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Connect with UBC Thunderbirds Sport Clubs at 2020 Orientations!

Connect with UBC Thunderbirds Sport Clubs at 2020 Orientations!

All 14 clubs within the UBC Thunderbirds Sport Clubs program are excited for a new and exciting year. Although the 2020 academic year is going to be different and a new experience for everyone, TSC Clubs will still be available …

Fitness Equipment in Disguise

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!

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!

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 …

Be Your Best with this 5-Day Self-Care Challenge

Be Your Best with this 5-Day Self-Care Challenge

An act of self-care is any activity that we do in order to take care of our mental, emotional, and physical health. From July 27-31, UBC Recreation encourages you to complete acts of self-care for 5 straight days. Screenshot …

Sun, Fun, and… SwimBikeRun: A TSC Triathlon Summer Update

Sun, Fun, and… SwimBikeRun: A TSC Triathlon Summer Update

Although our summer competition season is currently on pause, our team has a number of exciting
updates to share from the past few months… including our upcoming fundraiser for the BC Cancer
Foundation!

USA Triathlon Collegiate Club National Championships

April …

Tips & Tricks for Staying Motivated on your Exercise Plan

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 …

Wellbeing in Nature: A Guided Virtual Experience

Wellbeing in Nature: A Guided Virtual Experience

Mindfully relax and connect with nature and others from home or a local greenspace.

Are you craving to be outdoors and (re-)connect with nature? Refill your cup and replace stress with relaxation and mindfulness with this experiential session.

Slowing down …

Dear UBC 2020 Graduates

Dear UBC 2020 Graduates

Hey UBC, and hello to my fellow graduates of 2020. I’m Francis Penacerrada and I just wanted to say… WE DID IT! It is probably a weird feeling for us all that instead of walking across the stage, and shaking