Hi! I’m Gabrielle and I am a professional staff member for the Division of Recreational Sports. I work as a Coordinator of Operations, which means that I oversee the Natatorium and some of the students …
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Healthy Snacks and Study Spots
It’s no secret that good snacks are essential ingredients for a productive study session. If you’re like us, then you’ll also agree that made-to-order brain food is best in a comfortable study spot. Here are …
Why do you vote?
Photo by Jeff Miller/UW-Madison We’re used to people thinking we’re just about sports. And while that’s a big part of who we are (it is in our name), we’re also a lot more than that. …
10 active ways to get to the polls
Election Day is coming, and it’s time for a warm-up. Consider us your personal trainers (in fitness and voting) as we prepare, inform, and inspire everyone to get ready for November 6. Because as #activebadgers, …
Inspire others: Become a Group Fitness Instructor
If you’ve been to any of our Group Fitness classes, you know just how empowering, energetic, and all-around awesome our instructors are. We are so lucky to have them, and we need more superstar instructors …
Get to Know Rec Sports
Welcome to campus, new #ActiveBadgers! We hope your semester is off to a strong start. Now that you’ve found your lecture halls, bought your textbooks, and read your syllabi, it’s time to learn about another …
The Magic of Mindfulness
If there was a quick and simple secret that could improve your sleep or lower your anxiety about an upcoming test, what would you do for it? If your answer is a lot, keep reading …
There’s an App for That
Photo by Jeff Miller/UW-Madison Making a health or fitness resolution can be easy, but sticking to it can be something else. One way to keep yourself accountable is through apps. There are countless health and …
The Fittest City Welcomes the Fittest on Earth
While we’re already proud to boast the title of one of the fittest cities in the country, from now until August 5 we will be known as the “Home of the Fittest on Earth.” The …
Major Key (Log) Alert
Every July since 1959, the northern Wisconsin town of Hayward becomes the mecca for competitive lumberjacks and jills as the site of the Lumberjack World Championships. In the main event of the Championships, the log …