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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Aug
30

Fitness Basics

with Tommy

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Arena Track

Date & Time

August 30, 2017, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Description

Catering to all fitness levels, Fitness Basics offer the fundamentals in strength and conditioning, having the goal of developing fit and determined individuals.

Aug
30

Vinyasa Yoga

with Erica (NEW Instructor!)

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

August 30, 2017, 7:05 am – 8:00 am

Description

Vinyasa Yoga is a dynamic, flowing yoga practice that creates mindfulness through the connection of movement and breath.

Aug
17

Core Power

with Yvonne

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

August 17, 2017, 4:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Description

Core Power conditions and strengthens the entire midsection and more. Using free weights and bands as well as your own body weight. You can expect to gain more tone and endurance.

Aug
17

Zumba

with Janet

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

August 17, 2017, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Description

Zumba is a Latin-inspired class involving dance and aerobic movements performed to energetic music. The choreography can incorporate hip-hop, African, salsa, merengue, Dancehall and Bollywood. 

Aug
16

Buns & Thighs

with Jasmin

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

August 16, 2017, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Description

Buns and Thighs incorporates a variety of fat-blasting movements and lower-body sculpting to specifically target and tone the lower body. 

Aug
16

Zumba

with Jenn/Summer

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

August 16, 2017, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Description

Zumba is a Latin-inspired class involving dance and aerobic movements performed to energetic music. The choreography can incorporate hip-hop, African, salsa, merengue, Dancehall and Bollywood. 

Aug
15

Cardio Party

with Jasmin

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

August 15, 2017, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Description

Cardio Party is a non-stop dance party to the latest hits designed to get your heart pumping. Learn new moves, build your skills or just have fun while building endurance. Cardio Party: Street is...