February is American Heart Month: try these tips for heart-healthy nutrition
The heart of the matter: understanding heart health and nutrition In the realm of well-being, few topics are as vital as heart health. The heart, that tireless organ pumping life throughout our bodies,...
View ArticleHone your heart health with movement and nutrition
I have always loved to move my body because it’s fun. I kept active as a kid through recreational sports, cross country skiing with my mom, neighborhood bike rides with friends, swimming at the lake in...
View ArticleFrom snow to mud: how to stay safe during springtime outings
As winter gracefully bows out and spring beckons with its blooming beauty, outdoor enthusiasts across the Pacific Northwest are gearing up for some much-needed adventure. But let’s face it: just...
View ArticleMeet your UW Fitness Day Coaches: UW Athletics
The Whole U is thrilled to announce 2024 UW Fitness Day, live and in-person at the iconic Husky Stadium on May 8, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This unique event is more than just a workout; it’s a vibrant...
View ArticleMeet your UW Fitness Day Coaches: UW Recreation, UW Faculty/Staff & The Whole U
The Whole U announces the 2024 UW Fitness Day coaches from UW Recreation, UW Faculty/Staff and The Whole U! Register today and mark your calendars for Wednesday, May 8, 11:30 to 12:30 at Husky...
View ArticleMeet your UW Fitness Day Coaches: Community Partners (part 1)
The Whole U announces the 2024 UW Fitness Day community partners who will be leading various movements as UW Fitness day coach! Mark your calendar for Wednesday, May 8, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at...
View ArticleMeet your UW Fitness Day Coaches: Community Partners (part 2)
The Whole U announces the 2024 UW Fitness Day community partners who will be leading various movements as UW Fitness day coaches! Mark your calendar for Wednesday, May 8, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at...
View ArticleFavor flora or fresh veggies? Dig into urban gardening
As the Pacific Northwest soil begins to warm enough to support an explosion of new growth, May is the perfect time to think about gardening. Whether your passions run toward geraniums, dahlias and...
View ArticlePride Month: your guide to UW events and resources
This June, Seattle Pride celebrates a massive milestone: the 50th anniversary of Pride festivities in Seattle, established in 1974 as a rallying cry for gay rights and queer visibility after the...
View ArticleUW Fitness Day 2024: Go Dawgs, Go!
On May 8th, the University of Washington community came together for one of the most anticipated events of the year: Fitness Day at Husky Stadium. From students to staff, everyone was welcome to join...
View ArticleRunning 101 – Celebrate Global Running Day
Today is Global Running Day and The Whole U is celebrating by encouraging everyone to run or walk for one mile or more to reach the goal of 2024 miles together. It’s not too late to register and join...
View ArticlePictures of Fitness Day 2024
Relive UW Fitness Day 2024 Through Our Photo Gallery! We are still riding the high from UW Fitness Day 2024, which took place on May 8th at Husky Stadium. It was an incredible day filled with energy,...
View ArticlePractice sun safety this summer
It is finally summertime in the PNW! And while it can be tempting to bask in our too-fleeting season of sun… it’s also important to protect your skin from the harmful radiation emitted by our brilliant...
View ArticleSpark joy this July with The Whole U
It’s July, the month when our minds turn to holidays and summer vacays. Sun rays and lazy days. While the UW may try to catch its breath this month after a hectic spring quarter, there’s plenty going...
View ArticleGo for the Gold with UW’s Summer Olympics Challenge!
The Summer Olympics are a time of unity, celebration, and extraordinary athletic achievement. At the University of Washington, we’re bringing that same spirit to our campus community with a fun and...
View ArticleUW Summer Olympians are supporting the athletes of Special Olympics Washington
As the Paris Olympic Games commence on July 26, so will The Whole U’s UW Summer Olympics Challenge. While going for the gold by meeting daily wellness goals of exercise, nutrition, hydration,...
View ArticleCampus is your playground: find movement and mindfulness right outside your...
The University of Washington is one of the most beautiful educational settings on earth, a sublime marriage of eclectic architecture and verdant landscape. That landscape certainly provides an...
View ArticleThe Whole U’s top 10 hikes in Washington state
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...
View ArticleBring nature into your mindfulness practice with forest bathing
The rising popularity of mindfulness in today’s world is proving the need for humans to disconnect from the daily stress of life and tune inward. Many have discovered mindfulness as a useful tool for...
View ArticleWe are the champions of the UW Summer Olympics Challenge
This summer, the University of Washington community came together for an unforgettable experience with the 2024 UW Summer Olympics Challenge! From July 26 to August 11, over 1,200 UW faculty, staff,...
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