Fitness and Wellness Monthly Special Events

🌟 Get Ready to Step into Summer! 🌟

Join our Retrievers on the Move Step Challenge from April 14th – May 15th and start moving toward your summer goals! 🚶‍♂️🐾

Sign up NOW as an individual or grab a group of up to 10 and compete together! 💪👟 Track your steps, stay active, and have fun along the way.

🔗 Sign up today 

Laps with Chip: Earth Day Edition!

This month, Laps with Chip is heading outdoors! Instead of our usual walk around the indoor track, Chip will be cheering you on at the Earth Day 3K on April 23rd!

Come say hi to Chip at 12:00 PM, just before the race kicks off at 12:15 PM.

If you’re participating in Retrievers on the Move, this is the perfect way to get your steps in while celebrating Earth Day with the UMBC community!

All events are open for full participation by all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected category under applicable federal law, state law, and the University’s nondiscrimination policy.

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Jan
1

January Fitness Challenge

Try something new for 20 days in January!

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC)

Date

January 1, 2022Jan 31, 2022 (All Day Event)

Description

Try a new exercise for 20 days in January. Try a new exercise, new cardio or weight machine or try a new virtual fitness class! You can also check out UMBCRecTV on Youtube for workout videos posted from January 3rd-28th. Make it what you need to start your year with some new healthy habits. Complete all 20 days and get a UMBC REC T-shirt!
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Jan
1

January Health Tips

Small Changes for Big Results 2022

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC)

Date

January 1, 2022Jan 31, 2022 (All Day Event)

Description

Start your year off by creating healthy habits. Try these small changes! 
  • Replace a sugary drink or soda with water
  • Don't skip meals-Skipping meals can lead to binge eating
  • Add a serving of vegetables to each meal to help you feel fuller
  • Get up and move at least 5 minutes every hour
  • Move a minimum of 20 minutes a day
  • Meditate daily
  • Get outside Daily
  • Get 8 hours of sleep a night
  • Drink 64 ounces of water daily
  • Plan meals ahead of time to stay on track
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Dec
13

Flow & Restore Yoga

Flow & Restore Yoga with Maureen

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

December 13, 2019, 4:30 pm6:00 pm

Description

This class will warm up the body with an invigorating vinyasa flow practice before settling into a deeper restorative sequence targeting connective tissue. 
Dec
13

Fitness Basics

Fitness Basics with Lindsay

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : RAC Arena Track

Date & Time

December 13, 2019, 12:00 pm1:00 pm

Description

Catering to all fitness levels within a small group, Fitness Basics offers the fundamentals in strength and conditioning, having the goal of developing fit and determined individuals.
Dec
13

Basic Yoga

Basic Yoga with Yupa

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

December 13, 2019, 7:05 am8:05 am

Description

Focusing on the foundation and alignment for each pose while building strength and promoting flexibility with the body. You can expect an emphasis on simplicity, repetition, and ease of movement. All levels are welcome. 
Dec
12

Weight Training

Weight Training with Yvonne

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

December 12, 2019, 6:00 pm7:00 pm

Description

Burn fat & strengthen your body with this class. Get into the weight room with more confidence and knowledge on how to properly weight lift to train and build muscle you didn’t know you have.  Challenge yourself each week, but remember, you can always drop the weights if they become too much! 
Dec
12

Ultimate Kickboxing

Ultimate Kickboxing with Yvonne

Location

Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Fitness Studio

Date & Time

December 12, 2019, 5:00 pm6:00 pm

Description

Combines martial art inspired moves and athletic conditioning moves to sculpt, tone, and challenge your body head to toe.