University of Wisconsin–Madison

Month: March 2020

Stay Home and Stay Active

Photo from obé fitness Now more than ever, it’s important to take time for yourself and do what makes you feel good. We are putting together workouts (like this one!) from our group fitness instructors and personal trainers that you can do at home, but in the meantime, we’ve rounded up a few online platforms …

An Anytime, Anywhere Workout

We know that staying active is part of your routine and it’s even more important during times of stress and anxiety like these. While our facilities are closed, we’re hoping to offer more resources for you to practice wellbeing at home. For now, try this at-home workout, put together by our Head Personal Trainer Zack! …

COVID-19: Rec Well facilities closed indefinitely

In anticipation of reduced campus operations and workforce later this week, as well as growing public health concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic, we will be closing all Rec Well facilities and cancelling all programs, services, and events indefinitely, starting tomorrow, March 16. Our top priority is always the health and safety of our community. We know that …

COVID-19: Updates to Rec Well Operations

In anticipation of reduced campus operations and workforce later this week, as well as growing public health concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic, we will be closing all Rec Well facilities and cancelling all programs, services, and events indefinitely, starting tomorrow, March 16. Our top priority is always the health and safety of our community. We know that …

Meet CHAMP: A new mentorship program for students with chronic pain, illness, or disability

The Chronic Health Allies Mentorship Program (CHAMP) will give students with chronic pain, illnesses, or disabilities the opportunity to make connections on campus. Katharine Hubert and Talia Cohen are co-directors of CHAMP and graduate students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. They met at a support group meeting for students with chronic pain, illnesses, or disabilities. …

My Chronic Illness Doesn’t Define Me – How I Conquer It Does

As part of our We Root for Every Body campaign, we want to celebrate all the ways students live well on campus. Below is a post anonymously written by a UW-Madison student about their experience. If you have a story you’d like to share, please email marketing@recwell.wisc.edu. Some students view the UW-Madison campus as an …