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Jul 11, 2024

p.r.e.p. Corner | Post-Workout Recovery Essentials

p.r.e.p. Corner is a monthly blog put together by our in-house registered nurses of our physician referred exercise program (p.r.e.p.) here at acac! Working out is super important; obviously, as a health club, we preach that! However, a huge and often forgotten aspect of health and wellness is post-workout recovery. Proper recovery maximizes the benefits […]

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Oct 30, 2023

Why Does Stretching Feel Good?

While you may have heard about the importance of stretching and flexibility, did you know that putting this practice into action will benefit you physically, mentally, and emotionally too? Most days, we spend countless hours at work sitting at a desk or at home watching TV on the couch, letting our bodies sit idle. Taking […]

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Feb 3, 2021

The Importance of a Good Cool Down

Originally Published: May 24, 2017 Whether you took an energizing group exercise class, went for a run, or worked out around the club with a trainer, a good cool down is important! We asked a few of our Group Exercise Directors at acac for their insight. What does a cool down do for you?  . . .  A […]

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Feb 3, 2021

How to Improve Your Flexibility This Winter

Originally Published: Jan 23, 2020 We all know the importance of stretching before and after physical activity. But did you know that it’s even more important in the wintertime? Cold weather causes our muscles to contract and tighten in order to conserve body heat. This contraction results in stiff joints and a lower range of […]

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Feb 3, 2021

Why You Should Begin Foam Rolling

Originally Published: Mar 07, 2018 Many people go to the gym and rush through their workout without making time to warm up, cool down, or properly stretch. Forgoing these activities results in sore muscles, slower movements, and weaker performance during exercise. Enter the foam roller. A foam roller looks like a Styrofoam tube and can usually be […]

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Jul 11, 2024 p.r.e.p. Corner | Post-Workout Recovery Essentials

p.r.e.p. Corner is a monthly blog put together by our in-house registered nurses of our physician referred exercise program (p.r.e.p.) here at acac! Working out is super important; obviously, as a health club, we preach that! However, a huge and often forgotten aspect of health and wellness is post-workout recovery. Proper recovery maximizes the benefits […]

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Oct 30, 2023 Why Does Stretching Feel Good?

While you may have heard about the importance of stretching and flexibility, did you know that putting this practice into action will benefit you physically, mentally, and emotionally too? Most days, we spend countless hours at work sitting at a desk or at home watching TV on the couch, letting our bodies sit idle. Taking […]

read more
Feb 3, 2021 The Importance of a Good Cool Down

Originally Published: May 24, 2017 Whether you took an energizing group exercise class, went for a run, or worked out around the club with a trainer, a good cool down is important! We asked a few of our Group Exercise Directors at acac for their insight. What does a cool down do for you?  . . .  A […]

read more
Feb 3, 2021 How to Improve Your Flexibility This Winter

Originally Published: Jan 23, 2020 We all know the importance of stretching before and after physical activity. But did you know that it’s even more important in the wintertime? Cold weather causes our muscles to contract and tighten in order to conserve body heat. This contraction results in stiff joints and a lower range of […]

read more
Feb 3, 2021 Why You Should Begin Foam Rolling

Originally Published: Mar 07, 2018 Many people go to the gym and rush through their workout without making time to warm up, cool down, or properly stretch. Forgoing these activities results in sore muscles, slower movements, and weaker performance during exercise. Enter the foam roller. A foam roller looks like a Styrofoam tube and can usually be […]

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Feb 2, 2021 5 Benefits of Partner Yoga

Yoga is often considered a solo activity – a time for self-reflection, for being quiet and achieving inner peace. Successfully practicing yoga with a partner, however, requires a different set of skills: communication, awareness of others and a sense of cooperation outside the self. Partner yoga may seem intimidating, especially if you’re new to yoga in general. But […]

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Jan 20, 2021 What to Know Before Your First Heated Yoga Class

Published: Jan 09, 2020 Stay warm this winter with heated yoga! Whether you’ve been practicing yoga for years or you are a beginner student, heated yoga will take your practice to the next level. Yoga is considered heated or hot when the room temperature ranges between 80 – 100 degrees F. What are the benefits of heated yoga? Practicing […]