From food and healthy recipes to fitness exercises and research studies, the AHWC blog offers expert health and wellness advice.
We’ve all been told at one point or another that we need to stretch before doing any type of physical activity or before playing a sport. Most of us have had a coach or trainer tell us, “make sure you stretch and warm-up,” with the intent of preventing injury once we go full speed in…
Enjoy this healthy, meatless enchilada recipe from our Registered Dietitians and add more vegetables and fiber into your diet! For the Enchilada Sauce Ingredients 3 T olive oil 3 T flour, any kind 1 T ground chili powder 1 t ground cumin ½ t garlic power ¼ t dried oregano ¼ t salt, to taste…
This quick workout utilizes a kettlebell and can be done in as little as 15 minutes! Complete six rounds each of 30, 25, 20, 15, 10, 5 reps. Reps will go down by five each round until there are zero reps left, so round one is 30 reps of every exercise*, round two is 25…
Looking for a shareable crowd-pleasing favorite? Bring this rich, tangy, and healthy herb feta dip to your next get together! Ingredients 6 oz feta 2 T water ½ cup chopped parsley ¼ cup chopped mint 2 T finely chopped dill 3T olive oil Salt and Pepper to taste Preparation 1. Blend feta and water in…
Anschutz Health and Wellness Center (AHWC) Member Mandi Singleton, tells the story of how weight training at AHWC led her to find love and empowerment in her personal life. “I joined AHWC in March of 2014 to get back into weight training after a running injury from a half marathon I had completed. I loved…
He’s a California native, with a “no quit” attitude. Get to know more about AHWC’s newest fitness specialist Jon Nicholson. Where is your home town? “I am from a small town called Bishop, California that is 45 minutes south of the huge ski resort Mammoth Mountain. I graduated in a class with around 150 students…
Former Fitness Specialist and current member, Chad Singleton, shares his story of fitness and finding love at the Anschutz Health and Wellness Center (AHWC). “Before I was hired on as a fitness specialist at AHWC, I was a Colorado State Champion and Deadlift record holder, and an experienced personal trainer. Even before my interview at…
The days are shorter and colder, so why not warm up with a delicious bowl of turkey lean bean chili from our Culinary Medicine cooking series? Ingredients 20 oz 93% lean ground turkey ½ cup onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 10 oz can Rotel mild tomatoes with green chiles, no salt added 8 oz…
AHWC member, Emily Duncan, shares her fitness journey. “I joined the Anschutz Health and Wellness Center in August of 2016, the same time I started my Ph.D. training on campus. Let me tell you why it’s one of the best decisions I’ve ever made! My fitness routine prior to joining AHWC can be summarized as…
Enjoy this healthy, vegan alternative to green chile stew featuring roasted green chiles, butternut squash, and quinoa! Ingredients 2 T olive oil 1 medium yellow or white onion, diced 2 T minced garlic 1 can fire-roasted tomatoes 3 cups of vegetable broth 1 cup cooked quinoa 1/2 medium butternut squash, peeled and oven-roasted 1 cup…
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