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09/01/2026
📌 Breakfast-to-dinner recommendations from AVAC nutritionist Jen Comartin for anyone looking to lose fat, build muscle, and fuel their workouts.
➡️ THE TAKEAWAYS:
- Focus on nutrient-dense whole foods.
- Include protein throughout the day.
- Choose meals that provide steady energy.
Swipe through for simple breakfast, lunch, snack, and dinner ideas you can actually use.
💾 SAVE this post for your next grocery trip.
08/28/2026
Proud to be front-page news! 📰
Check out the latest edition of the Almaden Times to read about founder Joe Shank’s vision for AVAC’s new Recovery Studio.
💬 Joe’s quote from the article:
“Throughout the past 50 years, AVAC has continually invested in the evolving needs of our members. Our new Recovery Studio represents the latest step in our commitment to our community.”
✨ Have you tried the Recovery Studio yet? Read the full story here: https://timesmedia.pageflip.site/editions/AT24832
Do you remember AVAC’s indoor fireplace or our racquetball courts? Founder Joe Shank shares what AVAC was like when we opened 50 years ago. ✨
What’s it like to work with a personal trainer at AVAC? Erica gives us a glimpse! 💪✨
Expect smart coaching, positive energy, and someone who’s genuinely in your corner.
Erica, for example, specializes in helping people get stronger, lose weight, and build habits that fit into real life. With a background in personal training, nutrition coaching, pre- and postnatal fitness, sports psychology, and behavior coaching, she brings plenty of expertise to every session, while keeping it fun.
Basically, you’ll work hard, learn a lot, and smile through the reps.
08/22/2026
Muscle plays a bigger role in how you move, age, recover, and stay independent than most people realize. Building and maintaining muscle is one of the most effective ways to support bone density, metabolism, and long-term health. 👀💪
In our latest blog, we break down:
• What beginners should know about strength training
• Why muscle becomes even more important after weight loss
• What busy parents, older adults, and new moms should prioritize
If you’ve ever wondered, “What should I be doing for my body right now?” this is a good place to start.
Read the full blog here: http://www.avac.us/musclemass
08/20/2026
There’s no right age, fitness level, or starting point for getting stronger and building muscle mass.
Wherever you’re starting, these 3 tips always matter:
💪 Learn good form before adding more weight.
🔁 Build consistency before chasing intensity.
💙 Find people who make showing up feel easier.
The workout may look different at every stage of life. The fundamentals don’t.
👀 We’re curious: What are you getting stronger for?
Getting back into a workout routine after summer can feel harder than starting one. 👀
We asked AVAC personal trainer Erica for her best advice on rebuilding a fitness routine that actually sticks:
📅 Treat workouts like appointments. Put them on your calendar before the week fills up.
💙 Choose movement you enjoy. If you dread every workout, it’s going to be much harder to stay consistent. Try a class, strength training, swimming, or something you genuinely look forward to.
🔁 Focus on consistency, not perfection. A few workouts you can repeat each week will take you further than an extreme routine you can’t maintain.
The goal isn’t to “make up” for summer. It’s to build a routine that works with your life.
SAVE this for your back-to-routine reset, and follow our page for more practical fitness advice from our experts.
Loosen up before your workout with these three mobility exercises. 👇 Personal trainer demonstrates movements that can help support your strength training:
1️⃣ Hip Airplanes for hip stability, control, and range of motion
2️⃣ Scorpions for mobility through the back and spine
3️⃣ Band Up-and-Overs for shoulder mobility and flexibility
Mobility work can help you move with better form, feel more comfortable during each exercise, and prepare your body for the demands of strength training.
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08/13/2026
NinjaZone fun for them. A night off for you. 🙌
Join us for Kids Night at AVAC this Saturday, August 15.
Kids ages 2–8 will enjoy:
🍕 Pizza
🎨 An art project to take home
🎯 Games
🥷 NinjaZone free play
Parents do not need to stay on-site, so take the evening for yourself while we keep the kids busy, active, and entertained!
📅 Saturday, August 15
🕔 5–8 PM
💲 $70 per child
📌 Full details and reservations: Link in bio!
08/11/2026
“Will lifting weights make me bulky?”
Time to put that myth (and a few others) down firmly and with good form. 👀
AVAC personal trainer Shannon Larsen has the answers:
🚫 Myth 1: Lifting weights will make you bulky.
For most women, strength training builds lean muscle, supports bone health, and creates a stronger, more defined physique.
🚫 Myth 2: Cardio is always better for fat loss.
Cardio can be valuable, but strength training also supports healthy body composition by helping you build and maintain muscle. Pair the two with supportive nutrition for a more balanced approach.
Share or repost this to help dispel these myths once and for all. What other strength-training myths have you heard? Drop them below. 👇
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