Markus Y.
Markus is a UBC Kinesiology student and a certified personal trainer through the American Council on Exercise (ACE). He brings over six years of personal weightlifting experience, along with an extensive background in ice hockey and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Markus has worked with a wide range of clients, from older adults managing chronic conditions to teenage […]
Storm the Wall | Pedestrian Impacts Mar 22 – 25
Dear UBC Community, As we prepare for the upcoming Storm the Wall event from March 22 – 25, it’s essential to be aware of potential pedestrian traffic impacts on campus. To facilitate your navigation during this period, we are providing key information along with an attached campus map highlighting pedestrian crossing points and impacted areas. […]
Simon
Simon is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and a fifth-year Kinesiology student at the University of British Columbia with over three years of coaching experience. At UBC Recreation, he has worked with a wide range of clients including beginners, students, older adults, athletes, and individuals managing health conditions. Simon’s training approach focuses on building strength, […]
Marcus H.
Marcus brings experience working with multiple UBC Athletics programs, supporting participants across a wide range of ages—from adolescents to older adults. As an upper-year kinesiology student at University of British Columbia, he combines academic knowledge of human movement with a lifelong background in sports, martial arts, and strength training. Marcus takes a collaborative and adaptable […]
Marshal
Marshal is a UBC Kinesiology undergraduate and certified personal trainer with experience coaching clients at UBC Recreation. His background includes strength training, functional training, hypertrophy, and general fitness, and he enjoys helping clients build confidence while working toward their goals. Marshal focuses on helping clients develop strong technique and sustainable training habits. His programming emphasizes […]
Faculty & Staff Sports Day Returns May 1
Registration is now open for the 16th edition of Faculty & Staff Sports Day.
Kai
Kai is a third-year Kinesiology student at the University of British Columbia and a NASM Certified Personal Trainer. Growing up playing a variety of sports, Kai developed a strong foundation in athletic performance, discipline, and teamwork that continues to shape his approach to training today. As a varsity athlete at UBC, Kai brings firsthand experience […]
Brendan
Brendan is a Kinesiology graduate and personal trainer at UBC whose passion for fitness began through years of competitive sports and strength training. His experience in exercise instruction began at the PARC in the Blusson Spinal Cord Centre, where he worked with individuals with spinal cord injuries to develop safe and effective adapted exercise programs. […]
James
James is a Kinesiology graduate who views fitness as a powerful form of medicine. His journey began with the discipline of calisthenics before transitioning into a four-year focus on bodybuilding, muscle hypertrophy, and strength development. With experience ranging from neurological rehabilitation at the Physical Activity Research Centre (PARC) to pediatric physiotherapy at Kids Physio Group, […]