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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Mar
16

Cans Will Make 'Em Dance

A Game Room Cardio Party Special

Location

The Commons : Game Room

Date & Time

March 16, 2017, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Description

Join us for a Game Room Cardio Party Special! "Cans Will Make Em Dance" with Jasmin! 7-9pm March 16th Bring canned goods to donate to a good cause! Space is limited. Please RSVP to attend below...

Mar
16

Circuit Weight Training

with Yvonne

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

March 16, 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. 

Mar
16

Intramural Men's Basketball

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Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Court 1

Date & Time

March 16, 2017, 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Description

Intramurals will be offering a Men's Intramural Basketball this semester. Men's Basketball games will be played on Tuesday and Thursdays (6-10pm) in the RAC on Court 2.  Men's Basketball Season...

Mar
16

Kickboxing

with Yvonne

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

March 16, 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.

Mar
16

Zumba

with Summer

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

March 16, 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.

Mar
16

Core Yoga

with Kathleen

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

March 16, 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.

Mar
16

Fitness Basics

with Joshua

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Arena Track

Date & Time

March 16, 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...

Mar
16

Vinyasa Yoga

with Jasmine

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

March 16, 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...

Mar
15

Tone Zone

with Valerie

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

March 15, 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!

Mar
15

Zumba

with Jenn

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

March 15, 2017, 5:00 pm – 6:00 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.