How To Stay Fit In The Winter
An Overview of Indoor and Outdoor Ideas
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Wisconsin State Parks
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Milwaukee
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Parks
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Recreation
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Fitness Programs
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Sports Leagues
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Sports Clubs
Marquette University
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Employee Wellness
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Social Running Club
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Recreational Sports (Rec Center/Rec Plex)
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Dr. Alex Ng on Cross Country Skiing
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YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee
www.travelwisconsin.com
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The Great Outdoors/Winter Sports
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www.travelwisconsin.com/Winter_Sports.aspx
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Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing, Ice Skating
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Maps and Guides
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www.travelwisconsin.com/maps_guides.aspx?refresh=true
Events Calendar
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http://www.travelwisconsin.com/events_calendar.aspx?refresh=true
Old Man Winter
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http://oldmanwinter.travelwisconsin.com/
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Overview, Directories, Events
WI Snow Conditions Report
Email Subscription
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www.travelwisconsin.com/my_subscriptions.aspx
Wisconsin State Parks
www.dnr.state.wi.us/
Events at Wisconsin State Parks, Forests, and Trails
http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/caer/ce/news/events201001.html
Candlelight Ski and Hike Events
http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/caer/ce/news/candlelight.htm
Friends of Wisconsin State Parks
http://www.fwsp.org/calendar/
Lapham Peak
www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/land/parks/specific/lapham/
www.laphampeak.com/
Location
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25 miles west of Milwaukee and 1 mile south of Interstate 94 near Delafield, on County Highway C.
Winter Activities
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21.2 miles of hiking trails, including a portion of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail with a reservable backpack
campsite
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17.2 miles of cross-country ski trails (including 2.5 miles of lighted trails for night skiing). Snowmaking supplements
the natural snow. Trails are groomed for both traditional and skate-style skiing. Along these trails are two warming
shelter buildings. Ski rentals are available on weekends and some evenings. To find out about trail conditions,
call (262) 646-4421.
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Snowshoeing - 5 miles of trails shared with Dog Sled Training
Friends of Lapham Peak: www.laphampeakfriends.org/
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Trail Conditions: www.laphampeakfriends.org/ViewSkireportsExpanded.php
Free Ski Rental on Tuesdays for Lapham Peak Ski Lessons
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Offered by the Bicycle Doctor Nordic Ski Shop (www.bikedr.com) located at 105 North Main Street, Dousman
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Free ski rental on Tuesdays for persons taking the Tuesday night lessons at Lapham Peak State Park. Stop by
after 4 pm and we can help you out.
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Information on free ski lessons: www.jsonline.com/blogs/lifestyle/79260007.html
Milwaukee Parks
www.countyparks.com
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Ice skating at Red Arrow Park's "Slice of Ice".
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Skating is free if you have your own skates, but they do rent them out (come early for toddler sizes)
for $6.
Cross-Country Skiing
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Brown Deer, 7835 N. Green Bay Rd.
Groomed trails
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Whitnall, 6751 S. 92 St., (414) 425-1810
Lightly groomed trails
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2009-10 Winter Season (weather permitting)
Sat: 11 a.m.–8 p.m.
Sun: noon–6 p.m.
2009-10 Ski Rentals available during times listed above
$25 per pair for the day
Sledding/Tobagganing
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Tobogganing track at Whitnall Park.
Several sledding hills also have lights for fun nighttime sledding!
There are sledding hills at LaFollette, McCarty, McGovern, Sheridan, Columbus and Mitchell Parks
among others. Find the one closest to you at: www.county.milwaukee.gov/Tobogganing12266.htm
Walking: Parks and Malls
Walking Distances of Malls and County Park Lagoons:
http://www.ci.mil.wi.us/ParksandMalls4275.htm
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Bayshore Mall (5900 N. Port Washington Rd, Glendale)
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Brookfield Square (95 N. Moorland Rd, Brookfield)
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Distance: .4 miles (around interior perimeter of each level)
Other Considerations: Jogging is not permitted. Additional distance may be added by utilizing the Downtown Skywalk System.
Mayfair Mall (2500 N. Mayfair Rd, Wauwatosa)
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Distance: .8 miles (around interior perimeter)
Other Considerations: Jogging is not permitted. Regular walkers must register with mall security.
