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5 Minute Fitness: Partner Ball Pass

Grab a friend and work your core!

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Sportsdesk: Week of March 5, 2012

Scoop and Linda are joined by special correspondent Danger Dan. What IS happening with these mysterious walls?

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5 Minute Fitness: Swiss Ball Lunges

In an exercise rut? Grab some weights and a Swiss Ball and spice up your routine!

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5 Minute Fitness: Swiss Ball Plank

The plank is a classic, but can be repetitive. Mix it up by adding a Swiss Ball!

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2012 Alpha Race: Still Time to Grab 3 Friends and Support the Cause

This Sunday sees the annual Alpha Race, an ‘Amazing Race’ style event, hosted by Alpha Gamma Delta to raise money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Registration ends Saturday at 5pm.

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2012 Pump Up the Jams, Stretch Those Hams and Slam Some Energy Cans

Learn about some pregame rituals of your very own Todd Ice Hockey players!

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5 Minute Fitness: Lunges with Weights

Rise up to the challenge of this week’s exercise – a more difficult version of the lunge.

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5 Minute Fitness: Lumberjack

Engage your inner Canadian and your core with this Lumberjack exercise!

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5 Minute Fitness: Swiss Ball Pass

This exercise is anything but neutral!

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BC Sports Hall of Famer Amazing at 91

UBC Athletics Historian, Fred Hume, delves into the tale of Babara Howard, a sprinter and UBC Alumna who was recently inducted into the BC Sports Hall of Fame.

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5 Minute Fitness: Walking Plank

The walking plank can be a little bit confusing. HP is here to help to break down this ab and arm strengthener!

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5 Minute Fitness: Wall Bridge with Standing Leg Lift

Start your New Year’s Resolution off right with 5 Minute Fitness! Chisel those abs and work those glutes with the Wall Bridge

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5 Minute Fitness: Standing Leg Tuck

Family and the holidays always equal two things – lots of food. Stave off the extra holiday pounds with this exercise!

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5 Minute Fitness: Triceps Bench Dip

A bench, a chair, a ledge? This exercise can be done anytime, anywhere!

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5 Minute Fitness: Side Plank Leg Tuck

Library, dorm room, pre-exam, use this mobile exercise anywhere to help destress!

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2011 REC Spotlight: Ice Hockey

You’ve seen them at the rinks late at night. But how much do you really know about the Todd Ice Hockey Crew? Get lost in their eyes and find out!

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Nutritious and Delicious: DIY Energy Bars

Exam season is ramping up, which means you’re probably in need of a little energy boost! Try out this great recipe to survive study burnout.

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5 Minute Fitness: Strengthen Your Core

Want to get toned but don’t know where to start? In a workout rut? The Health Promotions Team comes to the rescue with this new column that shows you how to do exercises properly. Whether it’s in the gym or in your dorm room HP has got you covered!

Our One and Only Opportunity: The Year UBC Competed for the Grey Cup

The UBC Thunderbirds Football Team is currently in a playoff run for the first time since 1999. But did you know that UBC once competed for the Grey Cup as well?

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2011 The Huddle: Top Team Names

Introducing the Huddle, where each week leagues organizers choose their top tidbits about teams in their leagues. This week we’re kicking it off with Team Names!

2011 REC Spotlight: EC3

2011 REC Spotlight: EC3

Meet EC3, the crew responsible for awesome events like The Chase (Oct 14), and TriDu!

2011 Ice Hockey: Top Ten Photos October 3-7

2011 Ice Hockey: Top Ten Photos October 3-7

Todd Ice Hockey chose their favourite photos from the past couple weeks’ games! Check them out!

2011 2nd Annual “Big Shot Yacht” Competition

2011 2nd Annual “Big Shot Yacht” Competition

Day of the Longboat’s “Big Shot Yacht” Competition is back and better than ever. Find out how to win your Longboat registration by entering this wacky fun contest!

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2011 Welcome to the New and Improved Point!

You might have noticed some changes on the Point website. In order to serve the UBC Community better, we’ve moved to Wordpress!

2011 HP Vlogs Season 1 Episode 2: Dorm Room Workout

Get fit these winter months without having to brave the chilly winter weather

2011 HP Vlog Season 1 Episode 1: Naked Chef

Learn how to make quinoa with the UBC REC Health Promotions crew in their very first Vlog!

2011 HP Vlog Season 1 Episode 10: Storm Prep

For more information on Storm the Wall visit the UBC REC Website

2011 HP Vlog Season 1 Episode 9: The Naked Chef Returns

This time with a recipe for butternut squash soup!

2011 HP Vlog Season 1 Episode 8: Valentine’s

Aww Febuary-the month of roses, chocolate, lust and love. With all the sparks flying this Valentine’s Day make sure to set your boundaries and make sure others respect them as well.

2011 HP Vlog Season 1 Episode 7: Smart Goals

It generally takes until mid-January before peoples New Year’s resolutions start to fall out of reach. Follow UBC Athlete and hardcore REC’er Cameron Wong as he learns how to set SMART goals that will make this year’s resolution a success!

2011 HP Vlog Season 1 Episode 6: HP Rap

The UBC REC Health Promotions teams breaks it down and wishes you a Happy Holidays

2011 HP Vlog Season 1 Episode 4: Exam Prep Tips

Prepping for exams is like prepping for a marathon. Here’s how to get the most out of your studying regime.

2011 HP Vlog Season 1 Episode 3: Breathing Techniques

Join us as the UBC REC Health Promotions Team shows you how to breath properly!

2011 HP Vlog Season 1 Episode 5: Drinking Alternatives

No need to get G-6′ed this holiday season! Try these fun alternatives to drinking, but still have tons of fun with friends…

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2011 The 5 People You Meet at Storm the Wall

The REC Staffer, the Pedestrian, the Heckler, the ‘Speedo’, and the Ironman all make your Storm the Wall experience!

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2010 Meet the children of the Rare Disease Foundation

Ever wondered whom the money raised from Lace-Up For Kids goes to benefit? Join me as I sat down with Karen and Miranda to find out.

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