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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Mar
25

Ab Crunch

with Jazzo

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

March 25, 2015, 4:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Description

Abdominal, back, and core training to strengthen and tone your entire midsection.

Mar
25

Fitness Basics

Start Simple.

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Indoor Track

Date & Time

March 25, 2015, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Description

Combine moderate intensity walking with basic strength building activities for a low impact, mid-day workout. 

Mar
25

Zumba

Let it move you...

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

March 25, 2015, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Description

This Latin-based dance cardio class is easy to follow and energy-filled! Come join the fun and move your way!

Mar
25

PiYo Pilates

Energy. Power. Rhythm.

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

March 25, 2015, 7:05 am – 8:00 am

Description

Energy. Power. Rhythm. This strength training and core conditioning course is the perfect combination of Pilates and Yoga.

Mar
24

Yoga (Guest Instructor)

Retreat. Relax. Release.

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

March 24, 2015, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Description

The perfect course to relieve stress and restore personal energy. Increase your strength, flexibility and mind body awareness by breathing through poses. Join Laura Blevins for yoga this evening...

Mar
24

Step & Sculpt

Step up and get down!

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

March 24, 2015, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Description

Strength training, cardio and music with a step! This class will tone your legs and strengthen your heart.

Mar
24

Ab Crunch

with Ricardo

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

March 24, 2015, 4:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Description

Abdominal, back, and core training to strengthen and tone your entire midsection. 

Mar
24

Fitness Basics

Group Fitness @ the RAC

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Indoor Track

Date & Time

March 24, 2015, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm – Canceled

Description

Combine moderate intensity walking with basic strength building activities for a low impact, mid-day workout. 

Mar
24

Yoga With Joe

Find Midday Peace.

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

March 24, 2015, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

Description

The perfect course to relieve stress and restore personal energy. Increase your strength, flexibility and mind body awareness by breathing through poses. Experience an extended Hatha Yoga class...