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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Jan
1

January Health Tips

Small Changes for Big Results 2022

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC)

Date

January 1, 2022 – Jan 31, 2022 (All Day Event)

Description

Start your year off by creating healthy habits. Try these small changes!  Replace a sugary drink or soda with water Don't skip meals-Skipping meals can lead to binge eating Add a serving of...

Dec
17

Yoga w/ Ashley

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : 144

Date & Time

December 17, 2021, 7:15 am – 8:00 am

Description

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

Dec
16

Zumba w/ Joella

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : 144

Date & Time

December 16, 2021, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Description

The well-known and easy to follow dance class filled with non-stop cardio set to Latin, pop, and world music.

Dec
16

Yoga w/ Yupa

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : 144

Date & Time

December 16, 2021, 7:15 am – 8:00 am

Description

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

Dec
15

Soul Body Barre w/ Vanda

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : 144

Date & Time

December 15, 2021, 7:00 pm – 8:00 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,...