The CU Anschutz Health and Wellness Center has an entire team devoted to your and your fitness journey! With great content including weekly workouts, pillar prep, workout playlists, and more, our experts make it easy for you to find your fit!
By Emily Meier, Senior Fitness Specialist There is no better time to build an at-home gym than now! With the Wellness Center temporarily closed due to COVID-19, you might find yourself wondering how you are going to keep up your exercise routine. You might feel the need to go out and spend hundreds of thousands…
We’re all here for binge-watching a TV series (Tiger King) or playing games (Animal Crossing, anyone?), but in between these binges, there’s no time like now to try new activities. Below are a few suggestions that require little to no screen time to engage your mind, body, and senses. Find more activity suggestions on our Pinterest…
What is Foam Rolling? Foam Rolling, or Self-Myofascial Release, is a technique designed to release restrictions in the body such as trigger points, muscle tightness, and dysfunctions in soft tissue that may cause pain and limit motion in all parts of the body. Myofascial tissue is a type of thick, strong, fibrous connective tissue that…
If you’re fairly active and plan your workout routines ahead of time, we applaud you! Knowing what you are doing ahead of time is being mindful of your body, keeping yourself accountable, and understanding how to rest properly. However, if you’re looking to create a smarter schedule, we recommend including three essential components: breathing, strength, and flexibility.…
By Caitlin O’Brien, Fitness Specialist Although we are homebound, one activity that is easily accessible right now is running. It requires little to no gear and allows you to get out of the house, get some fresh air, and boost your mood. To set myself up for a good run, I always bring these essentials.…
Fears of a COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic are a timely reminder that regular exercise as part of a healthy lifestyle is still one of our best defenses. If you’ve been following the news, you know the drill: wash your hands thoroughly, cough or sneeze into a tissue or your elbow, clean surfaces thoroughly, self-isolate if you…
For better or worse, the majority of us are homebound. So, let’s keep the mind and body engaged by taking on the 14-Day Healthy Lifestyle Challenge. BONUS: Keep yourself accountable by journaling or doing the challenge with a friend or family! How it works 1. Create a 14-day schedule by focusing on one of the…
Happy Heart Health Month! In honor of American Heart Month, here are five simple heart health tips that you can implement right now: 1. Get Moving Your heart is a muscle, and like other muscles in your body, it needs exercise to stay healthy and strong. Finding a physical activity that you love will leave…
Anschutz Health and Wellness Center’s pool and spa are now operating with an upgraded ultraviolet (UV) filtration system. The UV filtration system is a healthier alternative to chlorine and significantly decreases the amount of chemicals necessary to keep the pool and spa balanced. Some of the benefits of UV filtration include: UV filtration kills 99.5…
Launch your fitness resolutions into action and join us for our Les Mills Relaunch workouts with the latest music and choreography. Members get to bring a guest to any of the launch classes for free!* Saturday, January 4 9:00am – BODYCOMBAT™ 82 with Candice and Emily (S3) 10:00am – BODYPUMP™ 112 with Candice and Trevor…
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
FRI: 5am-9pm
S-S: 7am-5pm