From food and healthy recipes to fitness exercises and research studies, the AHWC blog offers expert health and wellness advice.
Meet new AHWC Fitness Specialist, Maddie Bilbo. Learn more about what made her want to become a trainer and her well-rounded training background. What’s your home town? “I am from a suburb northwest of Chicago named Elmwood Park.” What made you become a trainer? “I’ve always had better than average awareness of my body movements,…
Sprouts are a nutritious vegetable that offers many benefits for overall health. Have you tried growing your own? It’s easy to do! 1. Measure out about 1/3 cup of sprouts (bean, grain, vegetable, or nut) and rinse them under running water. 2. Place rinsed sprouts in a glass jar and fill jar 2/3rd of the…
Enjoy this healthy, crispy, tofu recipe that’s totally vegan! Serve it alongside your favorite side dish when you’re looking to add more protein to your diet. Ingredients 1 (15 oz.) block extra-firm tofu, pressed 1 cup non-dairy milk 1 t lemon juice 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 t salt, divided 1 1/2 cup panko bread…
You’ll enjoy this creamy, smooth cheese substitute that’s easy to make. Serve it with our homemade English Muffins for a healthy snack! For the Muffins (makes 1 muffin) Ingredients 1/3 cups rolled oats 1 T chia seed ½ t baking powder 2 T unsweetened applesauce 1 T milk of choice Pinch of salt Preparation 1.…
Over 150 people attend Research & Health Fair at AHWC Over 150 people participated in health screenings, learned about research studies, and took part in culinary medicine cooking demos and recipes at the second annual Research & Health Fair. The Sept. 28 fair was organized by 9Health, the CU Anschutz Health and Wellness Center (AHWC), and the CU School…
Baba ganoush is a middle eastern dip of mashed eggplant that’s easy to make, healthy, and delicious. Give this recipe from our Culinary Medicine Program a try today! Ingredients 2 pounds Italian eggplants (about 2 small-to-medium eggplants*) Medium cloves of garlic, pressed or minced 2 T lemon juice, more if necessary ¼ cup tahini ⅓…
We have several group exercise options and sometimes it can be hard to determine which class is the best for you. We’ve put together a list based on some of your most-asked questions to help you find your next favorite workout! Short on time? CXWORX (30 min) — Mon 5:15 pm with Trevor C. BODYPUMP…
Interested in learning more about the group exercise classes we hold? Take a peek at our comprehensive guide to each class below: ALIGNMENT YOGA This approach to yoga focuses on slower transitions and longer periods spent in each pose. The methodical placement of each pose allows for the maximum benefit of each posture. AQUA FITNESS…
Serve these baked beet falafels as a lunch over mixed greens and top it with our tzatziki sauce for a healthier take on a fried favorite! For the Beet Falafel Ingredients 1 red beet, grated or diced 1 14.5 oz. can no salt added chickpeas, drained and rinsed, reserve the chickpea liquid 1 cup chickpea…
Okay, okay, please suspend your eye rolls! We know you have enough to think about, what with the start of a new academic year, but: • If your neck and shoulders are already bothering you • You feel achiness in your wrists or forearms • You hate sitting in a particular lecture hall chair ……
Fitness Center: 303-724-WELL (9355)
Wellness Clinic: 303-724-9030
12348 E Montview Blvd.
Aurora, CO 80045
Fitness Center Hours
M-Th: 5am-10pm
F: 5am-9pm
S-S: 7am-5pm