Follow The Torch!
Week 2.
Unless you’ve got a lot of time on your hands and can run faster than a cheetah, you may not be able to match the Vancouver 2010 Olympic torch as it winds its way to Vancouver. However you can try different activities every day - or some of the suggestions listed below as suggested by our Campus Recreation volunteers and staff - Remember, tailor everything to your fitness level and ability!
February 2
Bella Bella to Port Hardy 275 Km
Bronze: Do some two legged hops around the house
Silver: Do a few sets of lunges
Gold: Try out the trampoline in the Gymnastics Centre
February 3
Port Hardy to Powell River 296 Km
Bronze: Try squatting in the speed skating position
Silver: Wind sprint intervals around track upstairs
Gold: Short Track Speed Skating - walking lunges around the track
February 4
Powell River to Squamish 280 Km
Bronze: Use the stairs instead of the elevator
Silver: ‘Ski Jumping’ – Try out the Stair Climber or Stair Mill
Gold: Standing Long Jump
February 5
Squamish to Whistler 55 Km
Bronze: Go for a good long walk.
Silver: ‘Nordic Combined’ – Try the Eliptical machine
Gold: Rent some skis from Outdoor Centre for an afternoon of fun!
February 6
Whistler to Abbotsford 193 Km
Bronze: Get out to the mountains, try an easy trail or enjoy a walk around Banff / Canmore.
Silver: Get To a skating rink.
Gold: Try a new activity!
February 7
Whistler to Mission 192 Km
Bronze: Sweep! the floor and vacuum with enthusiasm
Silver: Curling – work on your upperbody – try some push ups and do some arm weights!
Gold: Head to our Olympic Sized pool and see how far you can swim in half an hour
February 8
Mission to Surrey 180 Km
Bronze: If you’re watching TV, do it actively! Try repeatedly standing up and sitting down during the commercial breaks.
Silver: Head to a tobogganing hill with your kids (or with a friend) and get a great workout while having fun!
Gold: Climb on the stationary bike and challenge yourself with a series of windsprints. Do them during commercials or use a deck of cards and assign pedaling intensity according to face value. 2 = very easy … Ace =flat out sprint.