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Fitting in Fitness: Cycle into Fall

Fitting in Fitness: Cycle into Fall

By Miranda Massie on October 3, 2017

Just because it’s fall, doesn’t mean you have to put the bike in the garage. Bike to Work Week is back from October 23-29 and we have a month’s worth of tips for helping you keep up your cardio.

Week 1:  Wet weather tips

Check out this handy video of the Top 10 Tips for Cycling in the Rain

Week 2: Ride inside

For the fair-weather riders out there, try taking an indoor spin class as an alternative to riding outside.  Many community centres offer classes, or visit one of the many spin and cycle studios around town.

Week 3: Sign up for BTWW

Get more out of your commute while enjoying fresh air, improved health and a lower carbon footprint. Jump on a bike and invite a friend or colleague to join you for Bike to Work Week at UBC.  Enter for a chance to win a cycling tour of Italy or a new bike!

Week 4: Track your progress

Staying motivated can be challenging, but these apps can help keep you focused on your goals as you track your distance, routes, calorie-burning success and more! You might just be your best competition.

Photo credit: UBC communications and Marketing

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Dust off That Bike: Fitting in Fitness

Dust off That Bike: Fitting in Fitness

By Miranda Massie on May 4, 2017

Spring is finally here and so is Bike to Work Week! Outdoor and indoor cycling are both great ways to boost your cardio fitness and strengthen muscles. Whether you are in training to help support Team UBC, or just looking for more ways to enjoy the outdoors, we have something for everyone. And don’t forget to bike to work from May 29 to June 4!

Week 1: Sightsee by bike

Explore three different bike tours – and become a sightseer in your own city!

Week 2: Spin Class 101

New to spin class? Ace your first time in this popular class with these great beginner tips.

Week 3: Your rain plan

Weather getting you down? That’s no reason to give up on your workout. Follow this interval training video for a guided 20-minute cycling workout.

Week 4: Track your success

Staying motivated can be challenging, but these apps will keep you focused on your goals as you track your distance, routes, calorie-burning success and more! You might just be your best competition.

Want more fitness tips and inspiration? Visit our Fitting in Fitness page.

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Fitting in Fitness: Biking Edition

By Miranda Massie on June 8, 2016

Fitting in FitnessFitting in Fitness is a health series for staff and faculty that shares tips and suggestions on how to increase physical activity.

Missed Bike to Work Week but still want to get outside?  Check out these great tips and workouts to help you ride off into the summer sunset.

Week 1:

Sightseeing by Bike

Enjoy the natural beauty of the city while keeping fit with these three local bike tours!

Week 2:

Lower Mainland Cycling Resources

All you need to know to prepare for a summer full of cycling.  Includes information on buying a bike and helmet, maps and route planning, bike research and data, and more.

Week 3:

Spin class is in session!

Can’t get outside?  Try these training tips for a successful spin workout.

Week 4:

Training exercises you can do off the bike

Up your game on your off-days with these exercises that you can do anywhere.

Happy Riding!

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