WiscFit: Sharing a healthy lifestyle
January 17, 2018 | Badgers Give Back, Varsity Magazine
Badgers provide programs and simple tips to improve overall wellness
MADISON, Wis. — Despite knowing the importance of exercising and eating right, it's sometimes difficult to stick with healthy routines or make changes to improve our health.
That's why Badgers Give Back created WiscFit. Short for "Wisconsin Fitness," the program provides simple opportunities to improve one's overall wellness.
"We have staff to train our student-athletes to improve their strength and conditioning, teach them about the importance of nutrition and how it impacts performance, and support their overall mental health and wellness," said Director of Community Relations Jackie Davenport.
"We have a wealth of knowledge and resources. And now WiscFit is our opportunity to share some of that with the community."
The WiscFit Challenge was released to help kick-off those new year resolutions for kids and adults, encouraging everyone to train like a Badger for 31 days. Through the WiscFit Challenge, families can make smart and easy decisions about water intake, servings of fruits and vegetables, and exercise.
It's not too late to incorporate the program into your everyday routine. Start your WiscFit Challenge today using the links below and aim to incorporate the monthly tips into your routine all year long!
Download adult packet | Download kids packet
In addition to the WiscFit Challenge, monthly Badger Brain Breaks are released as a tool for parents and teachers to use to refocus the energy of children.
Since children can lose focus easily, Badger Brain Breaks let them dance it out, separating periods of inactivity while stimulating their brains. These videos are quick and effective at helping kids (and adults) get their jitters out.
Badger Brain Break - January 2018 - "Dance All Night"
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To get your groove on, email uwcommunityrelations@athletics.wisc.edu to be added to the mailing list or visit www.uwbadgers.com/badgersgiveback to find our latest videos.
And keep an eye out for our Badger Bites recipes in the near future. We plan to share easy-to-follow recipes on UWBadgers.com to make nutritious (and delicious) Badger meals.
These programs and tips allow you to make the little, but healthy, changes you've been looking for.
Before long, you could be training like a Badger all year long and enjoying a healthier lifestyle and fresh perspective on each new day!
