Year: 2018

Healthy Snacks and Study Spots

It’s no secret that good snacks are essential ingredients for a productive study session. If you’re like us, then you’ll also agree that made-to-order brain food is best in a comfortable study spot. Here are five perfect places near campus to prep for your next round of midterms with plenty of healthy food options.   …

Why do you vote?

Photo by Jeff Miller/UW–Madison We’re used to people thinking we’re just about sports. And while that’s a big part of who we are (it is in our name), we’re also a lot more than that. We pride ourselves on being a campus leader helping you build health habits and live your best life. With the …

DANIEL // GETTING ACTIVE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbMkPQzse_A&feature=youtu.be Motivated by keeping his mind and body in peak condition, Daniel partakes in a variety of activities that include running, swimming, biking, and weight lifting.

10 active ways to get to the polls

Election Day is coming, and it’s time for a warm-up. Consider us your personal trainers (in fitness and voting) as we prepare, inform, and inspire everyone to get ready for November 6. Because as #activebadgers, we exercise our right to vote. Whether you’re voting early starting October 22 or waiting until November 6, we’ve taken …

Inspire others: Become a Group Fitness Instructor

If you’ve been to any of our Group Fitness classes, you know just how empowering, energetic, and all-around awesome our instructors are. We are so lucky to have them, and we need more superstar instructors just like them. Whether you’re a Group Fitness veteran or a first-timer, there’s a good chance you have what it …

Brendon & Raymond // Pick-Up Soccer

Brendon and Raymond struck up a friendship through playing pick-up soccer. In this episode, these #ActiveBadgers explain how pick-up soccer has given them a way to find community, stay active and share their passion for the sport they love.

Get to Know Rec Sports

Welcome to campus, new #ActiveBadgers! We hope your semester is off to a strong start. Now that you’ve found your lecture halls, bought your textbooks, and read your syllabi, it’s time to learn about another important part of college life: being physically active. Staying active on campus is not only essential to your physical health …

New and improved intramural dodgeball

The five commandments of dodgeball will forever be dodge, duck, dip, dive, and dodge, but we’ve restructured the way intramural dodgeball is played and scored this season. These changes are designed to make the game more fun, competitive, fair, and convenient. Less arguing. In the past, players were asked to call the game themselves, sometimes …

Hidden Secrets About The Nat

Not everyone knows everything we have available at the Natatorium, and we don’t blame you. We offer a lot of equipment, services, programs and more! Lucky for you, we’ve put together all the facts you need to PLAY HARD. GET FIT. LIVE WELL. at the Nat.   We have the inside scoop on the best …

Ella // Irish Dance

Irish dance has been a great way for Ella to stay active and pursue her passions. Check out this #ActiveBadger episode to learn more about the history of Irish Dance and the dedication it takes to be one of its’ top performers.