Featuring large-group workouts for fans of all ages and abilities, backed by a live DJ throughout! The Aurora Pavilion will kick off your PULSE experience with a warm up led by F.E.A.R. MKE (Forget Everything and Run). After the warm-up, F.E.A.R. Run/walk participants can complete a 1-Mile loop through Lake Shore State Park and receive a free commemorative event T-shirt and Summerfest 2027 ticket, while supplies last. Following the run/walk, the Aurora Pavilion will host classes led by Ninja Yari, Emily Oberst, Laura Novotny, and Dominique Johnson, offering a variety of high energy workouts – from Zumba to wheelchair basketball!

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Whether you're looking to discover new recipes, pick up kitchen tips, or hear the stories behind the dishes, there's something delicious to enjoy throughout the day. Chefs will showcase a variety of dishes – from Mediterranean inspired protein bowls to tofu tacos – through live cooking demonstrations and interactive Q&A sessions, hosted by Taste of Home’s Mark Hagen. Featured Chefs Include:

• Executive Chef Michael Genre of Harbor House
• Taste of Home's Sarah Farmer
• Chef Britta Kramer of Private Palate
• Chef Amberlea Childs of Plant Joy

About Good Foods: Good Foods makes bold, flavorful dips with real ingredients and no artificial preservatives. Perfect for sharing, snacking, or turning everyday moments into something worth celebrating. Stop by our PULSE sampling space for a taste!
About Taste of Home: Taste of Home is the only food brand rooted in community — and, based right here in Milwaukee. Taste of Home helps home cooks find real recipes and real inspiration that fit their life, work in their kitchen, and bring people together.

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Find your flow with energizing and restorative classes led by favorite local studios. This spacious open-air lawn along the lakefront is the perfect backdrop to stretch, breathe, and recharge, while enjoying beautiful waterfront views. Featuring classes from YogaSix, Healium Hot Yoga, Tribal Yoga School, and Collective Flow.

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A place to wind down your mind and body. Be present, feel restored, and stay grounded through guided sessions from local MKE instructors specializing in sound baths, meditation, feel-good stretching, and intention setting. Featuring classes led by Milwaukee Recreation, Parisa Yoga Shala, Saint Wrong Training, and more.

About FGPM: The mission of First Generation Professionals of Milwaukee is to support first generation students and emerging professionals by providing meaningful professional advice and facilitating a supportive community. Through their work, FGPM eases the burden of unfamiliarity to corporate life and seeks to uplift the next generation of Milwaukee’s emerging professionals. FGPM’s sponsorship of the First Gen Zen Den highlights the importance of mental health within our community and supports active stress management activities for all participants.

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Turn up the fun and the music, where fitness meets rhythm. Featuring Latin dance, ballet, line dancing, and even Capoeira – an Afro-Brazilian martial art that combines elements of dance, acrobatics – this stage is the place to get moving, have fun, and dance your way through your fitness journey. No dance experience required. Classes are led by Tempo Dance Co., Capoeira Nagô Milwaukee, Fitness 4U, and Milwaukee Ballet.

 Find our full schedule of classes and times on the PULSE SCHEDULE page!

PULSE will kick off with a warm-up / stretch led by F.E.A.R. MKE (Forget Everything and Run) at the Aurora Pavilion. During the warm-up, Aurora Health Care will give away a $50 Spa Finder Gift Card. After the warm-up, F.E.A.R. Run/walk participants can complete a 1-Mile loop through Lake Shore State Park and receive a free commemorative event T-shirt and Summerfest 2027 ticket, while supplies last.

About F.E.A.R. MKE: FEAR MKE or F.E.A.R. (Forget Everything And Run) is celebrating 12-years of bringing together individuals who have a passion for health, fitness, socializing and running! Established in May 2015, FEAR is a run crew that focuses on diversity, prioritizes runner safety, and bridges the fitness gap in Milwaukee by introducing running as a method of being active, while building relationships. Our crew is not just geared toward the “traditional” runner, but all levels of running – experienced, new and those still on the couch. Our crew members and future crew members will be exposed to unique opportunities and are represented throughout Milwaukee and beyond.

Take a break, feel the breeze, and hop in a kayak! A fun, feel good way to move your body and soak up some nature. Whether you’re a first-timer of a seasoned paddler, Forward Outdoor can’t wait to help you explore Milwaukee's waterfront when you kayak for free at PULSE. Located on the lake walk / dock area near the T-Mobile stage area.

Visit the pickleball courts, located near the Miller Lite Oasis stage area throughout PULSE for instructor-led and free-play opportunities supported by ProLite.

About ProLite: High-performance pickleball paddles since 1984. Handcrafted pride meets premium performance.

Try the sauna or cold plunge, hosted by The Hive: Wellness & Social. This free experience, located on the lake walk path, and invites participants to recover, recharge and reset.

Whether you're looking to deepen connection, spark play, or fully recharge through powerful wellness practices, The Hive and its facilitator’s create environments that elicit unforgettable moments and catalytic change. This isn’t just sauna and cold plunge. This is a fully facilitated nervous system reset and human connection experience designed to leave you feeling energized, aligned, and alive. Are you ready to feel the BUZZ? Come join The Hive at Pulse 2026!

