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From laundry to gardening , the Move U Crew lists out physical activities you may already do that are Physical Activities in disguise!

Happy #FitnessFriday just before the long weekend and reading break! Try this at-home lower body workout demonstrated by UBC Recreation Personal Trainer, Jerry! Save this post for you to try next time you workout. Jerry Yan Lower Body Backpack Workout... A superset is when you do exercises back-to-back without rest! 10-12 rep range allows for some flexibility epending on the load. For an additional challenge, feel free to add dumbbells during your lunge and calf-raise. 0:00 Introduction Superset 1 0:34 Single-Leg Lunges 0:47 Single-Leg Romanian Deadlifts Superset 2 1:02 Single-Leeg Glute Bridge 1:13 Single-Leg Calf Raises

UBC Recreation Sports Facilities will have adjusted hours this Family Day Weekend on Feb 13 - 15. We encourage guests to plan ahead when visiting our facilities.

To celebrate Move UBC month, get 15% off any purchase of a 6 pack of personal training sessions! Let our trainers develop a personalized training program to help you reach your goals this year. Mention the discount when filling out your referral form, or at the SRC/and or ARC front desk to get the discount!

"I chose to join the Move U Crew so that I could get involved with like-minded members of the UBC community and help to share the many benefits of living a more active lifestyle with the campus at large. My favourite thing about the Move U Crew is being able to work on so many different kinds of projects involving many different kinds of movement, with all kinds of people!" Name: Ashley Major: Psychology, 2nd Year Favourite Movement: Deadlifting... If you're interested in joining the Move U Crew, apply on CareersOnline before March 1!

UBC Recreation Sports Facilities will have adjusted hours for the upcoming Family Day Weekend on Feb 13 - 15. We encourage guests to plan ahead when visiting our facilities.

With final exam season coming up, here are 10 Tips for Studying and Working from Home

In celebration of Thrive month, motivational fitness professional Daniela Dib (Instagram: @danieladibfitness) is offering 20% off the monthly fee of her DibFit program for UBC students! Learn more: https://bit.ly/3pRM5gL

For this week's Virtual Run/Roll/Walk Series, join us for a complimentary yoga class, livestream this Thursday evening! Register Free: https://bit.ly/2G7Pk1u We want to encourage you to take a pause from this stressful season and add in some relaxation. Get bendy, centered and relaxed this Thursday evening during a live streamed yoga class. If you’ve signed up for the Run/Roll/Walk Series, details and a link to the class will be in this week’s email. So strike your best down...ward dog and go crush your week! Congratulations to our winners Jerome and Alexia from last week's run challenge.

We are just 2 days away from October's featured wellness walk Puppy Walk will happen rain or shine and is currently waitlisted for registration! Have a read of our latest blog, Puppy Walk 101, to get all the information before this Thursday's guided walk.

Get the dodgeball squad back in action for Dodgeball Derby Compete against other UBC students on Nov 7 in an all-out dodgeball tournament at the Student Recreation Centre! Here's what you need to do to join: 1 Build the ultimate team Get 6-8 friends within your social circle. Ask others on the same floor in your residence or build a team within your student club.... 2 Come up with an awesome team name Balls of Fury. The Dodgefathers. Game of Throws. Can't Dodge This. The more creative, the better. 3 Register online! Select one of two timeslots, 12pm or 2:30pm, and sign-up before Tue, Nov 3. Registration closes next Tuesday so get started on creating your team! Click here to register: https://bit.ly/3dZugGK

From Wreck Beach to Pacific Spirit Park , check the Move U Crew's latest blog on Best Places to Relax on Campus (While Socially Distanced)!

In what country did Halloween originate? What is the record for the heaviest pumpkin? How well do you know the spookiest time of the year? Be warned, things might get a little wonky the deeper you dive...

We had a blast this past weekend at Kick It Back 6v6 Fall Soccer Tournament. With 17 teams, the "non-stop thrill ride" brought us together safely, playing the game we love! We want to thank everyone who registered and safely joined us for our first soccer tournament! Check out our champions and our blog post for a highlight reel from the event!

Halloween week is here Get involved with UBC REC http://bit.ly/ubcrec RSVP for these upcoming Events: Thu, Oct 29 Puppy Walk Sat, Nov 7 - Dodgeball Derby... Sun, Nov 15 Kick It Back 6v6 Fall Soccer Tournament See more

For this week and our final week of Virtual Run/Roll/Walk Series challenge, we’re giving you the opportunity to choose any of the previous week’s activities and complete it again. Week 10 https://bit.ly/38NXl7L Did you miss out on the chance to draw better Strava Art than my Santa Ono? ... Feel like you can smash your PR by even more? Want to run to that country playlist that you didn’t choose the first time only to realize it was the greatest mistake of your life? Choose a challenge and give it your best shot!

What sport is your favourite ? https://bit.ly/34DDZi3

SOCCER IS BACK Get back on the field with Kick It Back 6v6 Fall Soccer Tournament. Compete against other teams in friendly competition in a round-robin format to reignite your passion for a sport you love!

The weekend is here We have another #FitnessFriday workout for you to try from our UBC REC Personal Trainers! Noah has a great pull workout that will work those biceps, lats and rear delts! Aim for 10-15 reps in sets of three, resting 2-3 minutes between each set. Remember, most lifts begin with holding your breath and bracing your core.... 0:00 Introduction 0:22 Warm-up: Rowing Machine 0:43 Pull-Ups 1:02 Bent Over Cable Row 1:26 Bicep Curls 1:53 Face Pulls 2:19 Cable Lat Pushdown 2:42 Reverse Cable Flies

DODGEBALL IS BACK Come dodge, duck, dive, and dodge with friends in your social bubble and face off against other teams in DODGEBALL DERBY

Less than 5 spots left for next week's featured Wellness Walk If you're living on campus and have a break next Thursday from 11:30am - 12:30pm, join us for Puppy Walk! Advanced registration is required for this free guided walk.

"It's October 31. You and your friends are hanging on campus late at night, taking in the spooky Halloween vibes, when suddenly, you hear a blood-curdling scream from close to the Nest ..." Go on a spooky adventure to 'Save Thunder' in the final week of UBC Intramurals Challenge Series! Be aware, every decision you make will change the outcome This week's activities other challenges include a Bob Ross Painting challenge, and another set of Guess the Sound, Guess Where i...n UBC, and a Halloween Buzzfeed Quiz! And remember, all week 4 submissions are due : , !

Midterm season is starting to unravel Have you written your O.W.L.S yet? Escape Room #2 is out! You might also want your broomsticks, because you’re going on a wild ride

Are you the one texting everyone to etransfer you for the league payment? Or are you the one who always shows up right before the whistle? We've all been there before. Check out our latest blog on the 6 Types of Players on Your Soccer Team https://bit.ly/3jkTWPa Let us know in the comments if we've missed any! ... Get the squad together for our Kick It Back 6v6 Fall Soccer Tournament on Nov 15.