When it comes to fitness, many people focus on aerobic exercise like running. While aerobic workouts are important especially for cardiovascular health, anaerobic exercise is crucial for a well-rounded fitness routine and maintaining health. Our guide will examine anaerobic exercise, why it’s important, its benefits, and the different types of anaerobic exercises and provide […]
Is your child ready to dive into the wonderful world of swimming? At acac, we have programs dedicated to swimmers of all ages with swim safety at the core of our curriculum. Our classes and instructors will help your child build foundational water safety skills and confidence that will last a lifetime. Let’s examine this […]
We are thrilled to bring Ber’s Bowl back to acac Midlothian and to acac Short Pump in 2024. Below you will find our schedule of classes for the weekend at both clubs. Just click on the schedule to open it up into a printable format. acac donates $1 for each class a member takes and […]
Mental Health and Hydration: The Ultimate Duo It is crucial to know why drinking water is so important – especially when it’s such a basic (and sometimes annoying) task. But, the truth is, drinking water is beneficial for reason’s besides just staying hydrated. It can be an effective tool in helping to alleviate many of the mental […]
Zumba marked its 20th anniversary last year since being founded in 2001 by Columbian dancer and choreographer Alberto Perez. But for many, Zumba classes are still relatively new. So, what exactly is Zumba? Zumba is a Latin-inspired dance-based fitness class. Zumba classes are considered cardio and aerobic workouts due to the ability to increase the […]
Cardiovascular fitness, or Cardio Fitness, in essence, is pretty simple: it’s a type of exercise or activity that is done for an extended period of time and requires a heavy increase of oxygen to the muscles in order to increase longevity and endurance. And while most people know popular cardio exercises, there’s still a lot […]
Hello, summer! How we’ve missed you. Summer is always the best time to take a look at your current nutrition and fitness routine and make any necessary changes that will help you meet your goals! With the reintroduction of beach days, outdoor sports, and fresh, seasonal fruits, there’s no better time than now to up […]
Originally Published: Oct 29, 2015 Making Fitness a Priority in YOUR Life! by Nina Szemis Here at acac, we encourage you to Live Your Best. Exercise helps you avoid injury and illness, sleep better, combat stress in positive ways, and maintain a healthy weight, as well as many other benefits. But how are we making fitness a priority in our […]
Originally Published: Apr 02, 2020 Exercise not only helps you live longer—it helps you live better. Exercise has been proven to not just improve the quality of life; it also can ward off disease, elevate mood, and enhance everyday activities for every population, even more so in older demographics. As the body ages, its physical […]
Originally Published: May 18, 2016 By Jeremy Robinson, Certified Personal Trainer By now, we’ve all heard that exercise is important for our overall health. But it’s really easy to let life get in the way of your best laid fitness plans. As a trainer, I’ve heard the gamut of excuses, from “I don’t have time,” to “I’ll check […]