About The Hive: Your Wellness Destination, The Hive is a hub of health, healing, wellness, community, and regeneration—a space for spontaneous connection and new ideas. We celebrate human potential, support one another’s journeys, and offer tools to help individuals expand and heal. This space guides people out of separateness and toward unity, allowing them to acknowledge and move beyond trauma, open to growth, and tap into their creative power to drive positive change.

PULSE attendees have a variety of opportunities to receive free items (while supplies last), including items to help advance their wellness journey!

• Social Media Giveaways: PULSE will host social media giveaways for class-packs from gym partners, gift cards, and more, leading up to the event! Follow PULSE on social media for more info: Instagram (@pulsehealthfest) and Facebook – (PULSE - A Health & Wellness Fest For All) - for opportunities to win exclusive prizes including class packs from gym partners, gift cards, and more.
• Custom Hat Giveaway with supply donation to United Way! PULSE attendees can help expand the impact of Aurora’s United Way giving initiative by donating eligible items – brand new deodorant, period products, and baby wipes in their unopened original packaging to the United Way vehicle, located near the Mid-Gate PULSE photo op. The first 300 attendees who bring eligible donation items will receive a voucher to customize a complimentary hat, personalized with patches (while supplies last) at the Aurora Pavilion. Plus, the first 1,000 donors will receive a free Summerfest 2027 General Admission ticket. Donated supplies will benefit United Way / Project Homeless Connect: Milwaukee.

About United Way: The United Way of Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha County envisions a united community where people come together to invest in significant and measurable solutions that foster wellness and opportunity for all. At PULSE, United Way will have opportunities for participants to learn how volunteering positively impacts mental health and information on how United Way invests in the building blocks of a strong, thriving community: stable homes, access to quality careers, digital opportunity, and mental wellness for high school students.

• Early Bird Giveaway! The first 400 attendees to register for PULSE can stop by the Aurora Pavilion to claim either a tote bag or a water bottle with a built-in cooling mister courtesy of Aurora Health Care (one item per person, while supplies last).
• More Ways to Win!
  • During the event, complimentary items, courtesy of Aurora Health Care include: yoga mats, exercise bands, sleep masks, cooling towels, and more!
  • Stop by the kickoff to PULSE at the Aurora Pavilion at 9:25am for a chance to win free items including a $50 Spa Finder Gift Card.
  • Participate in the F.E.A.R. MKE Walk/Run for a free event t-shirt (while supplies last).

Attendees can fuel up on a variety of nutritious food and beverage options.

• Free samples: enjoy bite size snacks and sips from brands like Muscle Milk, Bubbl’r, Good Foods, Taste of Home, VitaJug Smoothies, Food Right, Original Protein Co., OAKBERRY Acaii, Dunkin’, Gatorade Lower Sugar, and more.
• PULSE has expanded its food and beverage offerings available for purchase to include:
  • Bowls
  • Salads
  • Wraps
  • Cousins Subs
  • Baya Bar – açaí bowls with customizable toppings
  • Pete’s Pops – a variety of handcrafted popsicle flavors
  • Sil’s Mini Donuts – coffee, frappes, and for a post-workout treat, Sil’s original mini donuts
  • The Chai Company – specialty coffees, matcha beverages and refresher drinks

Need a moment to bring down your heart rate or digest your tasty (but healthy!) treats? Shop various brands from permanent jewelry to candles, and more. Shopping partners: Bolt Babes, Cayla The Painter, Lionfish Jewelry Co., Mae’Rose Naturally Rooted, On Move USA, Scents n’ Such

Stop by our space located near the T-Mobile stage area for group stationary cycling classes. 30-minute classes throughout PULSE to go all out, connecting with your body and recharging your power. Each instructor offers their own style and brings their own energy to challenge and inspire.

 Find our full schedule of classes and times on the PULSE SCHEDULE page!

If you could bottle the feeling you get after a great workout, what would you call it? We like to refer to it as “Afterglow”. Hosting a range of classes – from Mat Pilates, to Barre, to Core + More, and Sweat 30 – Afterglow MKE will offer PULSE attendees a variety of ways to get in tune with that warm and energizing aura that lingers with you for hours after you’ve left your mat.

About Afterglow MKE: We are a small, locally owned fitness studio specializing in Barre and Pilates. At AFTERGLOW, our aim is to create an environment where you can feel challenged, respected and energized. Every day, we’re coming together to build a company we believe in, and a movement that supports health and wellness for our community. ALL ARE WELCOME!

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Orangetheory Fitness will offer two 45-minute Orange 45 workouts in the morning with a focus on full-body strength training and heart-pumping cardio, followed by an afternoon Dri-Tri at PULSE. DriTri is a signature fitness challenge designed to test endurance, strength, and overall fitness. Designed for all fitness levels, DriTri isn't just a challenge — it's a celebration of effort, camaraderie, and energy that makes you unstoppable.
Located near the T-Mobile stage area.

