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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Jan
9

Fitness Basics

Group Fitness @ The RAC

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Arena Track

Date & Time

January 9, 2015, 12:00 pm1:00 pm

Description

Combine moderate intensity walking with basic strength training activities for a low impact, mid-day workout. Athletic shoes recommended!  **Class meets on the Arena indoor track!**

Jan
8

Zumba

Group Fitness Class @ The RAC

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

January 8, 2015, 6:00 pm7:00 pm

Description

Come join the party and dance your way to fitness. Zumba combines Latin music and dance for a fun, energy filled workout for everyone!

Jan
8

Kickboxing

Group Fitness Class @ The RAC

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

January 8, 2015, 5:00 pm6:00 pm

Description

Athletic interval training using techniques borrowed from boxing and kickboxing. An intense workout guaranteed to make you sweat!

Jan
8

Ab Crunch

Group Fitness Class @ The RAC

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

January 8, 2015, 4:30 pm5:30 pm

Description

A targeted workout of abdominal, back and core training to strengthen and tone your entire midsection. 

Jan
8

Boot Camp

Group Fitness Class @ The RAC

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

January 8, 2015, 12:00 pm1:00 pm

Description

A total body targeted work out that focuses on flexibility, muscular strength, and muscular endurance.

Jan
8

Fitness Basics

Group Fitness Class @ The RAC

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Arena Track

Date & Time

January 8, 2015, 12:00 pm1:00 pm

Description

Combine moderate intensity walking with basic strength training activities for a low impact, mid-day workout. Athletic shoes and regular attendance recommended! **Class meets on the Arena indoor...

Jan
7

Fitness Basics

Group Fitness Class @ The RAC

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Arena Track

Date & Time

January 7, 2015, 12:00 pm1:00 pm

Description

Combine moderate intensity walking with basic strength training activities for a low impact, mid-day workout. Athletic shoes and regular attendance recommended! **Class meets on the Arena indoor...

Dec
19

Fitness Basics

A Mid-Day, Low-Moderate Intensity Level Workout.

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Indoor Track

Date & Time

December 19, 2014, 12:00 pm1:00 pm

Description

Want to get a total body workout DURING your workday? Come walk & tone your arms, legs and stomach all before you even eat your lunch! Looking to walk your next 5k? Come train at the RAC Arena...

Dec
18

Fitness Basics

A Mid-Day, Low-Moderate Intensity Level Workout.

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Indoor Track

Date & Time

December 18, 2014, 12:00 pm1:00 pm

Description

Want to get a total body workout DURING your workday? Come walk & tone your arms, legs and stomach all before you even eat your lunch! Looking to walk your next 5k? Come train at the RAC Arena...

Dec
18

Piyo Pilates

Awaken your body with an energizing, total-body workout!

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

December 18, 2014, 7:05 am8:00 am

Description

Piyo Pilates is a unique blend of strength training and core conditioning – a perfect combination of Pilates &Yoga set to vibrant music. It is all about energy,power and rhythm.