Best Places to Relax on Campus (While Socially Distanced)
As the Winter session of 2020 slowly tapers off into an uncertain new year, it’s as important as ever to be taking care of yourselves physically, mentally and emotionally. It’s also important to be keeping yourselves safe and healthy, wherever …
Get LIIT! Cardio Exercises for Considerate High-rise Dwellers
Are you eager to get a good sweat in from the comfort of your own home, but also want to be considerate of any earth-shattering exercise impact your downstairs neighbours may hear or feel? Here’s the solution: low-intensity interval training, …
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 …
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 slowly re-opening up, 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 …
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 …
Tips & Tricks for Staying Motivated on your Exercise Plan
By Zachary Besler
It’s no secret that the past few months have made us re-organize our lives. One of those re-organizations may have been resuming old exercise plans at home! With things slowly re-opening, you may be tempted to give …
Free or low-cost workout programs to follow along to at home
With gyms and fitness studios slowly reopening, you can still enjoy workouts in the comfort of your own home. We have compiled a small list of places to find free at-home workouts to keep you fit and healthy until your …
Get Organized! 10 Tips for Studying and Working from Home
With changes to our daily routine, it can be a challenge to get in the rhythm of working or studying from home. Here are 10 tips you could incorporate in your new routine to be the most organized and productive …