 Find our full schedule of classes and times on the PULSE SCHEDULE page!

Orangetheory Fitness will offer two 45-minute Orange 45 workouts in the morning with a focus on full-body strength training and heart-pumping cardio, followed by an afternoon Dri-Tri at PULSE. DriTri is a signature fitness challenge designed to test endurance, strength, and overall fitness. Designed for all fitness levels, DriTri isn't just a challenge - it's a celebration of effort, camaraderie, and energy that makes you unstoppable.

Want to participate in the Dri-Tri? Teams of 3 can sign up in advance at Orangetheory

A full day of classes to help PULSE fans recharge inclduing Body Sculpting, Sound Baths, and Zumba at the Milwaukee Recreation space located on the lakefront.

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Featuring “Women Workout Complete” classes throughout the day, which highlight a variety of fun-CoreoCardio, BurnBoxing, and PowerPoliates workouts! Located on the main walkway of PULSE near the Northwestern Mutual Community Park.

 Find our full schedule of classes and times on the PULSE SCHEDULE page!

Explore a mix of classes featuring bodyweight circuit workouts, line dancing, and more. Located near the Mid-Gate entrance to the park.

 Find our full schedule of classes and times on the PULSE SCHEDULE page!

FLIGHT will host a full schedule of classes throughout PULSE. FLIGHT – Stairmaster & Strength Group Fitness is a group fitness experience for all fitness levels that combines 50% StairMaster cardio and 50% strength training. Our low-impact, high-intensity workouts help members build strength, improve endurance, and move at their own pace --all within a motivating and supportive community. Located near the Mid-Gate entrance to the park.

 Find our full schedule of classes and times on the PULSE SCHEDULE page!

Miss Pole will offer a schedule of beginner-friendly workshops, introducing participants to the fundamentals of both pole fitness and chair dance through simple spins, transitions, and easy-to-follow choreography. No experience is necessary – just come ready to move, laugh, and try something new in a supportive environment.

About Miss Pole: Miss Pole, established in 2005, is Wisconsin's first Pole Fitness Studio, offering three locations (Brookfield, Kenosha, and Madison), highly trained Instructors, and countless fitness options including pole fitness, Burlesque, Liquid Motion®, Chair Dance, Parties, Private Sessions, and more. With each visit to Miss Pole, you will experience a balanced blend of athleticism and sensuality as you discover a playful, fun, and uniquely rewarding workout. Over 160,000 individuals of all shapes, sizes and fitness levels have found a home at Miss Pole!

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Step into the ultimate high-energy training experience at Revival—where boxing, kickboxing, and heart-pounding HIIT collide in one electrifying session designed to challenge every level of athlete. Punch, strike, sweat, and push your limits through an adrenaline-charged workout that combines skill-based combat training, explosive conditioning, and calorie-torching intervals for the perfect fusion of power, endurance, and transformation. This isn’t just a workout—it’s an experience that will leave you feeling stronger, sharper, and completely revived

REVIVAL will teach their signature class, Camp Box, with sessions hosted throughout the day, located on the main walkway of PULSE near the Northwestern Mutual Community Park.

About REVIVAL Fitness: REVIVAL is a Premier Boxing Fitness + Wellness Club located in Brookfield, WI. With customer service at the forefront, REVIVAL is committed to delivering a unique transformative health and wellness experience for all of our members all at one luxury facility.

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Hosting classes all day near the T-Mobile stage, visit the Milwaukee Wellness Society space for HIIT Pilates and Mat Pilates workouts throughout PULSE. Come meet Milwaukee’s fastest-growing wellness community! Join us for a fun and effective Pilates workout, meet new people, and discover how Milwaukee Wellness Society brings the city together through weekly events, new experiences, and exclusive member perks. Stop by, say hi, and find your community!

About CrossFit Good Land: At CrossFit Good Land, we know consistency overcomes motivation. When you make showing up a priority, you’ll notice you are surrounded by people who share similar goals, who support one another, and who show up and put in the work. What makes the biggest impact is the collection of days, the habits we carry out, and the energy of the people who support us. Together we build confidence, community and self.

 Find our full schedule of classes and times on the PULSE SCHEDULE page!

Hosting classes all day near the T-Mobile stage, visit the Milwaukee Wellness Society space for HIIT Pilates and Mat Pilates workouts throughout PULSE. Come meet Milwaukee’s fastest-growing wellness community! Join us for a fun and effective Pilates workout, meet new people, and discover how Milwaukee Wellness Society brings the city together through weekly events, new experiences, and exclusive member perks. Stop by, say hi, and find your community!

About Milwaukee Wellness Society: Milwaukee Wellness Society is a national wellness community with 150+ college and city chapters across the U.S., dedicated to fostering a culture that prioritizes health, wellness, and balance. Through a thriving network, online platform, and exclusive merchandise, Milwaukee Wellness Society empowers individuals to connect, find resources, and embrace a balanced lifestyle.

 Find our full schedule of classes and times on the PULSE SCHEDULE page!