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After almost 60 years, the Natatorium has officially closed for demolition and construction of a new recreation facility, expected to open in 2023. Since it opened in the 1960s, the Nat has been home to countless activities, classes, events, and memories. So, before we officially say goodbye, we asked our members to share their favorite …
This year’s Summer Camp looked very different from previous summers. Each week, we shared a weekly newsletter with themed activities to do at home, and we’ve compiled all of them here for your Jr. Active Badgers to enjoy (virtually): Rock & Roll Try Crystal Cave, an online game created by the Materials Research Science and …
The Shell and Nielsen Tennis Stadium (NTS) will reopen to students, faculty, and staff on Monday, August 17. The Nicholas Recreation Center is expected to open in a limited capacity on Monday, September 14. Shell and Nielsen Tennis Stadium For the health and safety of our members and staff, facility occupancy will initially be limited …
Are you looking to track workouts, measure results, and stay better connected to our offerings? There’s an app for that! We recently introduced MyWellness by Technogym, a free app loaded with features that allow you to: Record daily exercises Link your fitness trackers, such as FitBit, to your account Track calories burned, distance ran, and …
Aaron Hobson, a seasoned leader and campus recreation professional with Wisconsin roots, will officially join UW–Madison as director of Recreation & Wellbeing in early August. After growing up in Richland Center, WI playing and loving sports, Hobson earned his B.A. in Kinesiology from UW–Madison, as well as his teaching degree in Physical Education with concentrations …
What does the word wellbeing mean, and how would you define it? At UW–Madison, rather than using one brief definition, we define wellbeing by recognizing seven aspects: health, meaning, safety, connection, achievement, growth, and resiliency. These seven aspects, originally introduced by the Wellness Council of America (WELCOA) are all components that factor into a person’s …
(Photo by Jeff Miller / UW–Madison) Is it safe to order take-out? Should I disinfect my groceries? What should I eat to boost my immunity? We sat down (virtually) with Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Dr. Tara LaRowe to answer these questions – plus a few more. Dr. LaRowe earned her Ph.D. in Nutritional Sciences from the …
As other gyms around Madison start to reopen, we know you’re anxious to return to our facilities. We get it – we’re just as eager to welcome you back. Unfortunately, we aren’t able to announce a reopening date yet. As we await direction from campus about summer operations, our staff is working diligently to research, …
Being an Active Badger is about more than being physically active. It extends beyond the walls of our facilities and sidelines of a field. It’s more than lifting weights or running around a track. And it requires more than just thoughts and prayers. It’s about taking action to show up for ourselves, our community, …
(Photo by Jeff Miller/UW–Madison) Although it can feel difficult to name things that we’re grateful for during times of stress, loss, and anxiety, regularly saying thank you is one of the healthiest gifts you can give yourself. In fact, experts from the Center for Healthy Minds here at UW–Madison suggest that daily gratitude practice can …