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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Jan
24

Vinyasa Yoga

with Erica

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

January 24, 2018, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Description

Creative meditative sequences used to build strength and flexibility through vinyasa yoga fundamentals.

Jan
23

Power Yoga

with Dusti

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

January 23, 2018, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Description

A dynamic, flowing yoga practice that cultivates mindfulness through the connection of movement and breath.

Jan
23

Cardio Party

with Jasmin

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

January 23, 2018, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Canceled

Description

A non-stop dance part to the latest hits designed to get your heart pumping while learning new moves, and building your skills. 

Jan
23

Core Yoga

with Javier

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

January 23, 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.

Jan
23

Fitness Basics

with Tommy

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Arena Track

Date & Time

January 23, 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.

Jan
23

Knockout

with Christian

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

January 23, 2018, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Description

Classic boxing skills broken down in a hard-working atmosphere of full-body workouts and flawless punch combinations

Jan
22

Trap Yoga

with Jasmine

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

January 22, 2018, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Description

Traditional asanas and pranayama set to trap music, a type of hip-hop originating from the southern United States.

Jan
22

Zumba

with Jenn

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

January 22, 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...

Jan
22

Fitness Basics

with Tommy

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Arena Track

Date & Time

January 22, 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.