Year: 2019

Rob // Zumba Participant

Our first #ActiveBadger of 2019 will put a smile on your face, a spring in your step, and might even convince you to try Zumba Fitness for yourself!

5 Wisconsin Style Winter Workouts

Knowing Wisconsin, we probably haven’t seen the last of the snow this season. But hey, we survived the Great Polar Vortex of 2019 like champs. Now, it’s time we take advantage of winter’s fun perks. Before campus thaws once and for all, try out these five ways to take your workout outside in true Wisconsin …

5 Healthy Treats for Valentines Day

Rose are red, Violets are blue, let’s get down to business and talk about food. Valentine’s Day is on its way! 💘 While flowers are generally a good idea, everyone likes food. If you want to impress your bae/friend/roommate, try one of these alternatives to the more traditional V-Day treats:   Frozen yogurt-covered strawberries We all love …

Ask an Athletic Trainer: Static vs. Dynamic Stretching

Jerod Keene, MS, LAT has been an athletic trainer for six years and is in his fourth year working with Sport Clubs at UW–Madison. He completed his undergraduate degree in Athletic Training from UW–Madison in 2010 and his masters at Ohio University in 2013. He enjoys the wide variety of athletes he gets to work …

University of Wisconsin-Madison named a Special Olympics Unified Champion School

At the end of last year, Special Olympics recognized the University of Wisconsin–Madison as a Special Olympics College. This is a part of the Unified Champion Schools Program which highlights preschools, elementary schools, high schools, and colleges and universities that promote social inclusion through inclusive youth leadership, whole school engagement, and Unified Sports. Schools meet …

Alex // Calisthenic Athlete

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dARaf2rCuc&feature=youtu.be In our latest #ActiveBadger video, Alex talks about how he’s incorporated calisthenics into his fitness routine and (spoiler alert) you’ll want to watch this one to the end.