Play hard. Get fit. Live well.
Every year we ask our members to tell us what they think of our programs, services, and facilities. With a thousand survey results this year, 90% of respondents said that Rec Sports has improved their quality of life on campus, 95% said they’d recommend Rec Sports to a friend, and 88% said Rec Sports has …
One in five students plays an intramural sport, so why shouldn’t the 21,000+ staff and faculty on campus also get their shot at a championship? This summer we started working with the Office of the Vice Chancellor of Finance and Administration (VCFA) to bring a new meaning to the work week happy hour. The VCFA …
23 days. 176 riders. More than 2,000 miles of grueling terrain. The annual Tour de France kicks off this weekend and runs throughout the rest of July. To give you an idea of just how grueling this competition is, a Tour de France cyclist will burn enough calories during a six-hour mountain stage to fuel …
We get it. Feeding yourself in college isn’t easy. But rather than depending on eating out (which we all know is not budget-friendly), we’ve assembled this collection of easy, healthy, and affordable recipes for every meal of the day. And when we say affordable, we mean affordable. All of these recipes involve simple ingredients and …
Without a doubt, summer is one of the best times to work out and stay active. Gorgeous weather, beautiful views, and (hopefully) more free time inspires all of us at Rec Sports to take advantage of what Madison has to offer. The following list will give you different options to PLAY HARD. GET FIT. LIVE …
You’ve probably noticed by now that (spoiler alert) the SERF is gone. Hopefully you’ve also noticed that construction on the new Nicholas Recreation Center (with four times more fitness space, an Olympic length pool, and twice as many courts) is underway. That tall column you’re seeing in front of the Kohl Center? Yep, you guessed …
We heart our #ActiveBadgers. That’s why we want to make sure your hearts are happy and healthy, too! As a student, your heart is with you every step (and exam) along the way. Plus, February is American Heart Month, so what better time to show our hearts some love? Heart disease is the leading cause …
Hi there! I’m Daniella and I’m a senior studying Strategic Communications in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication. I love dogs, Mexican food, and am fluent in emoji. In light of the new year I have decided to ditch resolutions for a lifestyle change. See what all this “Glow” business is about below. ⬇️ …
Officiating sports is so much more than black and white striped jerseys and whistles. For Abby Van Note, officiating has meant traveling around the world, landing on TV next to soccer star Alex Morgan, and gaining valuable life skills that come into play on and off the field. We sat down with Abby to find …
About the author: Cassie Visintainer is a UW–Madison graduate (‘17) who spent 4 years working as a Personal Trainer for Rec Sports. After graduating with a degree in Kinesiology – Exercise and Movement Science and a certificate in Entrepreneurship, she lives in the Madison area pursuing personal training for Orangetheory Fitness and Project Wellness Company, a chiropractic …