Grand Avenue Mall (275 W. Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee)
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Distance: .7 miles (around interior perimeter)
Other Considerations: Jogging is not permitted
Distance: .5 miles (around interior perimeter); .75 miles ( perimeter plus all 6 corridors)
Other Considerations: Jogging is not permitted. Regular walkers must register at the Service Center.
Southridge Mall (5300 S. 76th St, Greendale)
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Distance: .5 miles on both the upper level and the lower level
Other Considerations: Jogging is not permitted
Milwaukee Recreation
www.milwaukeerecreation.net
Provides affordable and enriching recreation programs for the entire
Milwaukee community (youth, teens, adults, and seniors)
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Aquatics, Dance Classes, Fitness Classes, Leagues, Martial Arts, T’ai Chi Ch’uan,
Golf Lessons – Indoors, Ping Pong Adult, Tennis Lessons Adult, Badminton, Paralympic
Sports, Physical or Visual Impairments, Active Older Adults, Kids, Teens,
Indoor/Outdoor Family Programs
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www.metromilwaukee.org/liveandplay/
Sports and Recreation
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Bike Federation of Wisconsin
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Billiard Congress of Wisconsin
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Downhillers Ski Club of Milwaukee
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Ice Skating (Year Round) -- The Pettit National Ice Center
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The Pettit Center (500 S. 84th St., next to the State Fair Park) doesn't require a membership. It's just three
bucks to run on the city's largest indoor running track (about 3-1/4 laps to a mile).
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Milwaukee Curling Club
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Milwaukee Hurling Club
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Milwaukee Ski Club
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Nordic Ski Club of Milwaukee
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Ozaukee Interurban Trail
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Rock Climbing
Milwaukee Social Club
www.milwaukeesocialclub.com/
MSC offers many different coed sports leagues including Touch Football, Volleyball, Soccer,
Basketball, Ultimate Frisbee, Softball, and Floor Hockey. MSC also plans lots of other fun events
such as Brewers tailgates.
Sports League Main Page: www.milwaukeesocialclub.com/sports.asp
Milwaukee Adventure Boot Camp
www.milwaukeebootcamp.com
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Milwaukee Adventure Boot Camp (MABC) is is a four week outdoor/indoor fitness program
that offers fitness instruction, nutritional counseling and motivational training - packed with fun
and energizing activities designed to help you reach your fitness goals
Jazzercise
www.jazzercise.com/
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Jazzercise is a 60-minute group fitness class combining cardio, strength, and stretch moves for a total body workout. We’ve
taken moves from hip-hop, yoga, Pilates, jazz dance, kickboxing, and resistance training and bundled them into one hour. All
ages, levels, and sizes welcome.
Locations:
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BROOKFIELD: ST JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH, CHRIST THE LORD LUTHERAN CHURCH
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FRANKLIN: ROBINWOOD SCHOOL
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GERMANTOWN JAZZERCISE - INSIDE THE BOUNCE INN
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GLENDALE:: GOOD HOPE SCHOOL
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HALES CORNERS: HALES CORNERS LUTHERAN CHURCH
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HARTLAND: LAKE COUNTRY DANCE SPORT
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MENOMONEE FALLS: GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC CHURCH, AQUINAS ACADEMY
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MERTON : ST. JOHN'S UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
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MUSKEGO: MUSKEGO JAZZERCISE CENTER
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NEW BERLIN: FIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer) $35
OAK CREEK: OAK CREEK JAZZERCISE CENTER
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PEWAUKEE : QUEEN OF APOSTLES SCHOOL - ALBERTE BUILDING, HORIZON SCHOOL
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RACINE: RACINE JAZZERCISE CENTER, TRINITY UNITED METHODIST
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SOUTH MILWAUKEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
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SUSSEX/PEWAUKEE: SHEPHERD OF THE HILLS LUTHERAN CHURCH
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WAUKESHA: 1ST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
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WAUWATOSA: CALVARY MEMORIAL CHURCH
Approx. Fees:
Month Pass $35
Joining Fee $25
Childcare $2/child
Postpartum Training Programs
www.fitnessadvantagetrainer.com/ourtrainingprograms.html
Locations
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Brookfield Destination Maternity Studio
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Sprout Maternity and Children's Boutique
320 E. Buffalo Street #102
Classes
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Mommy & Me Yoga (New moms and babies 3 - 8 months.)
