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

Core Yoga

with Kathleen

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

February 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.

Feb
16

Fitness Basics

with Joshua

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Arena Track

Date & Time

February 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...

Feb
16

Vinyasa Yoga

with Jasmine

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

February 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...

Feb
15

Tone Zone

with Valerie

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

February 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!

Feb
15

Zumba

with Jenn

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

February 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.

Feb
15

Fitness Basics

with Joshua

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Arena Track

Date & Time

February 15, 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...

Feb
15

Zumba

with Tanshina

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

February 15, 2017, 12:00 pm – 1:00 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.

Feb
15

Flow Jams

with Sarah

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

February 15, 2017, 7:05 am – 8:00 am

Description

Vinyasa flow linking mind, body, breath, and beats. Begin and end with a crescendo of heat-building poses in between. Prepare to get down, be present, and let your day go. You'll leave feeling...

Feb
14

Intramural Indoor Soccer

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Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Court 1

Date & Time

February 14, 2017, 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Description

Intramurals will be offering an indoor league this semester. Indoor Soccer games will be played on Mondays & Wednesdays (6-10pm) and Fridays (4-7pm) in the RAC on Court 1.  Indoor Soccer...

Feb
14

Slow Jams

with Sarah

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

February 14, 2017, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Description

Valentine's Day Vinyasa flow Special linking mind, body, breath, and beats. Begin and end with a crescendo of heat-building poses in between. Prepare to get down, be present, and let your day go....