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
15

Functional Strength w/ Joella

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Functional Fitness Room

Date & Time

September 15, 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
14

Soul Body Barre w/ Vanda

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : 144

Date & Time

September 14, 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,...

Sep
14

Cycle w/ Joella

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : 124

Date & Time

September 14, 2023, 4:30 pm – 5:00 pm

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
14

Zumba w/ Krista

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : 144

Date & Time

September 14, 2023, 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm

Description

This is a 45 minute version of the well-known and easy to follow dance class filled with non-stop cardio set to Latin, pop, and world music.

Sep
13

Kickboxing+ w/ Cat

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : 130

Date & Time

September 13, 2023, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Description

This is a boxing-inspired workout that created a full body toning experience fused with another style of exercise each week, like cardio, HITT, strength or stretching. You can find more examples...