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
13

Yin Yoga

with Jasmine

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

February 13, 2017, 7:05 am – 8:00 am

Description

60 minute yoga fusion class combining a mild flow, yin, and pranayama to target the connective tissues that aren’t typically exercised as much during an active asana practice. 

Feb
10

Integrated Yoga

with Abril

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

February 10, 2017, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Description

90-minute yoga fusion class that will encompass asana, pranayama and meditation; three elements that will strengthen and lengthen the body, balance the mind and give an overall sense of contentment. 

Feb
10

Pilates

with Abril

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

February 10, 2017, 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Description

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

Feb
10

Fitness Basics

with Joshua

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Arena Track

Date & Time

February 10, 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
10

Zumba

with Janet

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

February 10, 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
9

Circuit Weight Training

with Yvonne

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

February 9, 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. 

Feb
9

Kickboxing

with Yvonne

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

February 9, 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.

Feb
9

Zumba

with Summer

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

February 9, 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.

Feb
9

Core Yoga

with Kathleen

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

February 9, 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.