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MilWALKee Walking Club walks along Lakeshore State Park

Free Spring Wellness


Registration opens on March 2 at 10 a.m. for city of Milwaukee residents and March 9 at 10 a.m. for non-residents.

MilWALKee Walking Club

Join our walking club and explore Milwaukee with us! Each week you will start at a local park or coffee shop, walk the roughly 3 miles, and end back at the same spot. The MilWALKee Walking Club meets on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from April 4 - June 8. Participants must register for individual sessions. Programs are available for ages 18 and up.

Sign up for each walk on our online registration portal here!


Yoga

Release some stress in your life with the calming ritual of yoga. Yoga is a lifestyle incorporating natural exercise, diet, proper breathing, relaxation, and meditation. Wear comfortable clothing. Individuals with medical conditions should be cleared by a physician prior to participation. Programs are available for ages 18 and up.

Sign up for this free class on our online registration portal here!

  • Fridays, April 14 - May 26: Beulah Brinton (10:45-11:30 a.m.)
  • Tuesdays, April 4 - May 23: Tiefenthaler Park (10-11 a.m.)
  • Tuesdays, April 11 - May 23: Hawthorn Glen (5:15-6 p.m.)

Fitness in the Park Bootcamp

Join us for an outdoor bootcamp class to challenge your entire body! Each class will include some strength, cardio and stretching exercises to give you a total body workout. Class is geared towards all fitness levels - beginners welcome!

Sign up for this free class on our online registration portal here!

  • Mondays, April 17 - May 22: Custer Playfield (4-4:45 p.m.)
  • Wednesdays, April 19 - May 24: Wick Playfield (4-4:45 p.m.)

Fitness in the Park Zumba

Join us for a Zumba class in the park! Zumba is a fun and easy way to workout with routines that feature easy-to-follow dance steps synched to Latin music helping you tone and sculpt your body. Class is geared towards all fitness levels and suitable for beginners.

Sign up for this free class on our online registration portal here!

  • Tuesdays, April 4 - May 23: Burnham Playfield (7-7:55 p.m.)

Functional Strength Fitness

Functional fitness is a type of strength training that prepares your body for daily activities. These exercises equip you for important types of physical fitness, the kind that prepares you for real life like bending, twisting, lifting, pushing, pulling and squatting.

Sign up on our online registration portal here.

  • Fridays, April 14 - May 26: Beulah Brinton (8:30-9:30 a.m.)

Community Bike Rides

Sign up for any of our different bike ride options throughout the spring below.


Shifting & Bike Handling Workshop

Whether you ride a mountain or a road bike, knowing a few basic skills can help you feel more comfortable and confident allowing for a smoother, more fun ride! This interactive workshop will focus on some core essentials like getting going, braking, navigating hills, looking, and signaling. Participants must provide a bike and helmet.

Sign up on our online registration portal here.

  • Saturday, May 20: Doyne Park (1-3 p.m.)

Nordic Walking for Beginners

Nordic Walking uses specially designed poles to enhance your natural walking experience. With a technique that is a cross between cross-country skiing and power walking, Nordic Walking is an efficient total body cardiovascular exercise that can be enjoyed by all ages & fitness levels. Class is geared towards beginners and poles will be provided.

Sign up for these free walks on our online registration portal here.

  • Saturdays, April 1 - May 20: Urban Ecology Riverside Park (8:30-9:30 a.m.)
  • Saturdays, April 1 - May 20: Urban Ecology Riverside Park (10-11 a.m.)

Free Winter Wellness

 

MilWALKee Walking Club

Join our walking club and explore Milwaukee with us! Each week you will start at a local park or coffee shop, walk the roughly 3 miles, and end back at the same spot. The MilWALKee Walking Club meets on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from Jan. 14 - March 23. Participants must register for individual sessions. Programs are available for ages 18 and up.

Sign up for each walk on our online registration portal here!


Indoor Yoga

Release some stress in your life with the calming ritual of yoga. Yoga is a lifestyle incorporating natural exercise, diet, proper breathing, relaxation, and meditation. Wear comfortable clothing. Individuals with medical conditions should be cleared by a physician prior to participation. Bring your own exercise mat or purchase at site for $10. Programs are available for ages 18 and up.

Sign up for this free class on our online registration portal here!

  • Fridays, Jan. 20 - March 10: Beulah Brinton (10:45-11:30 a.m.)
  • Tuesdays, Jan. 17 - March 7: Tiefenthaler Park (10-11 a.m.)
  • Tuesdays, Feb. 7 - March 28: Hawthorn Glen (5:15-6 p.m.)

Glow with the Flow Yoga

This invigorating and upbeat flow yoga class will combine breath work and movement of the body. Black lights, glow sticks and a lively playlist will help set the mood! Join the party and Glow with the Flow!

Sign up on our online registration portal here.

  • Wednesday, Jan. 11: Beulah Brinton (6-7 p.m.)

Be Active Wisconsin Community Challenge

The Be Active Wisconsin Community Challenge invites all community members to participate in a virtual challenge to promote active lifestyles, connect people to the outdoors, and engage Wisconsin communities in a friendly competition!

During the month of March, keep track of all physical activity. All active minutes count (not just running/walking), so let’s get moving Milwaukee! All participants will receive a T-shirt and the winning community will receive a trophy. The person with the most active minutes in Milwaukee will also receive a prize! Participants will have access to a Google Form where you will enter your minutes for each week. The link to the form along with more program details will be emailed to all registered participants on March 1. Let's get moving Milwaukee!

Sign up on our online registration portal here.


Nordic Walking for Beginners

Nordic Walking uses specially designed poles to enhance your natural walking experience. With a technique that is a cross between cross-country skiing and power walking, Nordic Walking is an efficient total body cardiovascular exercise that can be enjoyed by all ages & fitness levels. Class is geared towards beginners and poles will be provided.

Sign up for these free walks on our online registration portal here.

  • Saturdays, Jan. 14 - March 4: Urban Ecology Riverside Park (10-11 a.m.)
  • Sundays, Jan. 15 - March 5: Urban Ecology Riverside Park (10-11 a.m.)

Contact

Erica Wasserman

Wellness Supervisor
Phone: 414-475-8775
Email: Erica [at] mkerec.net

(When emailing our staff, please replace the "[at]" with a traditional "@" symbol. Ex: Staff@mkerec.net)

Wellness Community Facebook Group

Milwaukee Recreation has unveiled its Wellness Community Facebook Group!

The Facebook Group is free for all, and will feature seasonal challenges and regular prizes!

All are welcome to participate, stay active, and join the conversation with fellow community members!

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