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“Bouncing back” after baby is an outdated goal. 🩵Your body has been through pregnancy and childbirth. The focus doesn’t ...
09/05/2026

“Bouncing back” after baby is an outdated goal. 🩵

Your body has been through pregnancy and childbirth. The focus doesn’t need to be getting back to who you were before — it can be rebuilding strength for where you are now.

Start with the foundation:

✔️ Focus on your core + pelvic floor first to provide stability and balance
✔️ Glutes for lower-body support
✔️ Upper back for posture, lifting, carrying, and feeding

And if you only can give 10–15 minutes? That still counts.

Rebuilding strength after baby is about feeling supported, capable, and confident in your body again — not racing a timeline.

✨SEND this to a mom who's killing it.

The awning that welcomes you back to your routine at AVAC. 💙If you’ve worked hard to make progress, do your best to keep...
09/03/2026

The awning that welcomes you back to your routine at AVAC. 💙

If you’ve worked hard to make progress, do your best to keep it going—because starting over means even more work.

For busy parents, professionals, or anyone with a packed schedule, a few consistent habits can go a long way:

✔️ Complete 2–3 strength workouts each week
✔️ Eat a protein-rich meal after training
✔️ Plan one active family outing each weekend
✔️ Sleep, hydrate, and repeat

The goal is simple: Keep showing up in ways that fit your life.

📌 Breakfast-to-dinner recommendations from AVAC nutritionist Jen Comartin for anyone looking to lose fat, build muscle, ...
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.

Proud to be front-page news! 📰Check out the latest edition of the Almaden Times to read about founder Joe Shank’s vision...
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

08/28/2026

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. ✨

08/25/2026

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.

Muscle plays a bigger role in how you move, age, recover, and stay independent than most people realize. Building and ma...
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

There’s no right age, fitness level, or starting point for getting stronger and building muscle mass.Wherever you’re sta...
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?

08/18/2026

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.

08/15/2026

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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Tuesday 5am - 10pm
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