CU Anschutz Health and Wellness Center

Overview

The CU Anschutz Health and Wellness Center is a state-of-the-art, university-affiliated facility on the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, Colorado. Established through a $37 million investment by the University of Colorado and the Anschutz Foundation, it opened in April 2012 as an evolution of the Center for Human Nutrition’s two decades of obesity and nutrition research. Unlike traditional gyms, it integrates cutting-edge research, clinical services, holistic education, and fitness under one roof, emphasizing evidence-based, personalized wellness strategies for weight management, metabolic health, physical fitness, nutrition, and mental well-being.

The overall atmosphere is empowering and holistic, fostering a community-driven environment where wellness is tied to personal purpose. Visitors experience a science-backed approach that shifts focus from fear-based motivation to positive behavioral change, with multidisciplinary teams of researchers, clinicians, dietitians, exercise physiologists, and trainers collaborating seamlessly. It’s designed for transformation, targeting obesity as a global priority while enhancing productivity, happiness, and quality of life.

Features & Amenities

• World-class fitness center equipped with Technogym® technology that tracks individual performance, offering advanced assessment tools.
• Over 35 weekly group exercise classes, personal training, and massage therapy.
• Wellness clinic for consultations, including nutrition, weight loss, and psychological support.
• Research facilities for innovative studies on nutrition, physical activity, obesity, diabetes, and women’s health.
• Cooking class and demonstration kitchen for hands-on nutrition education.
• Active conference rooms, meeting spaces (e.g., Benson Board Room, Wellness Lounge), and Green Roof Deck for events (capacities 10-60 people, with AV equipment, whiteboards, and wireless).
• BfitBwell Cancer Exercise Program spaces and community nutrition areas.
• Technologically advanced programming for body composition analysis, metabolic fitness, and athletic performance.

Services

• Fitness services: Memberships, personal training by exercise physiology experts, group classes, massage therapy.
• Weight management: Physician-directed programs, nutrition consults, individualized weight-loss strategies, evidence-based medications, endoscopic procedures, Health One meal replacements (gluten-free, 160 calories, flavors like Vanilla, Chocolate, Potato, Pancake Mix, Strawberry).
• Wellness programs: Stress management, mind-body connection, well-being for work teams, BfitBwell for cancer survivors, community nutrition.
• Clinical services: CU Medicine Weight Management Clinic (Mon-Fri, consultations with clinicians, dietitians, psychologists).
• Research participation: Studies on weight loss (e.g., Time Restricted Eating, TRIUMPH-6), physical activity (BURST2D Walking), nutrition (BfedBwell), women’s health (LEAP), diabetes (DexBasal, Connect); compensation and benefits vary.
• Education and events: Holistic programs, internships, careers, event hosting for CU Anschutz affiliates.
• Additional: Newsletter subscription, meal replacement ordering, gift donations.

Pricing

• Specific pricing is not detailed on the main pages; research studies have a dedicated pricing page (https://medschool.cuanschutz.edu/health-and-wellness/research/researchpricing).
• Health One meal replacements available via online shop (https://www.orders-online.biz/~tcag/Custom/80045R/RETAIL/cgi-bin/qnet-main-rs.cgi).
• Fitness memberships, clinic services, personal training, and events require inquiry (e.g., membership@anschutzwellness.com); Green Roof Deck has a $200 reservation fee.
• Student employment and internships via Handshake; benefits include health insurance, tuition assistance for staff.

Location & Hours

• Address: 12348 East Montview Boulevard, Aurora, CO 80045.
• Fitness Center: Mon–Thu 5AM–10PM, Fri 5AM–9PM, Sat–Sun 7AM–5PM. Phone: 303-724-WELL (9355).
• Clinic: Mon–Fri 8AM–5PM. Phone: 303-724-9030.
• Email: AHWC.info@cuanschutz.edu.

Notes

• Unique differentiators: Built on 5 Pillars—Cutting-Edge Research, Holistic Education, Industry-Leading Team, World-Class Facility, Grassroots Vision/Mission. Stands out with integrated ‘everything under one roof’ model, challenging obesity myths through lifestyle-focused, positive motivation. Part of a medical campus, it pioneers global solutions (e.g., International Weight Control Registry) and community impact via programs like BfitBwell.
• No traditional spa or sauna facilities mentioned; emphasis on fitness, research-driven weight loss, and preventive health.
• Vision: Wellness as campus foundation; Mission: Enhance lives through physical activity, nutrition, mental well-being vi…