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Oct 27, 2022

Charlottesville “Swim at Your Own Risk” Aquatics Center Changes Beginning November 4, 2022

Many of you have probably heard about the lifeguard shortages nationwide, forcing several facilities in our area to close their pools or modify hours. acac has worked tirelessly over the last several months to keep our pools open and guarded by certified lifeguards, however, despite incredible efforts by our team, we unfortunately have experienced similar hiring challenges. […]

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Aug 31, 2022

The Ultimate Guide to Zumba Classes

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 […]

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Jul 19, 2022

The Top 6 Health Benefits of Playing Tennis

Tennis is one of those trickster sports that never seems like a serious workout, but actually is a complete full-body exercise that combines all the various elements of cardio, strength training, hand-eye-coordination, and flexibility into one perfect aerobic activity. At ACAC, tennis is one of our favorite racquet sports and ultimate choice in exercise for […]

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May 31, 2022

Cardiovascular Fitness Explained: We’re Answering Your Most Common Cardio Questions

Cardiovascular 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 of misinformation and […]

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May 17, 2022

Your Summer Workout Guide: strength training, cardio, and healthy lifestyle tips for optimal results

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 […]

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May 1, 2023 Recovery

Recovery @ acac Hours | acac Crozet Monday-Thursday 8:00am-8:00pm Friday 8:00am-6:00pm Saturday 8:00am-12:00pm Sunday No staffed hours Recovery services only available during staffed hours. Pricing Session Member Non-Member 15 Min single $20 $25 15 Min 5 pack $85 $106 15 Min 10 pack $170 $212 30 Min single $27 $30 30 Min 5 pack $128 $143 […]

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Jan 17, 2023 Birthday Parties

A party your child will always remember! Pick Your Party Theme The Big Room PartyBig Room Party includes private use of the Big Room and a classroom for 2 hours total.*Bounce house included with all Big Room party rentals. Member | $300Non-member | $350 Arena PartyArena Party includes private use of the Arena space, select […]

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Oct 27, 2022 Charlottesville “Swim at Your Own Risk” Aquatics Center Changes Beginning November 4, 2022

Many of you have probably heard about the lifeguard shortages nationwide, forcing several facilities in our area to close their pools or modify hours. acac has worked tirelessly over the last several months to keep our pools open and guarded by certified lifeguards, however, despite incredible efforts by our team, we unfortunately have experienced similar hiring challenges. […]

read more
Aug 31, 2022 The Ultimate Guide to Zumba Classes

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 […]

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Jul 19, 2022 The Top 6 Health Benefits of Playing Tennis

Tennis is one of those trickster sports that never seems like a serious workout, but actually is a complete full-body exercise that combines all the various elements of cardio, strength training, hand-eye-coordination, and flexibility into one perfect aerobic activity. At ACAC, tennis is one of our favorite racquet sports and ultimate choice in exercise for […]

read more
May 31, 2022 Cardiovascular Fitness Explained: We’re Answering Your Most Common Cardio Questions

Cardiovascular 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 of misinformation and […]

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May 17, 2022 Your Summer Workout Guide: strength training, cardio, and healthy lifestyle tips for optimal results

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 […]

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Mar 17, 2022 Why & How to Add More Green Foods to Your Diet

In order to take in the broadest spectrum of essential nutrients, it’s important to eat as many colors of fruits and vegetables as possible. Green foods are especially beneficial in providing antioxidants and health-promoting phytochemicals such as lutein, which are believed by researchers to protect cells from and slow the rate of cancer. Besides providing […]

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Nov 17, 2021 Six Tips for Balancing Health and Holiday Cheer

By Sarah Frazier, ACSM-CPT, PCES The excitement of Halloween has ended, but the holiday season is just beginning! Many times, the holidays can be a challenging time for folks trying to make healthy choices because of the temptation of sweets and treats around. All foods can fit into a healthy diet in moderation, but there […]

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Oct 8, 2021 What It Means to Eat Seasonally & Why It’s Beneficial

It’s likely that you can find various types of produce all year long at your local grocery store. But did you know that those apples you bought earlier in the spring are actually more nutritious in the fall? Or that zucchini is tastier when bought in late summer versus the middle of winter? If you’ve […]