The Self-Care Guide to Finals

Taking care of your mind and body during finals week is essential to your overall mental and physical wellbeing. Self-care looks different for everyone simply because it is a time to take care of your personal needs. Here are some suggestions for well-balanced meals and other ways to prioritize your wellbeing— because you deserve it. …

Group Fitness Virtual Classes Ending May 1

Staring May 1, all virtual group fitness class offerings will be ending. Last day to take virtual group fitness classes is Saturday, April 30. The decision to discontinue virtual class offerings was made due to technical and staffing issues which has resulted in an inconsistent experience for both participants and instructors. If you have purchased …

Athletic Training isn’t just for athletes, it’s for everyone

My name is Erin Clark, and I am the Assistant Director of Athletic Training here at Rec Well.  I work with an amazing team of athletic trainers to provide a medical service to all students on campus. We can be found across campus within University Health Services (UHS) facilities on East Campus Mall, Dejope Residence …

Free Wellness Coaching Offers Support for Students

Our wellness coaching program is free to all UW–Madison students and is available at locations across campus. This program allows students to go after their wellness goals and talk about wellbeing in a structured, safe, and welcoming environment. Wellness coaching is offered in group and one-on-one formats and can offer accountability for healthy habits and …

Upcoming closures at the Nick

On Friday, October 29, we are hosting an event to thank generous Badgers who helped make the Nicholas Recreation Center and other significant campus improvements possible. In order to accommodate this event, the following spaces will be closed October 27 – 30: Courts 3 – 8 and Spark Studio will be closed Wednesday, October 27 …

Changes to our mask policies

Due to today’s announcement from campus, masks will be required while inside at the Nick, Shell, and Nielsen Tennis Stadium starting Thursday, August 5. Masks are not required in outdoor spaces at this time. Aside from the return of masks, there are no further changes to our facilities, programs, or services. Please remember to stay home if you feel sick and …

Changes to COVID-19 policies start June 2

On June 2, the following changes will go into effect at all Recreation & Wellbeing facilities, as outlined in the University’s recent announcement:  Masks will no longer be required for those who are fully vaccinated (at least two weeks after final dose). Non-vaccinated people should still wear a mask indoors at all times. Masks are …

How to avoid burnout and prioritize your wellbeing

Do you overload your to-do list because you feel pressured to always be productive? How many times have you pushed yourself to emotional and physical exhaustion within the last month? It’s almost impossible not to fall into these workaholic traps when our social feeds are flooded with hashtags like #Don’tStopWhenYoureTired or #TheGrindNeverStops. What is hustle …

Apply to be a hydration specialist, personal motivator, or equipment caddy

Happy April Fools’ Day! We aren’t hiring hydration specialists, personal motivators, or equipment caddies at this time, but we hope this made you laugh! If you’re looking for a job with us, please visit this page.

6 steps to replacing New Year’s resolutions with healthy habits

Every year, more than 50% of US adults create New Year’s resolutions, but less than 10% keep them for more than a few months. Although we’re all creatures of habit, developing a new routine can be difficult. To help you develop new habits and reach your goals, we’ve created a habit building guide. We use …