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Rec Well is getting a whole lot bigger!

Say hello to the Camp Randall Fitness Center (CRFC) — our newest indoor facility, inside the Kellner Family Athletic Center at 1436 Monroe Street. Doors open Tuesday, September 22. This new satellite facility is here to help you crush your fitness goals on the southwest side of campus. With 11,000 square feet of fitness space …

New Assumption of Risk Requirement Effective July 28

Beginning July 28, 2026, all Rec Well members and program participants must complete a one-time Assumption of Risk form through the Rec Well Member Portal. This requirement applies to all UW–Madison students, affiliate members, community members, skate pass holders, Nielsen Tennis Stadium members, and program participants. Why is this change happening? The Assumption of Risk …

A Guide to 2026 Summer Staff Intramural Sports!

Hello Active Badgers! I’m Parker Goss, the Coordinator of Intramural Sports here at Rec Well. We’re happy to announce that we’ll be offering Staff Intramural Sports again this summer! For those unfamiliar, in the summer, UW–Madison employees can participate in dedicated staff leagues/divisions across all our sport offerings. We have a lot coming up this …

Crafting the Perfect Spring Rec Well Bucket List

  As the semester comes to a close, and finals start to gear up, it is important to take advantage of the nice weather and focus on wellbeing. Here at Rec Well, we have lots of opportunities to get outside, soak up the sun, and to focus on wellbeing. Whether it’s outside playing, inside climbing, …

Your Zodiac Sign, Your Group Fitness Class

What are Zodiac signs? The Zodiac is a belt of 12 constellations mapped around the sky. Each constellation covers around a 30-day period, and is associated with a corresponding sign that map personality traits based on birth dates, and are divided into four easy-to-understand elements: fire, earth, air, and water. Astrology is not supported by …

Around The Rec is BACK!

What is Around the Rec? Around the Rec is a challenge that encourages you to explore different Rec Well spaces, try new activities, and rack up points along the way. Running now through Active Badger Day on March 5, getting started is easy: register for the challenge, complete activities (Flexes), and collect at least three …

Why Wellness Coaching is for you

Wellness coaching is here to help you achieve your personal goals! Feeling overwhelmed by classes, work, and life? Wellness Coaching at Rec Well offers an opportunity for you to focus on wellbeing, develop personal goals, and work toward them in ways that meet your individual needs.  What is Wellness Coaching?  Wellness coaching offers free peer-to-peer …

Big Ten We Give Blood Drive Competition Through October 14

Help support the Badgers in winning this lifesaving competition! In addition to blood donation centers around Madison, there are several drives upcoming on campus: The Red Cross hosts two drives every week from 10am to 3pm, typically at Memorial Union or Union South. Sign-up for drives can be found here: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive Red Cross Homecoming Drive: October …

Protected: New Process for FY26 Travel & Professional Development Requests

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Powerhouse Closure Information

Exciting new things are coming to the Powerhouse! Starting Monday, May 19, we’re closing for a short two-week renovation to bring you more of what you need— more strength equipment and fewer wait times. Here’s what you can expect: Double the number of cable stacks Double the number of Olympic flat benches New upper body …