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In anticipation of reduced campus operations and workforce later this week, as well as growing public health concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic, we will be closing all Rec Well facilities and cancelling all programs, services, and events indefinitely, starting tomorrow, March 16. Our top priority is always the health and safety of our community. We know that …
The Chronic Health Allies Mentorship Program (CHAMP) will give students with chronic pain, illnesses, or disabilities the opportunity to make connections on campus. Katharine Hubert and Talia Cohen are co-directors of CHAMP and graduate students at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. They met at a support group meeting for students with chronic pain, illnesses, or disabilities. …
As part of our We Root for Every Body campaign, we want to celebrate all the ways students live well on campus. Below is a post anonymously written by a UW–Madison student about their experience. If you have a story you’d like to share, please email marketing@recwell.wisc.edu. Some students view the UW–Madison campus as an …
We want every Active Badger to feel welcome, safe, and able to achieve their mind and body goals. Still, we know fitness spaces can be intimidating for new #ActiveBadgers who are just starting to live active lifestyles. Read on for five ways to start small and build confidence into your routine. 1. Try a yoga …
Body positivity is more than just being happy about how your body looks; it’s about celebrating the body that you have regardless of weight, shape, or size. Living a body-positive life involves thinking and acting in ways that support your health, wellbeing, and self-confidence. Achieving body positivity can take time. Something as simple as complimenting …
Madison is lucky to have so many delicious takeout and quick bite options around campus. But, this can also make it tempting and a bit too easy to grab a pizza or a burger and fries when you need quick meal. Stocking up your dorm or apartment with plenty of healthy options is a great …
The Nick is going to be huge. 240,560 gross square feet to be exact. That’s about 50,000 more square feet more than the SERF was and includes more than three times the amount of usable fitness space. So yeah, it’s pretty huge. While designing a building that will be such a large addition to campus …
It’s common knowledge that alcohol takes a major toll on your body, but have you ever considered exactly what that means? Even if you’re able to get yourself to the gym the next day, one night out can have a significant impact on your performance. These eight gifs illustrate what happens within your body when …
We’re living in an age where technology and smartphones are everywhere. Because of this, our phones often get a bad rap for being time consuming and distracting. But in reality, we are also very lucky to have so many resources at our fingertips that can actually help improve our lives. Why not fill your smartphone …
As the holiday season approaches, we’re looking forward to all the treats and feasts that come along with it. With so many food-related celebrations and traditions, we encourage you to remember balance is key and make healthy choices that will do your body good. Maybe you remember learning about the food pyramid in elementary school, …