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Move More – How I Broke up with Inactivity

Move More – How I Broke up with Inactivity

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For Valentine’s Day this year, I decided to break up with inactivity. We have been together for a while, but things are just not working out. I feel more anxious, tired, and mentally drained when I am …

photo Cred: Riley Lowe

5 Types of Hockey Players on the Ice

Hockey brings together many different types of people. The nature of the intensity, high pressure, and exhaustion of the sport brings out the best and worst side of people. Have you ever met these types of people on the ice?…

10 Physical Activities In Disguise

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 …

UBC Tennis x Rackets and Runners

UBC Tennis x Rackets and Runners

Family.

That’s the first word that comes to mind when we think about our relationship with Rackets and Runners. For the past two seasons, Rackets and Runners has supported the UBC Men’s and Women’s Tennis Teams on our continued journey

Photo Cred: Jarek Tan

5 Steps to Yoga Rave your Yoga Workout

We’ve all been there during the pandemic – lapses in commitment for our physical well-being. Whether you’re getting bored running the same routine over and over, or losing motivation because you can’t work out with friends, skipping a workout can …

7 “Unique” Places to Play Soccer on Campus

7 “Unique” Places to Play Soccer on Campus

While we all miss being on campus and participating in the intramural leagues that became such a big part of our pre-Covid lives. The Covid regulations have given us some well needed time to reflect and answer some important questions…such …

Lacrosse SC 2020/21 Season Update

The UBC lacrosse SC season has looked very different so far from games being canceled last semester due to Covid-19 and to this year of not being able to practice due to Covid-19.  I know everyone is eager to get

5 Popular Outdoor Destinations in Vancouver

5 Popular Outdoor Destinations in Vancouver

Welcome back, students! It is finally 2021, so make sure to leave all those 2020 blues in the past and start the new year right with some fun physically distant activities!

Get outside, breathe in the fresh air, watch the …

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5 Tips to Succeed in this New Year

2021 could not come any sooner. After all of the craziness and uncertainty that 2020 held, it’s time to move forward! Now is an important time  to reflect and evaluate any changes you want to make for yourself in the …

UBC Artistic Swimming Fall Semester Recap!

UBC Artistic Swimming Fall Semester Recap!

Although our season so far has looked very different due to COVID-19, UBC TSC Artistic Swimming has had a good semester! Our executive team started off the season by recruiting at the Jumpstart Resource Fair and at Imagine Day. UBC