Category: Get Fit

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 Intramural Sports are making a comeback this summer! If you haven’t participated before, Staff Intramurals are a variety of events …

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 can help you explore new areas, strengthen your cardiovascular health, and provide stress relief. Whether you’re brand new to running …

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 to:  Record daily exercises Link your fitness trackers, such as FitBit, to your account Track calories burned, distance ran, and …

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! …

5 Ways for New #ActiveBadgers to Start Living an Active Lifestyle

We want every Active Badger to feel welcome, safe, and able to achieve their mind and body goals. Still, we know fitness spaces can be intimidating for new #ActiveBadgers who are just starting to live active lifestyles. Read on for five ways to start small and build confidence into your routine. 1. Try a yoga …

Grocery Stores Near Campus for Healthy Food Options

Madison is lucky to have so many delicious takeout and quick bite options around campus. But, this can also make it tempting and a bit too easy to grab a pizza or a burger and fries when you need quick meal. Stocking up your dorm or apartment with plenty of healthy options is a great …

Creating a Sustainable Future: The Nick

The Nick is going to be huge. 240,560 gross square feet to be exact. That’s about 50,000 more square feet more than the SERF was and includes more than three times the amount of usable fitness space. So yeah, it’s pretty huge. While designing a building that will be such a large addition to campus …

10 Reasons Why You (Yes, YOU!) Should Become a Group Fitness Instructor

If you go to Zumba so many times that you could do the routine in your sleep, or you attend Group Strength so often you feel like you could make the workout on your own, you should consider becoming a group fitness instructor! Anyone can become a group fitness instructor, regardless of skill level or …

Which facility are you based on your zodiac sign?

From intramural lacrosse to Olympic weight lifting, our facilities offer something for everyone—and every zodiac sign. Read on to find out which facility or fitness area you are based on your zodiac sign. 🔮 Aries (march 21 – april 19): near west fields Bold, competitive, and quick—an Aries is always first out of the gates …