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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Feb
28

Cardio Party

with Jazzo

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

February 28, 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...

Feb
28

Fitness Basics

with Tommy

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Arena Track

Date & Time

February 28, 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...

Feb
28

Vinyasa Yoga

with Erica

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

February 28, 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...

Feb
27

Zumba

with Summer

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

February 27, 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...

Feb
27

Knockout

with Christian

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

February 27, 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...

Feb
27

Core Yoga

with Erica

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

February 27, 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...

Feb
27

Fitness Basics

with Tommy

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Arena Track

Date & Time

February 27, 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...

Feb
27

Yoga w/ Joe

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

February 27, 2018, 11:30 am – 12:00 pm

Description

A progressive Hatha Yoga class with poses, meditation, and breathing exercises, and welcomes students of any age, with any level of yoga experience. Classes are FREE to all UMBC students,...

Feb
27

Power Yoga

with Dusti

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

February 27, 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...

Feb
27

5v5 Basketball League

#GETACTIVE

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Court 2

Date

February 27, 2018 – Apr 19, 2018 (All Day Event)

Description

The Intramural 5v5 Basketball games will be played on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 6-10 pm on court 2 in the RAC. 5v5 Basketball Season Begins: 2/27/18  Registration: Starting Friday,...