On November 18, I had the chance to listen to guest speaker Stephanie Chrismon as part of the University of Toronto Sport & Rec’s Diversity and Equity virtual conference. Chrismon—whose identification as fat is a self-proclaimed “political identity”— is a writer and…
Four Tips For Crushing Winter Workouts
The last week has been filled with beautiful weather, but I’m going to say it anyways—these sunny days won’t last forever. There will be a time in the not-so-distant future that setting foot outdoors will be a daunting task, impossible…
The best way to overcome October chills? Squad training
Okay, I know that exercising outside in mid-October sounds tortuous, but hear me out— the Squad Training: Fitness FUNdations outdoor workouts are worth braving the weather. Plus, you’ll be sweating soon enough into the workout that the temperature won’t be…
The True Blue Tour: Free merch, pushups and Varsity Blues pride
Suffice it to say, life at U of T's St. George campus looks a bit different this year. With online classes in full swing, it has never been easier to stroll down St. George towards Sid Smith Hall without squeezing through…
What I Learned from The U of T Sport and Rec HITT Workout Class—And Why You Should Go To It, Too!
“40 seconds of split jumps folks, starting…now!” Instructs the U of T Sport & Rec coach. Alrighty, I think as I begin the first exercise of the online HITT workout class I’m attending…but my dog is not having it. In…