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 …
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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 …
How to build a gratitude practice
(Photo by Jeff Miller/UW-Madison) Although it can feel difficult to name things that we’re grateful for during times of stress, loss, and anxiety, regularly saying thank you is one of the healthiest gifts you can …
A Beginner’s Guide to Running
Have you been thinking of getting into running, but never been able to keep with it? Or are you the kind of person that “just doesn’t like running,” but is having second thoughts now that …
Anxiety in the COVID-19 era
It’s normal to feel stressed and anxious during this uncertain time. As a matter of fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has an entire webpage devoted to COVID-19-related stress and anxiety. Whether …