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Tag: fitness (page 2)

Two people running, one in a red shirt and gray leggings, and the other in a black shirt and black shorts, run on a blue track.

Going Running at the Athletic Centre

Posted on: February 14, 2020 Last updated on: February 14, 2020 Written by: Malavika Comments: 0
In which I realize running with friend beats running alone, even if they can run much faster for much longer than you can.
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picture of cartoon viruses

Staying Healthy During Flu Season

Posted on: January 28, 2020 Last updated on: January 27, 2020 Written by: Rachel T Comments: 0
In university, it almost seems like the “flu season” is really the just the school season. Everywhere I go, I hear people around me coughing and sneezing. Normally, I don’t mind too much, but when it gets close to midterm…
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Making Spirits Bright: Surviving the Dark Winter in Finland

Posted on: January 22, 2020 Last updated on: January 21, 2020 Written by: claire Comments: 1
"Kaamos" is the Finnish word for "polar nights:" some places don't see sun for three months. Helsinki, where I am, is southerly enough to get some light--almost seven hours per day now! Still, it's not as luxurious as the nine…
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A large mirror fills an entire wall, which reflects a wood panelled room. A few people are milling around.

Fit Mix is the right mix

Posted on: January 13, 2020 Last updated on: January 13, 2020 Written by: Malavika Comments: 0
In which I find out what a fit mix is, and enjoy myself more than I believed possible.
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Snow covered, barren trees. Taken in High Park.

MoveU’s Got a Break for your Brain

Posted on: December 16, 2019 Last updated on: December 16, 2019 Written by: Malavika Comments: 0
The stakes were high. There were free things to be obtained.
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Trinity quad on the first day of snow..

Staying Active as a Student: How You Can Do It

Posted on: November 19, 2019 Last updated on: November 19, 2019 Written by: Malavika Comments: 0
Last week, I conducted a thorough interrogation friendly interview of four first-year students who’ve managed to make time for physical activity alongside academics. I noticed that all four of them had stuff in common, stuff that could potentially help anyone…
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Twilight in Gobichettipalayam.

How We Do It: Staying Active As Students

Posted on: November 8, 2019 Last updated on: November 15, 2019 Written by: Malavika Comments: 0
I interrogate (I mean, interview) some fellow first-years about how they're staying active while staying on top of academics.
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Three carved pumpkins on a table, and one is Yoda.

Skating for the First Time at MoveU’s Scary Skate

Posted on: November 8, 2019 Last updated on: November 15, 2019 Written by: Malavika Comments: 0
I didn’t actually know how to skate when I showed up at MoveU’s Scary Skate on Halloween. (I still don’t.) I’ve wanted to go ice skating for a while now, ever since I’d known that it was a possibility (and…
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The sky interrupted by multicoloured fall leaves.

Physical Activity and the Awareness-Action Gap

Posted on: November 7, 2019 Last updated on: November 15, 2019 Written by: Malavika Comments: 0
In the past week I have conducted an (informal) survey of first-year undergraduate students. Shout out to everyone who answered my umpteen questions, despite being generally overwhelmed with work! You have made possible the pursuit of truth. Two broad categories…
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I hold up a dried leaf that I picked up off the ground, which is covered with dried leaves.

Movement breaks for managing the madness of midterm season

Posted on: October 28, 2019 Last updated on: November 15, 2019 Written by: Malavika Comments: 0
For most of us, the days leading up to an exam are very much like those of a ship caught in a tempest: All hands on deck! Trim the mast! Check that the vessel hasn’t sprung a leak! (Alright, so…
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