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
16

Fitness Basics

with Tommy

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Arena Track

Date & Time

February 16, 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...

Feb
16

Hip Hop Funk

with Janet

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

February 16, 2018, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Description

Dance cardio course using the latest sounds in rap, R&B and pop music with movement influences from Jazz, the free movement of Funk, Hip Hop, and more. Classes are FREE to all UMBC...

Feb
15

CWT/TRX Strength

with Yvonne

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

February 15, 2018, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Description

Provides attendees with the opportunity to learn forms and styles of lifting to get more comfortable with weights while building strength, gaining muscle mass and pushing yourself to the next...

Feb
15

Ultimate Kickboxing

with Yvonne

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

February 15, 2018, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Description

Combines martial art inspired moves and athletic conditioning moves to sculpt, tone and challenge your body head to toe. Classes are FREE to all UMBC students, faculty/staff and RAC members....

Feb
15

TRX Core

with Yvonne

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

February 15, 2018, 4:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Description

Use the TRX suspension trainer to sculpt that six pack and strengthen your core using static planks and dynamic movements that boost your functional strength, challenge your core and improve your...

Feb
15

Fitness Basics

with Tommy

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Arena Track

Date & Time

February 15, 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...

Feb
15

Yin Yoga

with Jasmine

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

February 15, 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,...

Feb
14

Rhythm Rumble

with Jenn

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

February 14, 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...

Feb
14

Zumba

with Jenn

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

February 14, 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...