Protected: New Process for FY26 Travel & Professional Development Requests

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Your Guide to 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 summer, …

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 …

Reminder: Membership Pricing Updates are Just Around the Corner

Back in March, we shared some important updates about our upcoming membership pricing adjustments. As we get closer to the implementation dates, we want to provide a quick reminder of what’s changing and what you need to know. What’s Changing? Campus Affiliate Membership: $50/month (previously $45) Community Membership: $70/month (previously $60) Day Pass: $20 (previously …

Keep Moving, Active Badgers! Let our athletic trainers and dietitians help.

March gives us the opportunity to bring light to two different healthcare areas that can be critical in keeping individuals active and healthy: athletic training and nutrition.  March is both National Athletic Training Month and National Nutrition Month. Read on as we chat with our Rec Well Assistant Directors of Athletic Training and Nutrition Education …

Changes to Our Membership Rates

Our mission is to move Badgers to play hard, get fit, and live well. Whether you come to lift, swim, run, meditate, or simply unwind, we’re committed to offering top-tier facilities, equipment, and services that support your health and wellbeing. To continue enhancing your experience, we’re making slight adjustments to our membership rates, effective May …

Self-Care on a Budget

Taking care of your mind and body should always be your priority. As a UW–Madison student, I understand the pressure and heavy workload that comes with finals, and how quickly self-care can seem like a luxury. However, I’ve found that the best way to retain information and stay motivated is to give your brain a …

Fuel Your Fall with Flavorful Recipes from Open Seat

We've partnered with The Open Seat to share two affordable, tasty, and festive recipes!

Rec Well is a partner of The No Fees Project

No student should sit on the sidelines and watch others play. That’s why we are proud to be an anchor partner on the  Office of Student Financial Aid‘s No Fees Project. This project seeks to remove campus Cost of Experience (CoE) fees for all Federal Pell Grant-eligible and UW Promise Program students. As part of …

Around the Rec

Rec Well’s new campaign is all about fun, variety, and supporting your health and wellbeing journey.