UBC Recreation is bringing physical activity in the comfort of your own home. We want to make it easier for you to maintain your wellbeing through movement and exercise. To do that, we are offering online guided movement breaks and fitness classes through Instagram Live and Zoom. So let’s get you up to speed with these tools so you can join us!
Instagram Live
The UBC Recreation Instagram Live function allows you to connect with workout and movement break leaders and follow along to guided exercises live and in real time. Make sure to check out the UBC Get Active at Home page for the live movement break schedule. We encourage you to watch them live, however, these movement breaks will remain available on the UBC Recreation Instagram page for 24 hours.
Setup
If you don’t already have an Instagram account, you can download the app through the iOS App Store or through the Google Play Store. After installing, open the app and follow the instructions on how to set up your account.
Joining a Live Session
Once you have an account, simply follow UBC Recreation @ubcrec. If you have push notifications enabled, you will be notified when a live session has started. You’ll know that a live session is taking place when you see this icon at the top of your screen:
Click on the icon with the Play logo at the top of your screen to join the Intagram Live session.
Simply click on the icon with the Play logo and it will take you to the live session.
Zoom
Zoom is a video conference app that allows virtual meetings. We use Zoom to offer virtual fitness classes. Check out our virtual fitness class schedule on our UBC Recreation Get Active at Home page.
Setup
If you’re using a laptop, you can download the Zoom Client for Meetings. You can also download the app for an iPhone or Android. You do not need to set up an account, you simply need to join the Zoom meeting.
Joining a Virtual Fitness Class
To join a Virtual Fitness Class, go to this link. If you don’t already have the app installed on your laptop or on your phone, it will prompt you to do so. You have the option on whether you want to have your camera and microphone on. You can mute/unmute your microphone and turn on/off your camera using the following icons:
If you want to share your audio or your video on the mobile Zoom app, click these icons on the bottom of your screen. The icon on the left is for audio, and the icon on the right is for video.
If you want to share your audio or video on the Zoom PC app, click on these icons on the bottom of the window. The icon on the left is for audio, and the icon on the right is for video.
We hope to have you on our future Instagram Live Movement Breaks and Virtual Fitness Classes. For more information and resources on how to get active at home, visit the UBC Recreation website.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email physical.activity@ubc.ca.