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Feb 3, 2021 What’s a Warm Up…and Why Do I Need One?

Originally Published: Mar 02, 2016 By Nick Lynch, certified personal trainer  Chairs hate me. Any time I sit for more than 30 minutes at the computer, in the car, or even at home on the couch, I can feel myself folding up into a little bundled ball of a person. This is a problem. Being a […]

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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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Feb 3, 2021 On Demand Fitness with acac Instructors and Trainers

We’re thrilled to offer you an extensive library of live stream fitness, nutrition, and lifestyle content at your fingertips—including some of your favorite classes with our own acac instructors and 1:1 sessions with acac personal trainers (1:1s coming soon)! Our library of branded content is growing daily, with favorites including Vinyasa, LaBlast, AfterBurn, Barre, Power Sculpt, […]

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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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Feb 1, 2021 How to Interpret Your InBody Scan

The InBody Body Composition Analyzer goes beyond the scale or traditional BMI testing. A 15 – 120 second scan gives you a complete body composition analysis and allows you to see your fat, muscle, and water levels. But what does it mean? acac Medical Director Dr. Greg Degnan breaks it down for us. . . . acac‘s certified […]

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Jan 29, 2021 Waterpark

View aquatics hours Looking to bring a guest? Visit this link or contact your club for rates & more information. Our Outdoor Waterpark policy can be found here.

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Jan 29, 2021 Trainings & Certifications

Expert training available year round. Get trained and certified at acac and gain the skills and confidence needed to handle any water emergency. For more details, please fill out the form below.

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Jan 28, 2021 Family Time

Staying active as a family helps build a foundation for a lifetime of improved physical and mental health. Grow and play together by walking the track, swimming in the pool, or shooting hoops on the court. View Family Time Hours