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 3 rd marked the original planned date for the USA Triathlon Collegiate Club National Championships. […]
Tips & Tricks for Staying Motivated on your Exercise Plan
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 up on these exercise plans once more, but worry not! here are some helpful tips and tricks (that are backed by science!), to help you stay committed and motivated to your exercise plan even when unexpected commitments start to pile up.
Wellbeing in Nature: A Guided Virtual Experience
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 and spending time in nature can enhance our ability to enjoy life and address challenges we face. Join us for a guided experience to connect with nature and people! You can participate in this virtual wellbeing experience from your backyard, patio or local park.
UBC TSC Triathletes “Tri” their best and “Du” succeed at UBC TriDu 2020
March 7th marked this year’s UBC TriDu, the first race of the Western Canadian University Triathlon Circuit (WCUTC). As part of the collegiate heat, our athletes from UBC TSC Triathlon raced against athletes from the UBC AMS Triathlon Club and UVic Triathlon Club. As the athletes lined up in the UBC Aquatic Centre to receive […]
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 usual fitness space reopens.
UBC Thunderbirds Sport Clubs welcomes Table Tennis
UBC TSC welcomes Table Tennis to UBC Athletics & Recreation’s competitive club program. Table Tennis will be the 12th sport added to the roster of competitive sport housed within Athletics & Recreation and will begin competing in the fall of 2020.
Ten Things You Can Do For Your Mental Health
A lot is happening quickly around us that is affecting our daily lives, and so it’s normal to feel worried and overwhelmed. In these difficult times, you might be wondering how to best manage your stress and anxiety. Here are ten tactics you can use to cope with the uncertainty of the pandemic and channel mental strength from day to day.
Make Your Snacks at Home (+ Healthy Options You Can Buy)!
Feeling bored at home? Looking for some fun activities to do? It’s the perfect time to step into your kitchen and try making some snacks! Store-bought snacks may be tasty and convenient, but homemade ones can take your indulgence to another level! Click through to check out some quick and easy recipes + some healthy snack recommendations you can purchase online!
Get Moving with some dance music!
What better way to break up bouts of inactivity than by having a dance party! So try this: every hour, play a song and let just your body move. Enjoy the music with the people in your household for some wholesome fun! Check out this list of tunes to jam to.
League Feature of the Week: UBC Hummingbirds
Our team of the week is the UBC Hummingbirds! The UBC Hummingbirds, named because they are like the UBC
Thunderbirds, just smaller, and are a Co-rec Tier 1 team playing in the SRC Futsal League.