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

 

Show Upcoming

Oct
5

Fitness Basics

with Joshua

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Indoor Track

Date & Time

October 5, 2015, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Description

Moderate intensity walking and basic strength building activities for a low-impact, individually designed, mid-day workout.

Oct
2

Integrated Yoga

with Abril

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

October 2, 2015, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Description

Will encompass asana, pranayama and meditation. These three elements integrated will strengthen and lengthen the body, balance the mind and give an overall sense of contentement.

Oct
2

Pilates

with Abril

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

October 2, 2015, 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Description

Low-impact, total body mat workout that focuses on core strength.

Oct
2

Daytime Fitness Special!

Zumba with Shahrzad

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

October 2, 2015, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Description

This semester, we are giving you the opportunity to catch your evening instructors in the daylight! Each evening class instructor will teach ONE Daytime Special. October 2nd, Zumba with Shahrzad....

Oct
2

Fitness Basics

wtih Joshua

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Indoor Track

Date & Time

October 2, 2015, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Description

Moderate intensity walking basic strength building activities for a low-impact, individually designed mid-day workout

Oct
1

Yoga

with Laura

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

October 1, 2015, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Description

Energy restoring course designed to increase strength, flexibility and mind body awareness through poses. 

Oct
1

Cardio Kickboxing

with Yvonne

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

October 1, 2015, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Description

Intense, boxing-inspired workout using athletic interval training to create a full body toning experience.