{"id":4336,"date":"2017-11-20T11:13:26","date_gmt":"2017-11-20T19:13:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/?page_id=4336"},"modified":"2026-06-25T15:20:06","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T22:20:06","slug":"fitness-at-work","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/fitness-at-work\/","title":{"rendered":"Fitness at work"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/fitness-at-work\/#The-Whole-U\" >The Whole U<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/fitness-at-work\/#Commute-actively\" >Commute actively<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/fitness-at-work\/#Recreational-sports-programs-at-the-IMA\" >Recreational sports programs at the IMA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/fitness-at-work\/#UW-Tower-Employee-Fitness-Center\" >UW Tower Employee Fitness Center<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/fitness-at-work\/#UW-Botanic-Gardens\" >UW Botanic Gardens<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/fitness-at-work\/#Fitness-activities-from-your-health-care-plan\" >Fitness activities from your health care plan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/fitness-at-work\/#Uniform-Medical-PlanRegence\" >Uniform Medical Plan\/Regence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/fitness-at-work\/#Kaiser-Permanente\" >Kaiser Permanente<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Being active can take whatever form moves you, literally. Just move. Move when you can and how you want to. You don\u2019t have to call it exercise. You don\u2019t even have to join a gym; though, if you want to join one, we have a top-notch gym here on campus. Do what moves you. We can\u2019t show you all the ways, but we can give you a place to start:<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The-Whole-U\"><\/span>The Whole U<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Train with The Whole U! Whether you are new to exercise, are an avid exerciser, or want to try something different, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.washington.edu\/wholeu\/training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Whole U<\/a> has created free online and in-person opportunities for you to be active.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Commute-actively\"><\/span>Commute actively<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Depending on how far you live from work, you might be able to get your daily exercise during your commute. Consider bicycling or walking to work. If you aren\u2019t sure how to get started, check out <a href=\"http:\/\/www.washington.edu\/facilities\/transportation\/commute-options\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">your commute options<\/a>. UW Transportation Services will help you find a commute that best fits your needs.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recreational-sports-programs-at-the-IMA\"><\/span>Recreational sports programs at the IMA<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You\u2019re eligible for membership to one of the area\u2019s premier fitness facilities, the IMA. Reach your health and fitness goals or learn a new sport or skill by signing up for an IMA class. Even if you don\u2019t join the IMA, get moving by hitting golf balls at the driving range or renting a canoe for the afternoon. Find out more ways to stay active and have fun with <a href=\"http:\/\/www.washington.edu\/ima\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UW Recreational Sports Programs.<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UW-Tower-Employee-Fitness-Center\"><\/span>UW Tower Employee Fitness Center<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Employees working in the UW Tower have access to the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.washington.edu\/facilities\/uwtower\/uw-tower-fitness-center\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UW Tower fitness center<\/a>. It features four elliptical machines, two stair stepper machines, two rowing machines, treadmill, sit-up bench, and medicine and yoga balls. The center also hosts a weekly yoga class.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UW-Botanic-Gardens\"><\/span>UW Botanic Gardens<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Take a break outside! No matter what time of year you visit, you&#8217;ll find something of interest along the trails that wind through 230 acres of gardens, natural areas, and wetlands at the <a href=\"http:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/uwbg\/visit_hours.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UW Botanic Gardens<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fitness-activities-from-your-health-care-plan\"><\/span>Fitness activities from your health care plan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/health-insurance\/plans\/\">PEBB health\u00a0plan<\/a> participants have access to specialized programs to help you get fit and live healthier. Check out the resources available through your plan and get moving today. These links take you to your health plan&#8217;s website where you will need to enter or create a username and password:<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Uniform-Medical-PlanRegence\"><\/span>Uniform Medical Plan\/Regence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Participants in Uniform Medical Plans have access to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.regence.com\/web\/regence_individual\/advantages-discounts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Regence Advantages Program<\/a>, which provides discounts on fitness centers and classes, recreational activities, and more.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kaiser-Permanente\"><\/span>Kaiser Permanente<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/ow.ly\/hhbU2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kaiser Permanente<\/a> participants are encouraged to get moving and keep moving. Check out fun activity ideas, practical tools and applications to help you start a fitness routine, information on programs and classes ranging from dancercise to Zumba, and the 10,000 Steps Program.\u00a0 The plan also provides access to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ghc.org\/healthAndWellness\/index.jhtml?topic=healthyLiving\/fitnessAndExercise\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">health and wellness information<\/a> to help make fitness a habit.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are many different ways to be active. 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