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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Dec
1

Yoga w/ Yupa

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : 144

Date & Time

December 1, 2022, 7:15 am – 8:15 am

Description

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

Dec
1

December Fitness Challenge

Plank Challenge

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC)

Date

December 1, 2022 – Dec 31, 2022 (All Day Event)

Description

Finish the semester strong! This December complete our plank challenge and win a prize! Follow the program below to be able to complete a 3-minute plank by the end of the month! Email...

Dec
1

December Health Focus

Smart Core

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC)

Date

December 1, 2022 – Dec 31, 2022 (All Day Event)

Description

For the month of December we are focusing on smart core! Your core muscles are more than just your abs! They include muscles in your trunk, hips, and spine and they are important for stability and...

Nov
30

Pound W/ Jenn

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : 130

Date & Time

November 30, 2022, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Description

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

Nov
30

Warrior Rhythm w/Cat

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : 130

Date & Time

November 30, 2022, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Description

WARRIOR Rhythm is a fitness fusion of strength, cardio, and rebel yoga. Fitness-focused with yoga undertones, WARRIOR Rhythm™ increases strength, flexibility, and balance. It’s yoga + weights +...

Nov
30

RUMBLE

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : 130

Date & Time

November 30, 2022, 4:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Description

RUMBLE by R.I.P.P.E.D. is a cardio mixed martial arts inspired group exercise class taking cardio kickboxing to another level. Get ready to punch, kick, and strike the stress away as you work your...