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633 More Steps to Go… The 2017 Urban Grind Comes Back to the Vancouver Lookout

by Carrie Leslie in Uncategorized on February 27, 2017

Image courtesy of Anthony Maw | Inside Vancouver Flickr Pool

During the winter season it can be hard to stay in shape when your couch looks so inviting and your sweatpants feel so comfortable. It’s dark, cold, there’s snow on the trails… Millions of excuses not to get out and get in shape! However, the Vancouver Lookout at the Harbour Centre is bringing back a fun excuse to exercise starting in March with their Urban Grind series.

Similar to the infamous Grouse Grind, this Urban Grind features steps – lots and lots of steps! Actually 633 steps in total, to be exact. For this grind, you’ll be tackling 28 flights of stairs, but it’s worth it for what’s waiting at the top!

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633 More Steps to Go… The 2017 Urban Grind Comes Back to the Vancouver Lookout

Tackle the Urban Grind this March in Vancouver

by Carrie Leslie in Sports, Uncategorized on February 25, 2016

Photo credit: GoToVan | Flickr

Want to get really, really strong leg muscles? Looking for an excuse to exercise in the city with a unique activity that ends with an excellent view of Downtown? You’re in luck!

This March, the Harbour Centre is inviting everyone to get their heart rates up and their calf muscles burning by climbing the Urban Grind – the stairs to the top of the iconic Vancouver lookout. With the Grouse Grind closed for winter, this is the perfect opportunity to get a similar workout without the hassle of walking through nature.

On March 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29th, the 553-foot-tall Harbour Centre in downtown Vancouver will open up its 40 flights of stairs to fitness buffs to get some amazing exercise with an added reward…

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Tackle the Urban Grind this March in Vancouver

5 Ways to Work Out in Vancouver if you Hate Working Out

by Carrie Leslie in Sports, Uncategorized on January 13, 2016

Image courtesy of Damon West | Inside Vancouver Flickr Pool

Now that we’re a few weeks past New Year’s it’s time to reflect on your resolutions. Still going strong? We’re you planning on setting up a new work out regimen that went really well the first week but has since fallen off the wayside?

Life is tough for those of us who want to work out, but really hate actually doing it. The crowds! The confusing equipment! The tight clothes! Ugh. Sitting and watching Netflix definitely sounds a bit more appealing.

But, if you want to actually stick to a resolution to stay in shape or get in shape, but you really don’t want to wait in line for the next treadmill at the gym, check out a few of the ideas below to trick you into having fun during a work out. Imagine that!

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5 Ways to Work Out in Vancouver if you Hate Working Out