Physical Events

The guiding principles for this dimension are to: promote and encourage movement, exercise and active lifestyles for employees; increase the ease of use, availability and awareness of fitness opportunities and facilities on campus; educate employees on the benefits of remaining active, and the risks associated with an inactive/sedentary lifestyle; and provide information and resources for tracking/measuring participation and frequency of use in healthy activities on and off campus.

Walking/Jogging Trails on Campus

Come explore nature as you walk or jog around the UMBC campus community. Walking trails provide a great way for people of all ages to incorporate exercise into daily living. The Wellness Initiative Team at UMBC invites you to join the movement towards healthy living by engaging in low impact activities that can positively impact your quality of life. Below are the links to walking trails at UMBC:

1.8 Mile Trail

2.0 Mile Trail

2.1 Mile Trail

2.5 Mile Trail

3K Walking/Jogging Trail

5K Walking/Jogging Trail 

Resources

Take a Break Stretching and Breathing  Exercises 

Wellness Wednesday Preview featuring John Jancuska from the RAC!

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Annual Events

Thriller Event

Professional dancer, Choreographer and Cardio Party instructor, Jasmin “Jazzo” Walters teaches Michael Jackson’s official choreography to “Thriller” for Halloween. All faculty, staff, students and their family/friends are invited to join in and get the UMBC community moving!

Retriever Wellness Expo

Each spring, University Health Services(UHS) throws a large Wellness Expo in the RAC in partnership with UMBC Recreation. There are over 50 tables with health information on a wide variety of topics, free services to try, fitness demos and free giveaways!

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Upcoming Events

 

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Apr
4

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : 144

Date & Time

April 4, 2023, 6:00 pm7:00 pm

Description

TBC is a full body workout that targets all of the major muscle groups. This workout is designed to contain challenging exercises that focus on building strength, decrease body fat and improve...

Apr
4

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : 144

Date & Time

April 4, 2023, 5:00 pm6:00 pm

Description

Yoga fusion is a trend that blends yoga poses with other fitness regimens. Full body toning with an emphasis on core is achieved through a blend of Hatha yoga and Pilates

Apr
4

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : 130

Date & Time

April 4, 2023, 4:00 pm5:00 pm

Description

Learn how to use body weight and various types of free weights to build muscular strength. Each class will include upper body, lower body, core, and full body exercises.

Apr
4

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Track

Date & Time

April 4, 2023, 4:00 pm4:45 pm

Description

Join us for an Earth Day themed Laps With Chip! Visit with your favoret pup and take her for a walk around that indoor track!

Apr
4

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : 130

Date & Time

April 4, 2023, 12:15 pm12:45 pm

Description

High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is an all levels class where you will perform short bursts of intense work followed by a period of active recovery. This class will be fast paced and FUN!...

Apr
4

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : 144

Date & Time

April 4, 2023, 7:15 am8:15 am

Description

Energy restoring course designed to increase flexibility and mind body awareness through poses.

Apr
3

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : 144

Date & Time

April 3, 2023, 7:00 pm8:00 pm

Description

Drumming class fusing cardio, Pilates, plyometric, isometric movements. Drum sticks provided.

Apr
3

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : 144

Date & Time

April 3, 2023, 6:00 pm7:00 pm

Description

An invigorating total body workout created from using the most progressive techniques and cutting edge choreography set to motivating music that will transform your body resulting in power,...

Apr
3

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Functional Fitness

Date & Time

April 3, 2023, 5:00 pm6:00 pm

Description

Fast paced, high-intensity, total body workout that uses weights, medicine balls, jump ropes and athletic drills.