AVAC

50 years of AVAC wouldn’t be possible without the people who make the club feel like family. ✨

Many of our employees have been with AVAC for decades, helping create the welcoming, community feel members know and love.

To our staff: thank you for the care, energy, and heart you bring that constantly keep AVAC the upbeat, friendly place it is. You are such an important part of our story, and we appreciate all that you do.

🙌TAG an AVAC staff member who has made your experience memorable.

We’re in the Silicon Valley Business Journal! 🎉📰

The piece covers founder Joe Shank’s philosophy that has kept AVAC relevant for five decades. The answer?

Putting members and staff first by reinvesting in the programs and facilities that make AVAC special.

Thanks, Alastair Goldfisher for such an insightful piece!

✨ Read the full story here: https://www.bizjournals.com/sanjose/news/2026/05/27/almaden-valley-athletic-club-50-years.html

We have something for everyone, all under one roof! From heart-pumping workouts to poolside lounging, AVAC blends fitness with fun in a way that only a true community hub focused on families can.

Our latest blog post outlines 50 things that make AVAC special as we celebrate 50 years of serving our members. 🎈🎉

Read our blog to see what makes AVAC special: http://avac.us/50thingstolove

Patrick’s journey with AVAC started in 1984, fresh out of San Jose State, when he joined the club as a fitness instructor.

After a year and a half on staff, he became a member—and more than 40 years later, he’s still working out here! 💪

AVAC became part of more than just Patrick’s fitness routine. He introduced his father, Frank, to the club in 1984, and Frank stayed active here for decades, working out consistently until he passed at 91 years old.

From Patrick’s original AVAC ID card in the 1980s to photos taken more than 40 years later, his story is a reminder that healthy habits can last a lifetime.

💬 How long have you been part of the AVAC family? Submit your AVAC story here: avac.us/shareyourstory

Then vs. now 👀💙 Which AVAC class brings back memories for you?

For 50 years, AVAC has continued to grow with our community. Some things have changed (hello, Bungee Fit 👋), while others have stood the test of time (tennisheads, we see you).

Today, members can explore everything from Pilates, yoga, cycling, and tennis to newer favorites like Zumba, Dance Fusion, Barre, AbFit, and more.

👥 SHARE this with a friend you’d want to work out with, no matter the decade.

Why do 7,500+ members choose AVAC and AVAC swim school? 👀 Because it’s more than a gym.

🏊‍♀️ Kids build confidence and learn a lifelong skill in our pools.
🎾 Friendly pickleball and tennis matches turn into friendships.
🥤 Group fitness buddies become post-class smoothie friends.

As AVAC celebrates 50 years, it remains a place where people come to move, connect, and belong.

Some places become part of your routine. Others become part of your life. ✨