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Pre & Post PiYo (combines Yoga Poses with Pilates mat exercises to build CORE strength and enhance agility/balance. )
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Pre & Post Yoga & Relaxation
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Prenatal Belly Dancing & Postnatal Belly Dance
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Baby Yoga (This class is designed for new parents and their babies, birth to three months)
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Strong Mamas
Stroller Fitness Class
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Locations:
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(Doctor's Park/Bayshore Mall)
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(Hoyt Park/Babies R US)
In - Home
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Exercise Videos
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Collage Videos: on-line fitness video previews, descriptions by certified instructors, hundreds of exercise
video search options
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Selecting and Effectively Using Home Equipment
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Elliptical Trainer, Free Weights, Heart Rate Monitors, Home Treadmill, Home Weights, Medicine Balls,
Pedometers, Rowing Machine, Rubber Band Resistance Exercise, Running Shoes, Stability Balls, Stair
Stepper, Stationary Bicycle
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www.acsm.org/Content/NavigationMenu/News/Othermedia/Brochures/Health_and_Fitness_.htm
Wii Fit
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www.collagevideo.com/
http://wiifit.com/
ACE Exercise Library
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www.acefitness.org/exerciselibrary/default.aspx
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At-Home No Equipment Workout
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www.acefitness.org/workouts/13/
Offering Many Ways to “Be Fit” During the Winter Months
www.marquette.edu/recsports
Helfaer Rec Center Information
Regular Building Hours
Monday – Friday:
Saturday – Sunday:
7am – 10pm
10am – 10pm
Pool Hours:
Monday - Friday (Early Bird):
Monday/Wednesday/Friday:
Tuesday and Thursday:
Saturday and Sunday:
Featuring:
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6 Fully air-conditioned tennis courts
2 Cardio courts, 1 Racquetball court
A 25 yard swimming pool with one and three meter diving boards
5 Multipurpose Courts (Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, Badminton)
A Fitness Assessment Center
2 Men's locker room areas, 2 Women's locker room areas
2 Group fitness room
A Weight room
2 Outdoor Sand Volleyball Courts
7:00am - 8:30am
11:00am - 1:30pm, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
11:00am - 1:30pm, 3:00pm - 6:30pm
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Rec Plex Information
• Regular Building Hours
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Monday – Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
5:45am - 9:00pm
5:45am - 8:00pm
8:00am - 5:00pm
10:00am - 4:00pm
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Monday – Friday:
Saturday and Sunday:
6:00am - 8:30am, 11:00am - 1:30pm, 3:00pm - 7:00pm
12:00pm - 4:00pm
Featuring:
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A Suspended jogging track
A 25-yard lap swimming pool
2 Gymnasiums
A Group fitness/yoga room
A Free weight room
A Fitness Center
2 Men's locker room areas, 2 Women's locker room areas
4 Racquetball courts, 1 Squash court
A Golf Practice area
A Fitness Assessment Center
Membership Opportunities
Rec Center:
• Through Payroll Deduction, you pay $10/month for an individual membership
and $14.42/month for family.
Rec Plex:
• Payroll Deduction members pay $12.50/month for single memberships and
$18.83/month for family memberships.
• Payroll Deduction Forms can be found online or at either building.
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• Traditional pay-up-front memberships can be purchased at any time at either
building. Fees can be found in the Recreational Sports Handbook.
• Faculty/Staff/Administrators may also pay a $2 daily fee to use the buildings.
• Stop by for a tour. Our staff will show you around and answer any questions that
you may have.
Fitness Opportunities
Free Fitness Assessment Testing, which includes:
Nutritional Analysis
Body Composition
Strength Testing
Flexibility
Aerobic Capacity
Blood Pressure
Personal Training
Personal training can help you reach your health and fitness goals. Your trainer will develop a personalized
program that is perfect for you and will support you with expert knowledge, coaching and motivation to
help you look, feel and live better.
Massage Therapy
In our fast paced, stress-filled society, massage is the perfect antidote to relax your body, calm your mind
and soothe your soul. Massage Therapy is offered at the Rec Plex for highly competitive pricing.
Fitness Opportunities
Group Fitness Classes:
A variety of instructional programs are offered at both recreation facilities during the
semester.
Classes Offered Include:
Zumba
Pilates
Powerkick
Spinning
Total Body Workout
Cardio Attack
Cardio Party
Get Ripped
Pump Aerobics
Hip Hop Dance
Boot Camp
Come on and Dance
Hot Hula
Body Sculpt
Tone it Up
Morning Wake Up Call
Jam
Hot Lunch
Yoga
Just Dance
Dance Aerobics
Thank You!