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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 …
Body positivity is more than just being happy about how your body looks; it’s about celebrating the body that you have regardless of weight, shape, or size. Living a body-positive life involves thinking and acting in ways that support your health, wellbeing, and self-confidence. Achieving body positivity can take time. Something as simple as complimenting …
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 …
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 …
It’s common knowledge that alcohol takes a major toll on your body, but have you ever considered exactly what that means? Even if you’re able to get yourself to the gym the next day, one night out can have a significant impact on your performance. These eight gifs illustrate what happens within your body when …
We’re living in an age where technology and smartphones are everywhere. Because of this, our phones often get a bad rap for being time consuming and distracting. But in reality, we are also very lucky to have so many resources at our fingertips that can actually help improve our lives. Why not fill your smartphone …
This time of year can be very busy as midterms wrap up and finals approach, so we like to remember what’s good in our lives and take a minute to be grateful. Expressing gratitude can increase physical and psychological health by improving self-esteem, helping you sleep better, and opening the door to new relationships. We …
Happy World Kindness Day, Badgers! World Kindness Day is a holiday that celebrates the power of kindness and the profound impact that compassion and generosity can have on the lives of others. But spreading kindness isn’t just about doing good deeds — it’s about treating yourself with kindness, too! Here are 10 ways you can …
It’s okay to not be okay. With the stress of juggling school, work, clubs, and social life, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed and forget to take care of yourself. If you feel like your mental health needs a boost, try one (or more) of these methods to get yourself back on track. 1. …
Do you feel it in the air, Active Badgers? Fall is definitely here! Camp Randall is alive, Spooky Songs Theme Skate Night is almost here, pumpkins are being carved, apples are being caramelized, Halloween costumes are being prepped… we have countless activities to look forward to and a list of spooky movies to watch. But …