Play hard. Get fit. Live well. Ever notice that these phrases are always used as a group? We like to think of physical activity and wellbeing as a package deal. You can’t have one without …
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Athletic Training on Campus
March is National Athletic Training Month, which is a great opportunity to discuss what athletic trainers can do for athletes of all levels. Athletic trainers in Wisconsin are State Licensed and Nationally Certified healthcare professionals …
10 Signs You Know You're An #ActiveBadger
Here at Rec Sports we know we have some of the most dedicated members of all time. Whether you spend more time at the Nat than your apartment, play on more intramural sports teams than …
Rob // Zumba Participant
Our first #ActiveBadger of 2019 will put a smile on your face, a spring in your step, and might even convince you to try Zumba Fitness for yourself!
5 Wisconsin Style Winter Workouts
Knowing Wisconsin, we probably haven’t seen the last of the snow this season. But hey, we survived the Great Polar Vortex of 2019 like champs. Now, it’s time we take advantage of winter’s fun perks. …
University of Wisconsin-Madison named a Special Olympics Unified Champion School
At the end of last year, Special Olympics recognized the University of Wisconsin-Madison as a Special Olympics College. This is a part of the Unified Champion Schools Program which highlights preschools, elementary schools, high schools, …
Alex // Calisthenic Athlete
In our latest #ActiveBadger video, Alex talks about how he’s incorporated calisthenics into his fitness routine and (spoiler alert) you’ll want to watch this one to the end.
Healthy Mind, Healthy Body
We all already know that exercise is important to keep our bodies healthy, but what about using exercise to keep our minds healthy too? Part of the reason exercising feels so great is because of …
Just do it (I guess Nike was right)
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 …
Unified Sports: A league for everyone
by Maddie Dahmer For the first time in program history, the Competitive Sports department offered intramural sports participants the opportunity to play alongside athletes from the Special Olympics! This partnership is called unified sports, and …