Staring May 1, all virtual group fitness class offerings will be ending. Last day to take virtual group fitness classes is Saturday, April 30. The decision to discontinue virtual class offerings was made due to …
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Free Wellness Coaching Offers Support for Students
Our wellness coaching program is free to all UW-Madison students and is available at locations across campus. This program allows students to go after their wellness goals and talk about wellbeing in a structured, safe, …
Upcoming closures at the Nick
On Friday, October 29, we are hosting an event to thank generous Badgers who helped make the Nicholas Recreation Center and other significant campus improvements possible. In order to accommodate this event, the following spaces …
Changes to our mask policies
Due to today’s announcement from campus, masks will be required while inside at the Nick, Shell, and Nielsen Tennis Stadium starting Thursday, August 5. Masks are not required in outdoor spaces at this time. Aside from the return of masks, there …
Changes to COVID-19 policies start June 2
On June 2, the following changes will go into effect at all Recreation & Wellbeing facilities, as outlined in the University’s recent announcement: Masks will no longer be required for those who are fully vaccinated …
Apply to be a hydration specialist, personal motivator, or equipment caddy
Happy April Fools’ Day! We aren’t hiring hydration specialists, personal motivators, or equipment caddies at this time, but we hope this made you laugh! If you’re looking for a job with us, please visit this …
Upcoming changes to operations and memberships
Update as of Wednesday, January 20: Campus has changed the Badger Badge start date from January 25 to February 1. The article below has been updated with this new date. Update as of Friday, January 8: …
Limited in-person group fitness schedule to begin October 26
We’re excited to announce that starting Monday, October 26, we’ll begin to offer a few in-person group fitness classes at the Nicholas Recreation Center. These classes are already on the group fitness schedule, but starting October 26, …
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 …
Nicholas Recreation Center, Shell, NTS to open September 28
This Monday, September 28, the Nicholas Recreation Center will open and the Shell and Nielsen Tennis Stadium will reopen. Here’s what you need to know. At all facilities: Building capacity is limited to 25% and masks are required …