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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Aug
2

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : 124

Date & Time

August 2, 2023, 5:00 pm5:30 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...

Aug
2

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : 144

Date & Time

August 2, 2023, 12:00 pm12:30 pm

Description

Learn how to use body weight and various types of free weights to build muscular strength. Each class will include upper body, lower body, core, and full body exercises.

Aug
1

Monthly Health Focus, August

Stay Active On Campus

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC)

Date

August 1, 2023Aug 31, 2023 (All Day Event)

Description

The August health focus is to stay active on campus! The RAC has a ton of resources for you to stay active this summer. Head over to our website recreation.umbc.edu to learn more about the...

Jul
31

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : 144

Date & Time

July 31, 2023, 6:00 pm7:00 pm

Description

combines step aerobics and dumbbell strength training for a comprehensive total body workout. It’s all done to great music and movements that will leave you feeling incredible!

Jul
31

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Functional Fitness

Date & Time

July 31, 2023, 5:00 pm6:00 pm

Description

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

Jul
31

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : 124

Date & Time

July 31, 2023, 12:00 pm12:30 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...

Jul
26

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : 124

Date & Time

July 26, 2023, 5:00 pm5:30 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...

Jul
26

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : 144

Date & Time

July 26, 2023, 12:00 pm12:30 pm

Description

Learn how to use body weight and various types of free weights to build muscular strength. Each class will include upper body, lower body, core, and full body exercises.