What is Physical Health and why is it important?
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Physical health is the condition of your body, taking into consideration everything from the absence of disease to your fitness level. Key areas of physical health include physical activity, nutrition and diet, medical self-care, rest and sleep.
If you are regularly physically active, you may manage your weight better, have lower blood pressure, have stronger bones and joints, and overall simply feel better!
A healthy body can also lead to a healthier state of mind. Exercise may block negative thoughts or distract you from daily worries, exercising with others adhering to physical distancing guidelines provides an opportunity for increased social contact, and increased fitness may lift your mood and improve your sleep patterns. |
Fit Your Schedule and Style!
Can’t make in-person fitness classes? Looking for healthy tips? Or simply want to workout on your own? Don’t worry we’ve got you covered!
You can do several of our programs in a way that fits your daily routine and interests. On this page you'll find a virtual library of prerecorded fitness classes, short exercise routines, and other tips and tricks on staying healthy.
We understand how difficult it can be to stay healthy at home, so we want to provide easy access to tools that will allow you to focus on your physical health in a way that makes sense for YOU!
Fitness Classes
A variety of fitness classes are available on our On Demand Library to be viewed. Enjoy the flexibility of logging in on your time, when you want, where you want, and get a class in!
On Demand
We understand that you have a busy day-to-day schedule and things don't always go according to plan. That's why we created an On Demand Library where numerous full-length fitness classes, as well as 15 minute fitness sessions, exercise routines and movement breaks, are available 24/7 at your fingertips. You can stay active anytime and anywhere!
The library will be updated with new videos throughout the semester, so keep checking back for new routines! We want to do our part to help you burn a sweat and be a #HealthyHusky.
10-Minute Movement Break Playlist
Need a short break, feeling stiff, or just need to reset your mind? Check out these quick clips to get the blood flowing between study sessions!
#HealthyHusky Tips
- Exercise in the City - There are numerous options to be active outside that include hiking trails, biking trails and parks with calisthenics. These are great ways to be a #HealthyHusky in a safe way while taking advantage of the fresh air!
- Stay Hydrated – Did you know that water makes up 60% of the body? So, it's important to get adequate hydration, self-isolation or not! Drinking water helps lubricate joints, hydrates skin and regulates your body temperature. See more on what Huskies Athletic Therapist Clare has to say about it!
- Healthy Recipes - Putting together healthy meals and treats can be difficult at times especially if you aren't much of a cook. With the help from the George Brown College Centre for Hospitality & Culinary Arts, here are some healthy recipes that you can do at home.
- Create a Healthy Routine
- If you want to start pushing your body now, or at the beginning of a month, and need a guide to help you - check out our 31 Day Fitness Schedule
- Studying mainly from home? Here are a few tips to help you be productive and stay in a good state of mind while being remote.
- Try Free Apps:
- Headspace for meditation.
- Habit - Daily Tracker helps set and conquer daily habits.
- Map my Walk by Under Armour helps track and plan walks or runs.
- Happify helps deal with mental health, coping with stress and much more.
- Sleep Cycle helps track your sleep cycles.
- Nike Training Club for workouts and fitness plans.
- Down Dog for yoga.
- There are many out there, so take a look and give one a try!
- Health Isn't Just Physical! Being healthy isn’t about just your physical health. Your mental, nutritional and social health are all equally important. Check out the George Brown's Staying Healthy Off Campus page for more tips and college resources on how to take care of these elements of your all-around health.
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For urgent 24/7 support please see resources below:- Good2Talk: 1-866-925-5454- We Connect: 1-888-377-0002 or https://studentlife.mylifeexpert.com/login/george_brown
- Information about other supports and services is available on our website: https://www.georgebrown.ca/current-students/services/counselling.
Insta Ideas
Our @GBCRecreation Instagram account has been home to various fitness challenges as well as short at-home workout ideas with the help of Huskies’ Athletic Therapists Shawn and Clare.
Here are a few to get you started, but keep following us on Instagram to stay active in REAL-TIME as we share new #HealthyHusky challenges and ideas to help keep you physically healthy at home!
