GROUP FITNESS

A few things to note: 

• Please plan ahead and check facility occupancy before you arrive at the Nick. If we are at full capacity when you arrive, you will need to wait in line to enter, even if you have a reservation for class.
• Masks are required at all times and you should stay home if you’re feeling sick or have had known exposure to COVID-19.
• You must pre-register for class at services.recwell.wisc.edu. Registration opens 48 hours in advance and closes 15 minutes before class begins. You may cancel your registration online up to 2 hours prior to the class start time. Cancelling after that will result in a $5 late cancel/no-show fee.
• All in-person classes are limited capacity based on University guidelines.
• Upon arrival at the Nicholas Recreation Center, you must swipe into the building using the turnstiles and pick up a towel and bottle of disinfectant to bring with you to the studio. You must also present a green Badger Badge to enter the building.
• A Rec Well employee will start checking in participants outside of the studio 10 minute before class begins. Once you’re checked in, you may enter the studio and pick up your equipment (if needed).
• In the studio, there will be spot markers on the floor to ensure physical distancing. Please place your equipment on a floor marker.
• Late entry will not be permitted and no exit/re-entry will be allowed after class has started. If you must leave due to an emergency, you will not be able to return to class.
• At the end of class, please clean your equipment with your spray bottle and towel and exit the studio. You do not need to put away your equipment at the end of class. Once everyone has left, our staff will clean all remaining equipment and return it to the storage area.

Registration is required. Registration opens 48 hours before class and closes 1 minute prior to the start of class. After you register, you’ll receive an email with a link to join the class, which will open 10 minutes before class. You can also join the class by logging in to your Member Portal (click Log In in the upper right hand corner), navigating to the virtual class you registered for, and clicking on the Join Class button. This button will be available 10 minutes before class starts. 

Please be advised that by entering this class and facility for this event, you consent to be photographed, filmed or otherwise appear on camera for the purposes of live streaming of fitness classes by Recreation & Wellbeing at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Virtual classes

• Participants must be 18 years or older to participate in group fitness classes
• Please be advised that by entering a group fitness class, you consent to be photographed, filmed or otherwise appear on camera for the purposes of live streaming of fitness classes by Recreation & Wellbeing at the University of Wisconsin-Madison

In-person classes

• Athletic footwear is required for all Group Fitness classes except Yoga, Powerflow, and Deep Water classes
• Participants must be 18 years or older to participate in group fitness classes
• Please arrive on time for class; for the health and safety of all participants and employees, and to avoid interruptions, absolutely no late entries will be permitted and no exit/re-entry will be permitted after class has started
• A minimum of three participants is required for all classes to be held
• This is a no phone zone. Please avoid cell phone use while class is in session; if necessary, please make calls and texts outside of the room
• The use of mobile technology at any time for photo or video purposes is strictly prohibited unless approved in advance by the Marketing & Communications department (click here to submit a Marketing & Media Request)
• Out of respect for the instructor and others, please avoid conversations while class is in session

Please note: exercise is not without its risks and this or any other exercise program many result in injury. Do not start this fitness program if your physician or health care provider advises against it, or if you have a medical or physical condition that may increase your risk of injury or death. If you experience faintness, dizziness, pain or shortness of breath at any time while exercising you should stop immediately. Please be sure to check that any equipment or space in which you use to exercise is safe and not at risk of causing harm to you or those who may be around you. Those following the workout routines do so at their own risk. Programming is intended for audiences 18 and older.