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
20

Fitness Basics

with Tommy

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Arena Track

Date & Time

February 20, 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
20

Yoga w/ Joe

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

February 20, 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
20

Power Yoga

with Dusti

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

February 20, 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
19

Yoga for Strength

with Maureen

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

February 19, 2018, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Description

Build strength with a mix of Vinyasa flow sequences as well as some longer holds to support strong muscles and bones and increase flexibility. Classes are FREE to all UMBC students,...

Feb
19

POP Pilates

with Cat

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

February 19, 2018, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Description

A fusion of ab-chiseling and total body defining moves that challenge you to rhythmically flow from one exercise to the next and develop a rock solid core. Classes are FREE to all UMBC...

Feb
19

Total Body Conditioning

with Jenn

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

February 19, 2018, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Description

Total Body Conditioning is a full-body toning workout that increases your endurance using a combination of dumbbells and body weight training. Classes are FREE to all UMBC students,...

Feb
19

Fitness Basics

with Tommy

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Arena Track

Date & Time

February 19, 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
19

Zumba

with Janet

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

February 19, 2018, 12:00 pm – 1:00 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
19

Intro to Yoga

with Maureen

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

February 19, 2018, 7:05 am – 8:00 am

Description

Creative meditative sequences used to build strength and flexibility through hatha yoga fundamentals. Classes are FREE to all UMBC students, faculty/staff and RAC members. No experience or...

Feb
16

Vinyasa Yoga

with Maureen R.

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

February 16, 2018, 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm

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...