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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Nov
19

Morning Vinyasa Yoga

Start your week off with a relaxing, mind and body workout.

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

November 19, 2014, 7:05 am – 8:00 am

Description

Yoga that flows from one movement to the next linked through your breath. This class focuses on building, engaging, and energizing the muscles in the body. Our goal is to practice in a calm and...

Nov
18

Fitness Basics

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

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Indoor Track

Date & Time

November 18, 2014, 12:00 pm – 1:00 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...

Nov
18

Hatha Yoga

Come unwind and destress through mediation and relaxation.

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

November 18, 2014, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

Description

Learn to unwind, de-stress, and re-energize with Hatha Yoga postures, meditation, and breathing. This class will help you reach into your inner being, lighten your heart and mind, and come away...

Nov
17

Fitness Basics

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

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Indoor Track

Date & Time

November 17, 2014, 12:00 pm – 1:00 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...

Nov
17

Morning Vinyasa Yoga

Start your week off with a relaxing, mind and body workout.

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

November 17, 2014, 7:05 am – 8:00 am

Description

Yoga that flows from one movement to the next linked through your breath. This class focuses on building, engaging, and energizing the muscles in the body. Our goal is to practice in a calm and...