University of Wisconsin–Madison

Month: December 2017

Sport Club of the Month: Boxing

The University of Wisconsin-Madison had a rich history of boxing since the early 1930s until it was banned in 1960. However, since Boxing’s introduction to the Sport Club program in 2013, 150 members have been able to continue the tradition of competitive boxing in Madison. Home to beginner, intermediate, and advanced boxers, Club Boxing is …

Nicole // November Project

Nicole, a November Project leader, found her tribe in Madison through fun, free, fitness – no matter the weather!

How my passion became my profession

About the author: Cassie Visintainer is a UW-Madison graduate (‘17) who spent 4 years working as a Personal Trainer for Rec Sports. After graduating with a degree in Kinesiology – Exercise and Movement Science and a certificate in Entrepreneurship, she lives in the Madison area pursuing personal training for Orangetheory Fitness and Project Wellness Company, a chiropractic …

Unified Sports: A league for everyone

by Maddie Dahmer For the first time in program history, the Competitive Sports department offered intramural sports participants the opportunity to play alongside athletes from the Special Olympics!  This partnership is called unified sports, and Competitive Sports is currently working with the Madison, WI chapter of Special Olympics and the student organization Badgers for Special …

Maurice // Adapted Fitness

Maurice is an inspiring #ActiveBadger who stays optimistic through his workouts with the Adapted Fitness program.