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Mar 3, 2024

Anaerobic Exercises: Fitness Benefits & Examples

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 […]

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Feb 23, 2024

Swim Safer with Dolphin Swim School

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 […]

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Feb 22, 2024

March 2024 Club Calendar – Charlottesville

Dolphin Swim School | March 3 March is the perfect time to get your child pool-ready by summer! Our 8-class program is designed to teach children essential swim and water safety skills. Our next session begins March 3, register today! Kids Day Off | March 5 & 29 When school is out, bring your kids […]

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Feb 21, 2024

March 2024 Club Calendar – West Chester & Eagleview

Smoothie of the Month | Shamrockin’The Shamrockin’ Smoothie combines crème de menthe syrup, matcha mint chip, vanilla protein, and almond milk. Enjoy it from March 1 – 31. National Nutrition Month PromotionPurchase a 4-session nutrition package with Margaret Moses, RD., and get 1 session free ($50.00 value!). Contact Margaret for more information at [email protected] March 3 […]

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Feb 14, 2024

March 2024 Club Calendar – Short Pump

March 4 – 25 | Adult Swim Conditioning | Mondays | 7:00 – 8:00pm | Member $83 Non-member $96 | Email Lindsey to registerNEW! This program will work on all four strokes, focusing on efficient stroke technique and building endurance. Must be comfortable in the water and know how to swim. Want to try a […]

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Mar 3, 2024 Anaerobic Exercises: Fitness Benefits & Examples

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 […]

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Feb 23, 2024 Swim Safer with Dolphin Swim School

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 […]

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Feb 5, 2024 How to Play Pickleball?

Pickleball is a mashup of tennis, badminton, and table tennis, and although it may seem like a new game, it originated in the mid-1960s on Bainbridge Island, Washington. Played as a backyard game at picnics and family reunions that the whole family could play, it has now morphed into an international sensation. Its rising popularity […]

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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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Apr 14, 2023 West Chester “Swim at Your Own Risk” Aquatics Center Changes Beginning April 14, 2023

Many of you have probably heard about the lifeguard shortages nationwide. 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. We are faced with the reality that we may not have enough lifeguards […]

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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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Oct 27, 2022 “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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Oct 15, 2022 The Mental Health Benefits of Drinking Water

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 […]

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Oct 6, 2022 acac Timonium is becoming Coppermine Fitness Beginning November 1, 2022

acac Timonium is becoming Coppermine Fitness Beginning November 1, 2022

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Sep 13, 2022 6 Interesting Collagen Nutrition Facts You Should Know

Collagen is to the 2020s what Diet Coke was to the 90s. Wherever you go, it’s always, “Collagen is amazing,” “Collagen helped my hair grow,” “Collagen paid my taxes.” But, do any of us actually know what collagen is? Or what it does? Well, if after 200+ Instagram posts dedicated to touting the unmatched, secret […]

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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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Feb 22, 2024 March 2024 Club Calendar – Charlottesville

Dolphin Swim School | March 3 March is the perfect time to get your child pool-ready by summer! Our 8-class program is designed to teach children essential swim and water safety skills. Our next session begins March 3, register today! Kids Day Off | March 5 & 29 When school is out, bring your kids […]

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Feb 21, 2024 March 2024 Club Calendar – West Chester & Eagleview

Smoothie of the Month | Shamrockin’The Shamrockin’ Smoothie combines crème de menthe syrup, matcha mint chip, vanilla protein, and almond milk. Enjoy it from March 1 – 31. National Nutrition Month PromotionPurchase a 4-session nutrition package with Margaret Moses, RD., and get 1 session free ($50.00 value!). Contact Margaret for more information at [email protected] March 3 […]

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Feb 14, 2024 March 2024 Club Calendar – Short Pump

March 4 – 25 | Adult Swim Conditioning | Mondays | 7:00 – 8:00pm | Member $83 Non-member $96 | Email Lindsey to registerNEW! This program will work on all four strokes, focusing on efficient stroke technique and building endurance. Must be comfortable in the water and know how to swim. Want to try a […]

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Feb 14, 2024 March 2024 Club Calendar – Midlothian

March 6 – 20 | Trackside Cafe Specials Try a Shamrock Protein Bite or Corn Beef & Cabbage Soup to celebrate the Irish! March 6 | Breast Health and Cancer | 1:00pm | FREE | Email [email protected] to registeracac Health Coach and Functional Exercise Specialist MaryAnne Snavely and Surgical Oncologist Dr. Emily Bellevance will present on […]

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Jan 26, 2024 February 2024 Club Calendar – Charlottesville

Elite Performance Program Dives Clinic Albemarle Square | February 3 | 11:15am – 12:15pmThe Elite Performance Program is holding its second Dives Clinic at Albemarle Square! Ages 7+. Email [email protected] to register. Dinner with Darlings | February 9Head to Adventure Central with your favorite darlings and enjoy pizza, family crafts, games, and quality time! Register […]

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Jan 24, 2024 February 2024 Club Calendar – West Chester & Eagleview

Smoothie of the Month | Chocolate Covered StrawberryThe Chocolate Covered Strawberry Smoothie combines strawberries, strawberry puree, chocolate protein, and ice cream mix. Enjoy it from February 1 – 29. February Spa Special | $99 Custom Facial Special Extended!Our estheticians can formulate a facial that meets your skin’s specific needs. Stop by the Spa or call […]

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Jan 22, 2024 Ber’s Bowl | Feb 9 – 11, 2024

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 […]