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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May
19

Pilates

with Abril

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

May 19, 2017, 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Description

Pilates is a low-impact, total body mat workout that focuses on core strength.

May
19

Cardio Party

with Jasmin

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

May 19, 2017, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Description

Non-stop dance party to the latest hits designed to get your heart pumping. Learn new moves, build your skills or just have fun while building endurance.

May
19

Fitness Basics

with Joshua

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Arena Track

Date & Time

May 19, 2017, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Description

Do you have any health goals you are trying to achieve? A better build for the summer? Have you been working out consistently but feel like you have hit a plateau? Come to Fitness Basics for help...

May
18

Circuit Weight Training

with Yvonne

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

May 18, 2017, 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 level. 

May
18

Kickboxing

with Yvonne

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

May 18, 2017, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Description

Kickboxing combines martial art inspired moves and athletic conditioning moves to sculpt, tone and challenge your body from head to toe.

May
18

Zumba

with Summer

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

May 18, 2017, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Description

Is a Latin-inspired class involving dance and aerobic movements performed to energetic music. The choreography can incorporate hip-hop, African, salsa, merengue, Dancehall and Bollywood.

May
18

Core Yoga

with Kathleen

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

May 18, 2017, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Description

Bring awareness & strengthening to your core (abdomen, low back, thighs, glutes while providing improved stability, strength & stamina through standing, reclined & flowing postures.

May
18

Fitness Basics

with Joshua

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Arena Track

Date & Time

May 18, 2017, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Description

Do you have any health goals you are trying to achieve? A better build for the summer? Have you been working out consistently but feel like you have hit a plateau? Come to Fitness Basics for help...

May
18

Vinyasa Yoga

with Jasmine

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

May 18, 2017, 7:05 am – 8:00 am

Description

Dynamic, flowing yoga practice that connects movement and breath in a fluid sequence including: dynamic stretching, sun salutations, balancing/standing postures, arm balance preparation and breath...

May
17

Tone Zone

with Valerie

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

May 17, 2017, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Description

Lets get kick off Spring with a great class that will tighten and strengthen your abs, buns and thighs, and a little more! And please keep in mind, great music, laughter and having FUN are required!