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Apr 4, 2024

5 Must-Have Foods for Your Weekly Menu: A Nutritional Guide

The foundation of good health lies in what we eat along with exercise, sleep, and emotional health. Today, we’re excited to talk about five phenomenal foods that should be in your weekly menu and on your shopping list: avocado, eggs, almonds, watermelon, and the ancient grain quinoa. Let’s dive in and explore why these foods […]

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Apr 4, 2024

p.r.e.p. Corner | 3 Tips for Hitting Your Fitness Goals

Welcome to our monthly p.r.e.p. corner! This month highlights the interconnectedness of nutrition, exercise, and foundational habits in achieving optimal health. p.r.e.p. Director Lisa Woodcock’s insights on embracing process goals echo Nurse Deena’s approach to customizable meals – both emphasize the importance of consistency and mindful choices. Let’s dive into our 3 tips for hitting […]

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Mar 29, 2024

April – June 2024 Club Calendar – Charlottesville

April Spring Break Kids Day Off Care | April 1-5 Come join the acac Youth Programs staff at Adventure Central for days of games, giggles, and glitter during Spring Break. Space is limited – sign up now! School of Walk | Begins April 4 | Thursdays at 11:45amAre you someone who loves to walk but […]

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Mar 29, 2024

April – June 2024 Club Calendar – West Chester & Eagleview

April April Smoothie of the Month | Sip of SunshineThe Sip of Sunshine Smoothie combines strawberry, pineapple, orange, vanilla yogurt, and vanilla protein. Enjoy it from April 1 – 30. April 1 – June 1 | Spring Soccer Shots | Ages 2 – 8Soccer Shots is an engaging children’s soccer program with a focus on […]

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Mar 26, 2024

April – June 2024 Club Calendar – Midlothian

April April Cafe Special | FREE Iced Tea with the purchase of a lunch/dinner menu item April in Kids Zone | April showers bring May flowers crafts all month April 1 – 5 | Kids Day Off | 7:00am – 6:00pm | Member $65 Non-member $85 | Register by calling 804-464-0997When Chesterfield County Public Schools […]

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Apr 4, 2024 5 Must-Have Foods for Your Weekly Menu: A Nutritional Guide

The foundation of good health lies in what we eat along with exercise, sleep, and emotional health. Today, we’re excited to talk about five phenomenal foods that should be in your weekly menu and on your shopping list: avocado, eggs, almonds, watermelon, and the ancient grain quinoa. Let’s dive in and explore why these foods […]

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Apr 4, 2024 p.r.e.p. Corner | 3 Tips for Hitting Your Fitness Goals

Welcome to our monthly p.r.e.p. corner! This month highlights the interconnectedness of nutrition, exercise, and foundational habits in achieving optimal health. p.r.e.p. Director Lisa Woodcock’s insights on embracing process goals echo Nurse Deena’s approach to customizable meals – both emphasize the importance of consistency and mindful choices. Let’s dive into our 3 tips for hitting […]

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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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Mar 29, 2024 April – June 2024 Club Calendar – Charlottesville

April Spring Break Kids Day Off Care | April 1-5 Come join the acac Youth Programs staff at Adventure Central for days of games, giggles, and glitter during Spring Break. Space is limited – sign up now! School of Walk | Begins April 4 | Thursdays at 11:45amAre you someone who loves to walk but […]

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Mar 29, 2024 April – June 2024 Club Calendar – West Chester & Eagleview

April April Smoothie of the Month | Sip of SunshineThe Sip of Sunshine Smoothie combines strawberry, pineapple, orange, vanilla yogurt, and vanilla protein. Enjoy it from April 1 – 30. April 1 – June 1 | Spring Soccer Shots | Ages 2 – 8Soccer Shots is an engaging children’s soccer program with a focus on […]

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Mar 26, 2024 April – June 2024 Club Calendar – Midlothian

April April Cafe Special | FREE Iced Tea with the purchase of a lunch/dinner menu item April in Kids Zone | April showers bring May flowers crafts all month April 1 – 5 | Kids Day Off | 7:00am – 6:00pm | Member $65 Non-member $85 | Register by calling 804-464-0997When Chesterfield County Public Schools […]

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Mar 26, 2024 April – June 2024 Club Calendar – Short Pump

April April 1 | National Walking Day – Walk with a Trainer| 9:00am | FREECelebrate National Walking Day by taking a walk with Certified Personal Trainer Ruth Erickson around West Broad Village. No registration required. Meet in the lobby. April 11 | Coffee Chat with p.r.e.p. Director Lisa Woodcock | 10:00-11:00am | FREEEnjoy a complimentary […]

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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 […]