Move U Crew 5-Day Challenge
From July 12 to July 16, your Move U Crew is challenging you to get active and get moving in a variety of ways! Each day will have a different challenge for you to complete for a chance to win …
Quiz: What Running Shoe Should I Get?
by Ben Lipovski
If you are new to running, or even a veteran for that matter, picking a new running shoe can feel almost impossible! There are so many brands, models, and terms which may feel foreign to many! Ben, …
5 Beaches to Explore in Vancouver
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The winter semester has come and gone and seasons are changing from Spring to Summer (officially) on June 20!
Goodbye Vancouver rain and hello summer sun! This summer, take some time for yourself, pack a picnic, and …
ParticipACTION Community Better Challenge
ParticipACTION is Canada’s physical activity promotion brand encouraging Canadians to move more throughout their day. This month they are hosting the ParticipACTION Community Better Challenge, a Canada-wide, month-long physical activity initiative that encourages Canadians to get active in search …
Go by Bike Week | May 31 – June 6!
Want to get out on your bike more? Like a little friendly competition? Go by Bike Week returns May 31st – June 6th!
HUB Cycling is promoting the many benefits of cycling by encouraging everyone to switch up their mode …
The 4 Best Walks at UBC — Sunday Strolls with the Move U Crew
Welcome to Sunday Strolls with the Move U Crew! My name is Ben, am I will show you the best places to walk around campus! If you missed it, I had an opportunity to make some Instagram Reels this year! …
Storm The Wall Training Plan
Embrace the Spirit • Embrace Tradition • Embrace the Storm
Once a year in March, UBC Recreation puts on the biggest intramural event in North America! Storm the Wall combines the three essential elements of triathlon with an extra twist: …
5 ways to challenge your friends to stay fit virtually
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Doing workouts, going on a run, or practicing team sports with friends are often the best ways to keep yourself committed to your fitness goals. Due to the current challenges imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, it has …
5 Ways You Can Move Near (or Around) Your Own Home
Photo Credit: https://www.womenshealthmag.com/
It is the final week of Move UBC, and we challenge you to move a little bit more than usual this week!
Moving is a quick and easy way to boost your mood and it can …
10 Physical Activities In Disguise
Physical activity is defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as “any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that require energy expenditure”. So who said that physical activity had to be endless laps of running or pull-ups? Who proclaimed that …