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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Mar
8

Yin Yoga

with Jasmine

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

March 8, 2018, 7:05 am – 8:00 am

Description

This soothing yoga fusion class combines a mild flow, yin, and pranayama to provide a dynamic practice that will open the heart, body, and mind. Classes are FREE to all UMBC students,...

Mar
7

Rhythm Rumble

with Jenn

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

March 7, 2018, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Description

The Rhythm Rumble workout is an explosive cardio and strengthening exercise system that combines martial arts and dance into a full body workout that gets results. Classes are FREE to all...

Mar
7

Zumba

with Jenn

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

March 7, 2018, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Description

The well-known and easy to follow dance class filled with non-stop cardio set to Latin and World music. Classes are FREE to all UMBC students, faculty/staff and RAC members. No experience or...

Mar
7

Knockout

with Christian

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

March 7, 2018, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Description

Classic boxing skills broken down in a hard-working atmosphere of full-body workouts and flawless punch combinations. Classes are FREE to all UMBC students, faculty/staff and RAC members. No...

Mar
7

Cardio Party

with Jazzo

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

March 7, 2018, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Description

 A non-stop dance part to the latest hits designed to get your heart pumping while learning new moves, and building your skills. Classes are FREE to all UMBC students, faculty/staff and RAC...

Mar
7

Fitness Basics

with Tommy

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Arena Track

Date & Time

March 7, 2018, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Description

Catering to all fitness levels, Fitness Basics offers the fundamentals in strength and conditioning, having the goal of developing fit and determined individuals. Classes are FREE to all UMBC...

Mar
7

Vinyasa Yoga

with Erica

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

March 7, 2018, 7:05 am – 8:00 am

Description

A dynamic, flowing yoga practice that cultivates mindfulness through the connection of movement and breath. Classes are FREE to all UMBC students, faculty/staff and RAC members. No experience...

Mar
6

Zumba

with Summer

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

March 6, 2018, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Description

The well-known and easy to follow dance class filled with non-stop cardio set to Latin and World music. Classes are FREE to all UMBC students, faculty/staff and RAC members. No experience or...

Mar
6

Knockout

with Christian

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

March 6, 2018, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Description

Classic boxing skills broken down in a hard-working atmosphere of full-body workouts and flawless punch combinations Classes are FREE to all UMBC students, faculty/staff and RAC members. No...

Mar
6

Core Yoga

with Erica

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

March 6, 2018, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Description

This yoga class will fire up your core strength as you practice proper posture alignment, flow through yoga sequences and build heat from within by connecting breath to movement. Classes are...