Hi I’m Mali and I just wrapped up my junior year at UW-Madison majoring in Political Science and Communication Arts. I grew up near Madison and spent all of last summer living with my roommates …
Staff Intramurals are BACK!
I hope everyone is in the midst of a great summer. My name is Christian Ramirez and I serve as the Intramural Sports Intern for Rec Well. We are thrilled to announce that in-person Staff …
The Self-Care Guide to Finals
Taking care of your mind and body during finals week is essential to your overall mental and physical wellbeing. Self-care looks different for everyone simply because it is a time to take care of your …
Group Fitness Virtual Classes Ending May 1
Staring May 1, all virtual group fitness class offerings will be ending. Last day to take virtual group fitness classes is Saturday, April 30. The decision to discontinue virtual class offerings was made due to …
Athletic Training isn’t just for athletes, it’s for everyone
My name is Erin Clark, and I am the Assistant Director of Athletic Training here at Rec Well. I work with an amazing team of athletic trainers to provide a medical service to all students …
Free Wellness Coaching Offers Support for Students
Our wellness coaching program is free to all UW-Madison students and is available at locations across campus. This program allows students to go after their wellness goals and talk about wellbeing in a structured, safe, …
Upcoming closures at the Nick
On Friday, October 29, we are hosting an event to thank generous Badgers who helped make the Nicholas Recreation Center and other significant campus improvements possible. In order to accommodate this event, the following spaces …
Changes to our mask policies
Due to today’s announcement from campus, masks will be required while inside at the Nick, Shell, and Nielsen Tennis Stadium starting Thursday, August 5. Masks are not required in outdoor spaces at this time. Aside from the return of masks, there …
Changes to COVID-19 policies start June 2
On June 2, the following changes will go into effect at all Recreation & Wellbeing facilities, as outlined in the University’s recent announcement: Masks will no longer be required for those who are fully vaccinated …
How to avoid burnout and prioritize your wellbeing
Do you overload your to-do list because you feel pressured to always be productive? How many times have you pushed yourself to emotional and physical exhaustion within the last month? It’s almost impossible not to …