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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Sep
25

Core w/ Laila

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Functional Fitness Room

Date & Time

September 25, 2023, 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm

Description

This class is designed to build the core muscle by performing a variety of exercises that focuses on the muscles supporting your torso.

Sep
25

Bootcamp w/ Laila

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Functional Fitness Room

Date & Time

September 25, 2023, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Description

Fast paced, high-intensity, total body workout that uses weights, medicine balls, jump ropes and athletic drills.

Sep
25

Cycle w/ Coach Bobb

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : 124

Date & Time

September 25, 2023, 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm

Description

Starting with the basics of periodized training, we are going to learn primary cycling skills while building strength and endurance on and off the spin bike. The class will focus mostly in the...

Sep
25

Flag Football League

Location

Stadium : Field 1

Date & Time

September 25, 2023, 12:00 pm – Oct 27, 2023 5:00 pm

Description

Registration: 8/23/23-9/21/2023 League dates: 9/25/23-10/27/2023 Monday Wednesday Friday 12pm-5pm Playoffs: 10/30/23-11/3/2023 Manager's Meeting 9/22/23 12pm in RAC 230

Sep
25

Cycle w/ Joella

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : 124

Date & Time

September 25, 2023, 7:15 am – 7:45 am

Description

This class is a great cardiovascular workout. Pedal through hill climbs, sprints, and many other challenging drills and exercises. All levels are welcome. Remember to bring a towel and water...

Sep
24

Yoga w/ Jean

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : 144

Date & Time

September 24, 2023, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Description

Energy restoring course designed to increase flexibility and mind body awareness through poses.

Sep
23

Barre w/ Lydia

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : 144

Date & Time

September 23, 2023, 10:15 am – 11:15 am

Description

A class focused on strength, stretching, and toning to music inspired by a combination of pilates, yoga, and ballet. In this class you will use light weights and bodyweight to build strength,...

Sep
22

Functional Strength w/ Joella

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Functional Fitness Room

Date & Time

September 22, 2023, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Description

This class will utilize the Queenax functional training equipment to build functional strength for everyday activities. This class will challenge your balance while helping you build muscles. Each...

Sep
21

Soul Body Barre w/ Vanda

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : 144

Date & Time

September 21, 2023, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Description

An invigorating total body workout created from using the most progressive techniques and cutting edge choreography set to motivating music that will transform your body resulting in power,...