While everyone is settling into a new routine at home, UBC Recreation is offering ways to thrive from the comfort of your own space.Working and studying from home can make reducing your sedentary behaviour slightly challenging. The good news is, small changes can have a big impact when it comes to reducing sedentary behaviour and increasing physical activity. The best way to reduce your time sitting is to commit to frequent and short movement breaks. Active breaks, impromptu dance parties, standing during a phone call and desk exercises are all great ways to add a little bit of movement into your day!Here are a few ways to move more, move well and keep moving while at home:
LIVE MOVEMENT SESSIONS
PLAY & LEARN AT HOME FOR KIDS
WORKING OR STUDYING FROM HOME
AT HOME WORKOUTS
ADDITIONAL THRIVING RESOURCES
Live Movement Sessions
UBC Recreation wants to bring movement to you! All of these FREE sessions can be accessed from anywhere. All you need is your phone, tablet or laptop!
Everyone has different abilities and comfort levels, so please feel free to adapt movements and drills so that these classes work for you. Remember to work at an intensity appropriate for your fitness level. If this is your first time trying an online class, start off easy! If at any time you feel like you need a break, go ahead and take some time. Remember to consider any injuries or pre-existing conditions you may have.
Each of these classes requires a clear space of about 2 square meters to perform this class. Make sure to consider any other people or furry friends that may come into your space during the class. And finally, please remember there are inherent risks involved in any type of physical activity, including – overexertion; risk of bodily injury; impact or entanglement with obstructions; changes in the condition of room surfaces; use, misuse, or non-use of fitness related equipment; loud amplified music or instruction;contact or collision with equipment, props.
Follow along as our Move U Crew lead you through a fun and low-barrier movement break every Thursday afternoon on our Instagram!
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Enjoy a variety of fitness classes in the comfort of your own home. If you are using your smartphone or tablet, you will need the Zoom app. Download Zoom here: Apple Store or Google Play.
Every Day, 1:00pm | UBC Aqua Instructor’s Dryland Class
Every Monday, 7:00am – 7:55am | Flow Yoga with Sherien
Every Tuesday, 12:00pm – 12:55pm | Lunch Crunch with Saba
Every Wednesday, 4:00pm – 4:55pm | Flow Yoga with Loretta
Working or Studying From Home
Boost your mood and productivity in a moment! It is important to remind yourself to keep moving while working and/or studying from home as physical activity positively impacts your mental health and your cognitive function. Every little bit counts so commit to reducing your stationary time through frequent and short movement breaks with the resources below.
Puppy Walk 101
Thursday October 29 is this years Puppy Walk! Here are some reasons why YOU should join us!
Launch of Canada’s 24-Hour Movement Guidelines
Canada’s new 24-hour movement guidelines are here! Check out what it’s all about along with some recommendations to get active.
5 Easy No-Cook Recipes You Need to Try
With school back in full swing, it is easy to forget that our bodies need to be taken care of and be fueled with nutritious foods. These quick and delicious recipes will leave you wanting more!
How Are You Getting Active At Home
With a change in daily routines, it’s important to maintain your fitness routine and keep moving. In fact, working out and staying active may be one of the best ways you can pass time while you’re self-quarantined.
Check out some at home fitness tips from our personal trainers to help get you moving. All levels and abilities are encouraged to participate. Tag #ubcrec to let us know how you are staying active at home!
Additional Thriving Resources
Working and studying from home can also come with additional challenges. For alternative ways to thrive, view the links below:
The UBC Wellness Centre OnlineA Canvas space for students to access up-to-date health education and information. |
Mindfulness Apps Worthy of Your AttentionFive FREE mindfulness apps to download today to help pass the time. |
UBC Wellbeing’s Thrive 5Learn how to promote a healthy mind and body with the Thrive 5 by UBC Wellbeing. |
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Managing your mental health during COVID-19Explore a variety of articles and resources that will guide you in managing your mental health. |
Counselling Services with 24/7 supportCounselling Services appointments are being offered by phone during the COVID-19 outbreak. |
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Random Acts of ExerciseView 12 short exercise videos that can be used to help integrate movement into your classroom. |
Move. Bu Ju. - Home WorkoutsLooking for a challenge? Take your at home workouts to the next level with these free classes. |
The Scientific 7 Minute WorkoutLearn how the 7 minute workout can change your fitness routine using only 12 exercises. |
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The Formation Studio – Live Free Dance ClassesGet ready to dance with these live free dance classes! Pre-register for your live classes now. |
Bring Home Yoga With You – Taught by Ally MazJoin Ally Maz, in an all-levels vinyasa flow yoga class to get you deeper into your body. |
Zwift – Turn Indoor Training Into a GameZwift blends the fun of video games with the intensity of serious training, helping you get faster. |
Your Virtual Arts Guide – Chan CentreThe Chan Centre has compiled a list of music, visual art, theatre, and dance so that nothing stops you from getting your daily dose of arts and culture. |
Virtual National Park ToursVisit your favourite national parks from around the world in the comfort of your own home. They're over 30 national parks to explore! |
UBC Recreation Term 1 Offerings | In-Person & Virtual Opportunities
No matter where you start line may be this term, UBC Recreation has a program for you! Check out all the offerings UBC Recreation has this term for in-person and virtual opportunities.
It’s very easy to have a bad posture when sitting at a computer station, so it’s important to take the steps to help support you working efficiently, comfortably and safely. Watch this 15 minute video to learn how to effectively fix your posture.
Small changes can add up to big impacts – moving more and sitting less can contribute to your wellbeing in meaningful ways. Follow along as the Move U Crew leads you through a quick, low-barrier movement break that can be incorporated into your next class, meeting or event!
House Party
A social networking service that enables group video chatting through mobile and desktop apps.
Netflix Party
Link up with friends and host long distance movie nights and TV watch parties!
How to use Discord
Discord - chat for gamers is an app designed to help gamers talk to each other in real time.
How to Host a Virtual Dinner Party
Learn how to throw a digital dinner party from the comfort of your own home with all your friends.