Santa Cruz Athletic Club

Ready to get upside down?

Join us for our Arm Balancing Workshop with Tate McGinty and learn the foundations of arm balances in a supportive, all-levels environment.

This workshop is designed to help you build confidence through proper technique, strength, and smart progressions. Whether you're working toward your first crow pose or refining your practice, you'll leave with tools you can bring into every class.

This Saturday, July 11
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Yoga Studio
$45 (not included with memberships)

Bring a yoga mat, a towel, and comfortable gym clothes.

Members can reserve their spot through the SCAC app. Spaces are limited.

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Friendly reminder:

The strongest move in the gym might be reracking your weights.

Let's keep our space clean, safe, and ready for the next person.

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Your outdoor life is the point.
We’re just what keeps it going.

The workouts matter.
The recovery matters.

But what really matters is what your body allows you to keep saying yes to outside the gym.

Early surf checks. Trail runs. Beach days. Carrying your kids. Weekend adventures. Feeling strong enough to stay in the moment instead of sitting it out.

That’s why we built Santa Cruz Athletic Club the way we did.

Strength training that supports longevity.
Recovery that helps you stay consistent.
Classes that challenge you without burning you out.

A space designed to help you keep doing the things you love for a long time.

Built for people who take both movement and life seriously.

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With over 20 years of personal practice and nearly two decades of teaching experience, Lily Dwyer Begg brings depth, creativity, and intention to every class she leads.

A former professional modern dancer, Lily teaches vinyasa through a lens that blends fluid movement, breath awareness, and precise anatomical guidance.

Her classes are both athletic and grounding, designed to help students build strength, curiosity, and a deeper connection to themselves through movement.

Over the years, Lily has taught around the world, led YogaWorks teacher trainings, worked with professional athletes, and guided students through retreats and therapeutic private sessions.

No matter the setting, her approach remains the same: feel, don’t force.

Expect thoughtful sequencing, breath-led movement, and a practice that encourages both challenge and self-compassion.

https://www.santacruzathleticclub.com/personal-training-services

Meet Woods Kemmler, a personal trainer who brings an athlete’s mindset and a well-rounded approach to strength, performance, and long-term health.

With a background in bodybuilding, athletic performance, nutrition, and full-body wellness, Woods works with clients looking to build muscle, improve performance, and create sustainable habits both inside and outside the gym.

Whether you’re training for strength, aesthetics, recovery, or overall confidence, he tailors his coaching to meet you where you are and help you keep progressing.

As a lifelong athlete, Woods understands the value of discipline, consistency, and adaptability. His favorite part of coaching is seeing confidence grow through the process, from small wins to major breakthroughs.

Outside the gym, Woods is a marine biologist, certified scuba diver, former semi-professional polo player, and lifelong outdoor enthusiast with a love for skiing and mountain adventures.

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Not every workout needs to leave you drained. Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is slow down and give your body space to recover.⁠
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These sessions are designed to help you reset physically and mentally while still staying connected to movement:⁠
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Pilates x Strength Express:⁠
A slower-paced strength session focused on control, balance, and full-body stability.⁠
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Hot 26:⁠
A structured series of foundational postures designed to improve mobility, focus, and endurance.⁠
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Slow Flow:⁠
Breath-led movement with smooth transitions and intentional pacing.⁠
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Heated Vinyasa Flow:⁠
Fluid movement and steady heat to restore energy, focus, and strength.⁠
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Perfect for recovery weeks, low-energy days, or anyone looking to recharge without stepping away from their routine.

https://www.santacruzathleticclub.com/classes

Rooted in over 15 years of teaching experience, Randee Schwartz brings a thoughtful and deeply grounded approach to yoga.

As an RYT® 500 instructor with a background in psychology, Randee blends movement, breath, and mindfulness in a way that supports both physical strength and mental clarity.

Her classes draw from years of study in Ashtanga, Yin, and restorative practices, creating space for students to challenge themselves while staying connected to their bodies.

Known for her anatomy-informed teaching style and compassionate energy, Randee encourages students to explore movement with curiosity, discipline, and self-awareness.

Whether flowing through a dynamic sequence or settling into stillness, her classes are designed to leave you feeling balanced, supported, and restored.

Outside the studio, Randee enjoys beach walks, journaling, sushi nights, and staying connected to the Santa Cruz community through mindful living and movement.

https://www.santacruzathleticclub.com/meet-our-class-instructors

You are not behind.

You do not need a perfect Monday, a new month, or a fresh year to start taking care of yourself.

Missed a workout? Start tomorrow.
Ignored the signs your body needed rest? Tune back in.
Spent the day doubting yourself? Change the narrative.

Progress is not all or nothing.
It’s showing up again. And again.

That’s what we’re here for.

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Meet Hannah Anderson, one of our Pilates and HIIT instructors bringing energy, positivity, and an inclusive approach to every class she teaches.

With four years of group fitness experience and a strong focus on Power Pilates and HIIT, Hannah’s classes are designed to challenge and support all bodies while building strength from the inside out.

Her programming emphasizes core and glute strength, intentional movement, and high-energy flow that leaves you feeling stronger, more grounded, and more confident.

After stepping away from organized sports, Hannah found Pilates and HIIT as a way to stay active and connected through movement and community. That same sense of connection is what she brings into every class today.

Whether you’re new to fitness or looking to push yourself in new ways, Hannah creates a welcoming environment where people can move, grow, and build confidence together.

https://www.santacruzathleticclub.com/meet-our-class-instructors

7 days. 7 class formats. One membership designed to support your full routine.

Whether you’re building strength, improving endurance, increasing mobility, or looking for a lower-impact way to move, our studio lineup gives you a different way to train every day of the week.

Inside SCAC, you’ll find:
RedRoom Endurance for nonstop cardio intervals
RedRoom Kickboxing for conditioning and stress release
Heated Power Yoga for strength, flexibility, and stamina
Build X Burn for fast-paced, full-body training
Pilates X Strength for controlled, low-impact movement
Hot Pilates Express for core-focused conditioning in the heat

Every class is designed to complement the others so you can train harder, recover smarter, and stay consistent without burning out.

Included in Core and Core+ memberships. Open to all fitness levels.

https://www.santacruzathleticclub.com/classes