Research from the Cardiovascular Physiology and Rehabilitation Laboratory was recently highlighted in the Globe and Mail. The article by Alex Hutchinson discusses the potential benefits of training in a hot yoga environment in elite Olympic field hockey players. This work Read More …
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“Yes, hot yoga is awesome. Science says so”
Pacific Thunder
We are pleased to say that our senior boys hockey team (UBC Pacific Thunder) are scheduled to play in the upcoming Whistler International Allstar Hockey Tournament. Our 2005 aged boys will participate in this prestigious tournament as part of the Read More …
New Centre
We are honoured to announce that our main research laboratories have been moved to the Lower Mall Research Station. We are particularly proud of our new program, Indigenous Studies in Kinesiology.
CIHR Catalyst Grant
Congratulations to Dr. Darren Warburton (PI) and his team on receiving a $109,911 CIHR Catalyst Grant: Indigenous Approaches to Wellness! His team includes Dr. Jan Hare (LLED; Co-PI), Dr. Shannon Bredin (Co-applicant; Knowledge User; KIN), R Miles (Principal Knowledge User), Dr. Moss Norman (KIN; Co-Applicant), P Oh (University Read More …
FUN hockey! UBC Thunder
SPACES AVAILABLE We are pleased to announce that FUNdamental Hockey (FUN Hockey) is in full swing for this spring and summer. Our development sessions are currently ongoing and our Thunder teams will participate in a series of development sessions with the Read More …
Congratulations to Recent Graduates
A sincere congratulations to Kyra Dickinson (MKIN) and Annie Lasinsky (PhD) on their recent successful thesis defences.
Congratulations to Dr. Jack Taunton
Congratulations to our friend, mentor, and colleague (Dr. Jack Taunton) on the prestigious WALLACE WILSON LEADERSHIP AWARD. Awarded to a graduate of the UBC Faculty of Medicine “who has demonstrated high ethical standards and outstanding leadership to the profession.” For Read More …
“One of the greatest myths…”
In their recent highlighted article, Drs. Warburton and Bredin directly challenge current dogma relating to the minimal level of physical activity required for health benefits. They state: “One of the greatest myths perpetuated within physical activity promotion, the exercise sciences, Read More …
PRESS RELEASE
The work of Dr. Warburton and Dr. Bredin was recently highlighted in a press release from the prestigious Canadian Journal of Cardiology. Their paper directly challenges current messaging stating that you need to attain 150 min of moderate-to-vigorous intensity exercise Read More …
Dedicated to the Prevention, Treatment, and Cure of Type 1 Diabetes
The Cardiovascular Physiology and Rehabilitation Laboratory and the Cognitive and Functional Learning Laboratory at the University of British Columbia are dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and cure of Type 1 diabetes. In the near future, a series of initiatives will Read More …