This Monday, September 28, the Nicholas Recreation Center will open and the Shell and Nielsen Tennis Stadium will reopen. Here’s what you need to know. At all facilities: Building capacity is limited to 25% and masks are required …
Best 5K routes in Madison
FREE. That’s right. That’s how much it costs to lace up those shoes, put on your favorite playlist and run. If you’re looking to get active outside with minimal equipment, give running a try! Running …
Shell, Nielsen Tennis Stadium to close for two weeks
Update on September 10, 2020: Given Chancellor Blank’s announcement on September 9 that instruction will move online through September 25, the Shell and Nielsen Tennis Stadium are expected to open on Monday, September 28. —– …
Remembering the Natatorium
After almost 60 years, the Natatorium has officially closed for demolition and construction of a new recreation facility, expected to open in 2023. Since it opened in the 1960s, the Nat has been home to …
At-home activities from virtual Summer Camp
This year’s Summer Camp looked very different from previous summers. Each week, we shared a weekly newsletter with themed activities to do at home, and we’ve compiled all of them here for your Jr. Active …
Opening dates set for Shell, NTS, Nicholas Recreation Center
The Shell and Nielsen Tennis Stadium (NTS) will reopen to students, faculty, and staff on Monday, August 17. The Nicholas Recreation Center is expected to open in a limited capacity on Monday, September 14. Shell …
Stay connected with the MyWellness app
Are you looking to track workouts, measure results, and stay better connected to our offerings? There’s an app for that! We recently introduced MyWellness by Technogym, a free app loaded with features that allow you …
Hobson returns to campus as director of Recreation & Wellbeing
Aaron Hobson, a seasoned leader and campus recreation professional with Wisconsin roots, will officially join UW-Madison as director of Recreation & Wellbeing in early August. After growing up in Richland Center, WI playing and loving …
The 7 aspects of wellbeing: What are they and how can you protect them?
What does the word wellbeing mean, and how would you define it? At UW-Madison, rather than using one brief definition, we define wellbeing by recognizing seven aspects: health, meaning, safety, connection, achievement, growth, and resiliency. …
What to know about food and COVID-19
(Photo by Jeff Miller / UW-Madison) Is it safe to order take-out? Should I disinfect my groceries? What should I eat to boost my immunity? We sat down (virtually) with Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Dr. Tara …