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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Sep

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : 144

Date & Time

September 9, 2024, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Description

This class combines High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) with strength work to give you a great overall workout. HIIT uses high intensity exercises for a brief period with short intervals of...

View Event Details for HIIT & Tone w/ Maria

Sep

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : 144

Date & Time

September 9, 2024, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Description

A mind-body workout that blends yoga and Pilates movements, athletic training, and inspirational music to build strength, balance, mobility, and flexibility.

View Event Details for Yoga Fusion w/ Vanda

Sep

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Functional Fitness

Date & Time

September 9, 2024, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Description

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

View Event Details for Bootcamp w/ Laila

Sep

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : 144

Date & Time

September 9, 2024, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Description

This class includes an introduction to the Ashtanga method – a dynamic and strong practice linking breath to movement. Participants will be guided through the initial sequence of poses in a manner...

View Event Details for Accessible Ashtanga Yoga w/ Jess

Sep

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : 124

Date & Time

September 9, 2024, 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm

Description

Starting with the basics of periodized training, we are going to learn primary cycling skills while building strength and endurance on and off the spin bike. The class will focus mostly in the...

View Event Details for Cycle w/ Coach Bobb

Sep

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : 124

Date & Time

September 9, 2024, 7:15 am – 8:15 am

Description

This class is a great cardiovascular workout. Pedal through hill climbs, sprints, and many other challenging drills and exercises. All levels are welcome. Remember to bring a towel and water...