At acac Fitness & Wellness Centers, our Medical Wellness approach focuses on the whole person — combining medically informed exercise, lifestyle support, and compassionate coaching to help members feel stronger, more confident, and better equipped for lifelong health.
Adaptive Group Exercise
Certified Personal Trainers
Dedicated Exercise Spaces
Monthly Health Seminars
On Site Medical Team
On Site Physical Therapy
Warm Water Aquatics
Supporting Every Stage of Health
Health journeys aren’t one-size-fits-all. That’s why acac offers programs that support members across a wide range of needs, including those managing medical conditions or returning to activity after injury. With trained professionals, specialized programming, and supportive spaces, we help members progress safely from where they are toward where they want to be.
Cancer Survivorship
NEW! Cancer Survivorship Exercise Program
We are excited to announce a new partnership with Maple Tree Cancer Alliance, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of individuals who battle cancer. As the leading provider of exercise oncology in the world, Maple Tree has developed evidence-based, cancer-specific exercise programs to help individuals battling cancer live better, exactly what acac is all about.
We are now offering Maple Tree’s Survivorship Program, which is designed to help cancer survivors regain strength, reduce side effects, and improve overall well-being through exercise. This three-month, evidence-based exercise program makes it easier for survivors to stay active and take charge of their health. Overall, cancer survivors who exercise during remission have a five-fold decrease in all-cause mortality compared to those who remain sedentary!
Participating locations | Midlothian, Short Pump
GLP-1 Support
This 3-month program is designed for individuals who are currently taking obesity management medications (GLP-1s, GIPs, etc) or individuals considering taking these medications. Work with our specialty trainers to make sure you are getting the support you need from an exercise standpoint and set up a proper nutrition/health coaching plan. The programs includes 1-on-1 meetings, support group-type interactions, monthly educational seminars, and more.
Participating Locations | Midlothian, Short Pump, Main Line, West Chester, Albemarle Square, Downtown
Healthy Lifestyle Support
Need help with accountability? Looking to lose some weight? Are you at risk for developing Diabetes? We have partnered with the CDC to offer a group-based program that has been proven to help participants lose weight, adopt better eating habits, and achieve the recommended amount of physical activity. We utilize the Prevent T2 curriculum developed for the National Diabetes Prevention Program.
The program consists of 24 meetings, covering different wellness topics, and is led by our certified lifestyle coaches. The program is covered by Medicare for qualified individuals.
Could you benefit from healthy lifestyle support?
Fill out our form to connect with a coordinator and get started.
Participating Locations | Midlothian, Short Pump, Main Line, West Chester, Albemarle Square, Downtown, Simpsonville
Nutrition Support
What we put in our bodies is so important for achieving overall health and fitness goals. Fuel your body for better results with nutrition counseling that aligns your eating habits with your training and performance goals. Get practical strategies that support energy, recovery, and lasting progress.
Personalized Nutrition: Custom plans built around your goals and lifestyle
Lose Weight Fast: Structured coaching for fast, safe results
Body Composition: Track muscle, fat, and progress beyond the scale
Health Coaching: One-on-one support for lasting lifestyle change
Nutrition services with Registered Dietician Margaret Moses
Participating Locations | West Chester, Main Line, Eagleview
Nutrition counseling through health coaching program by our certified personal trainers
Participating Locations | All acac club locations.
Pedaling for Parkinson’s
The Pedaling for Parkinson’s™ program is based on research indicating that forced exercise on a bicycle can reduce symptoms of Parkinson’s. In fact, participants who ride three days a week over eight weeks have shown improvement in their Parkinson’s-related symptoms by as much as 35%.
With a referral to acac’s p.r.e.p. program, participants enjoy unlimited Pedaling for Parkinson’s group exercise classes and get full access to the club amenities and support.
Participating Locations | Short Pump, Albemarle Square
Physical Therapy
Having physical therapy available within your fitness center makes wellness more seamless and accessible. Conveniently located on-site, our in-house Physical Therapy clinics offer evidence-based manual therapy focused treatments that are custom-designed to help you recover from your injury or condition as quickly as possible.
Our Charlottesville, Virginia locations are proud home to our co-owned Physical Therapy at acac clinics, operated in partnership with Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital. Other club locations offer on-site physical therapy clinics through unaffiliated third-party vendors for your convenience.
Locations with Physical Therapy at acac | Albemarle Square, Crozet, Downtown, Pantops
Other Locations On-Site Physical Therapy | West Chester, Main Line
Precision Performance Health
Experience a truly team-based approach to health and wellness with our physician-supervised program, developed in collaboration with the PVH Institute. Our expert team meets monthly to review your progress, ensuring a coordinated and personalized strategy to help you achieve your goals. From your initial consultation with Dr. Chris Mulholland to ongoing assessments, including full-panel bloodwork, metabolic and VO2 Max testing, personal training, and nutrition guidance, our multidisciplinary team works together to optimize your health at every step. Take charge of your well-being with a program designed for collaboration and results.
Participating Locations | Main Line
P.R.E.P.®
Developed by acac Fitness & Wellness, the Physician Referred Exercise Program (p.r.e.p.®) was designed with one goal in mind: to help individuals with health concerns safely begin or return to exercise, under professional supervision. Originally developed to bridge the gap between medical care and fitness, p.r.e.p.® supports recovery, wellness, and lifelong health through medically informed movement.
Whether you’re managing a chronic condition, recovering from a procedure, or simply new to exercise, p.r.e.p.® offers a structured, supportive path forward. And it’s not just for one type of participant; this program is open to all fitness levels and tailored to your unique needs.
Participating Locations | Albemarle Square, Crozet, Downtown, Pantops, Eagleview, Midlothian, Short Pump, West Chester, Main Line
FAQs
“acac has been a highlight of a challenging period as I recover from knee surgery. There are machines not available in my PT facility that acac offers. The classes are small and well taught. Front desk super friendly. I could go on and on. Thank you.”
— Jon P., Midlothian“They have a wide range of skill levels, ages, diversity, etc, where no one will feel out of place. I can very comfortably work out and not feel at all like I’m being judged. Perfect club to get back onto your fitness journey.”
— Kevin B., West Chester“I’ve been a member of ACAC for 21 years (I will celebrate my 80th birthday this year)! I’ve tried practically every activity that ACAC offers. I start every day at ‘the club.’ [ACAC] is the biggest bargain in town – just ask my doctor. With the money I save on doctors and medicines, I splurge some on small group personal training. And, the social aspect of ACAC is certainly one more freebie added to the mix!”
— Kay, Charlottesville
Fitness that fits your life at acac
With state-of-the-art training spaces, premium recovery amenities, and classes for every fitness level, discover how acac can help you live your best.