkeeper, an Olympic gymnast, two reigning Pac-12 conference champion head coaches on field at the same time? Where else but at The Whole U’s third annual UW Fitness Day, where coaches from UW Athletics, UW Recreation, and the wider Washington community joined hundreds of Huskies for an [...]

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After introducing our coaches from UW Recreation and our community partners over the last two weeks, it’s time to turn our attention back to the home turf to welcome the coaches from UW Athletics who will join us May 8 for UW Fitness Day. From coaches and student athletes drawn from various UW Athletics teams to [...]

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After introducing our UW Fitness Day coaches from UW Recreation last week, this week we are thrilled to be introducing our coaches drawn from The Whole U’s community of partners! With backgrounds in yoga and strength training to tai chi and rowing, our community partner coaches will be with you the whole way on May [...]

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To kick off the month-long wait for UW Fitness Day, the Whole U would like to introduce the first 13 of 50+ coaches who will be guiding you through 20 workouts over the span of 45 minutes on field at Husky Stadium on May 8! With coaches that have experience instructing Zumba, group fitness, cardio, [...]

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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 Calling all Dawgs! The Whole U is thrilled to invite you to participate in our third annual UW Fitness Day event on-field at Husky Stadium on Wednesday May 8! Held in recognition of Global Health [...]

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This May, the Whole U and faculty and staff across the University of Washington marked Global Health and Fitness Month, exploring and celebrating the many ways we move at work. We got things going in a big way early when more than 1,100 faculty, staff, and students convened at Husky Stadium for a fun workout [...]

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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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When it comes to wellness, physical health is often prioritized over mental health. While physical health is an important component of our overall wellbeing, mental health is another large aspect that at times is considered as an afterthought, if even at all.  Speaking of mental health, mindfulness is one method that has been shown to [...]

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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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