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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Feb
27

Fitness Basics

Group Fitness @ the RAC

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

February 27, 2015, 12:00 pm1:00 pm

Description

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

Feb
27

Yoga

Group Fitness @ the RAC

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

February 27, 2015, 7:05 am8:00 am

Description

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

Feb
26

Yoga

Group Fitness @ the RAC

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

February 26, 2015, 6:00 pm7:00 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 Vinyasa Yoga with Camille every...

Feb
26

Cardio Kickboxing

Group Fitness @ the RAC

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

February 26, 2015, 5:00 pm6:00 pm

Description

This intense, boxing-inspired workout is guaranteed to make you sweat! Join us for athletic interval training and a full body toning experience.

Feb
26

Fitness Basics

Group Fitness @ the RAC

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Indoor Track

Date & Time

February 26, 2015, 12:00 pm1:00 pm

Description

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

Feb
26

Buns and Thighs

Group Fitness @ the RAC

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

February 26, 2015, 11:30 am12:30 pm

Description

This is a workout specifically targeting the lower body with fat blasting movements and Pilates inspired mat work.

Feb
26

Yoga

Group Fitness @ the RAC

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

February 26, 2015, 7:05 am8:00 am

Description

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

Feb
25

Zumba

Group Fitness @ the RAC

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

February 25, 2015, 6:00 pm7:00 pm

Description

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