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 …
Live Well
6 steps to replacing New Year’s resolutions with healthy habits
Every year, more than 50% of US adults create New Year’s resolutions, but less than 10% keep them for more than a few months. Although we’re all creatures of habit, developing a new routine can …
Overcoming sleepness nights
Hi. My name is Maddie Harrienger and I’m currently a Junior studying Economics and Journalism here at UW. After six semesters on campus, you’d think that I’d have this whole student thing down by now. …
A guide to wearing a mask while exercising
After nearly six months of virtual workout classes, at-home workouts, and narrowly avoiding cabin fever, you’re probably itching to get back into the gym. As you get back into your in-person workout routine, it’s important …
Boundaries: What they are and how to set them
Let’s face it; this semester is going to be different. Online classes and remote work are posing new challenges for all of us. To stay on top of responsibilities and bring some joy to this …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Our commitment to action
Being an Active Badger is about more than being physically active. It extends beyond the walls of our facilities and sidelines of a field. It’s more than lifting weights or running around a track. And …