Launch of Canada’s 24-Hour Movement Guidelines
by Ben Lipovski
Have you heard? Canada’s new movement guidelines are here!
Canada’s first ever 24-hour movement guidelines for adults integrates recommendations for physical activity, sedentary behaviour, and sleep. Following the 24-hour movement guidelines can make your whole day …
Bike to Work Week – Tips to Stay Motivated and Safe!
by Ben Lipovski
It’s Bike to Work Week at UBC! Whether you are a student, faculty, or a staff member, it’s time to break out that bike. It’s no secret that biking in Vancouver can be difficult and dangerous. From …
Ways to Maintain Healthy Sleeping Habits
It’s easy to lose a sense of time now that the sun sets later and we spend the majority, if not all, of our days at home. However, it is beneficial to integrate healthy sleeping habits in order to wake …
Healthy Habits That Don’t Have To Do With Exercising!
There is an abundance of benefits from daily movement, however, there are other habits you can also focus on to improve your overall health.
Practice the 20/20/20 rule for your eyes
After taking our classes online and working from …
Ask Me Anything about UBC Recreation: Zoom Series
Missed out on Jump Start or Imagine Day to find out about UBC Recreation? If you’re interested in finding out ways to get moving and what resources and programs are available to you, look no further! From September 15 – …
Developing New Fitness Habits at Home
By: Isabelle Pasin
With all of us now spending our days at home, it can feel like a major change in routine. While our daily routines have definitely changed and we are now looking for new routines, having some kind …
Fitness Equipment in Disguise
Even though gyms are open, you can still get an effective workout in the comfort of your own home. You may not have realized that you already have plenty of items lying around that can be used as gym equipment.…
10 Deskercises to do while Studying/Working from Home!
by Renata Luchyshyna
Now more than ever is an important time to get moving! Don’t let being stuck at your desk all day prevent you from getting some exercise into your routine. Recommendations are to stand up and move …
Explore the Thrive 5 with this UBC Wellness Challenge!
Research consistently points to five ways that can help promote a healthy mind. We call these the Thrive 5, and they are simple, easy-to-implement ways to help support your mental health. From August 10th – 21st, join UBC …