| Motor co-ordination activity | Motor co-ordination activity | Kids | Developing your child’s motor coordination is super important as it gives them more confidence in their body and they can progress to do more complex motor skills later on, needed for team sports and other life skills. | Read more | 2020-11-19T22:00:00Z | motor-co-ordination-activity | | 439 | | |
| Great news for 8 – 13 year old members | Great news for 8 – 13 year old members | Connect | Virgin Active welcomes more Active Kids back to clubs on 1 December 2020. | Read more | 2020-11-17T22:00:00Z | great-news-for-8-13-year-old-members | | 440 | | |
| Jumping to numbers | Jumping to numbers | Kids | Here’s a fun learning game from Catherine Lacey and the team at CPL Kinderkinetics and Stellenbosch Kinderkinetics. Jumping to Numbers will get your child up and active and also help them to recognise numbers. | Read more | 2020-11-13T22:00:00Z | jumping-to-numbers | | 438 | | |
| Train in November and stand to win weekly prizes, valued at over R600 000 | Train in November and stand to win weekly prizes, valued at over R600 000 | Move | Virgin Active is giving away over R600 000 worth of prizes to members in November. All you need to do to enter is visit a Virgin Active club to train. | Read more | 2020-10-29T22:00:00Z | train-in-november-and-win | | 436 | | |
| Yoga, mental health and wellbeing | Yoga, mental health and wellbeing | Unwind | Mental Health Awareness Month shines a light on mental health and wellbeing. Stress is a massive contributor to your mental health, find out more about how Yoga can be used as a tool to combat the effects of stress. | Read more | 2020-10-22T22:00:00Z | yoga-mental-health-and-wellbeing | | 435 | | |
| Meet Mark Seeto, Global Head of Yoga | Meet Mark Seeto, Global Head of Yoga | Unwind | Can doing Yoga really improve mental health? Here's what our Global Head of Yoga has to say. | Read more | 2020-10-22T22:00:00Z | meet-mark-seeto | | 434 | | |
| The art of breathing | The art of breathing | Unwind | Breathing with mindfulness can seriously cut down the stress and boost the stamina. | Read more | 2020-10-22T22:00:00Z | the-art-of-breathing | | 433 | | |
| The business of Yoga at your desk | The business of Yoga at your desk | Unwind | You’re only as young as your spine is flexible. Here’s how to keep your bendiest bit in shape. | Read more | 2020-10-22T22:00:00Z | the-business-of-yoga-at-your-desk | | 432 | | |
| Benefits of exercise for kids’ psychological well-being | Benefits of exercise for kids’ psychological well-being | Kids | A physically active child is a healthy child - not only physically, but mentally and emotionally as well. | Read more | 2020-10-07T22:00:00Z | benefits-of-exercise-for-kids-psychological-well-being | | 431 | | |
| Balancing screen time and active time | Balancing screen time and active time | Kids | Childhood is a crucial period where development mostly occurs through exploration and interaction with one’s environment. | Read more | 2020-10-07T22:00:00Z | balancing-screen-time-and-active-time | | 430 | | |
| COVID-19: Shouldn’t physical activity be considered essential? | COVID-19: Shouldn’t physical activity be considered essential? | Kids | Physical activity levels amongst children worldwide have declined significantly over time. | Read more | 2020-10-07T22:00:00Z | covid-19-shouldnt-physical-activity-be-considered-essential | | 429 | | |
| 30 day free training programme | 30 day free training programme | Move | Do you want to lose weight, muscle up or just move better? | Read more | 2020-10-06T22:00:00Z | 30-day-programme | | 428 | | |
| Train in October and stand to win a share of half a million Rand's worth of prizes | Train in October and stand to win a share of half a million Rand's worth of prizes | Connect | Updated with winners below. | Read more | 2020-09-30T22:00:00Z | train-in-october-and-stand-to-win | | 426 | | |
| Training during the COVID-19 risk period – what you need to know | Training during the COVID-19 risk period – what you need to know | Connect | Read more about the guidelines for getting back to gym after a long period of time, your risk profile and other COVID-19 considerations you should be aware of before you get back to training. | | 2020-09-21T22:00:00Z | returning-to-training | | 396 | | |
| Let the games begin | Let the games begin | Kids | If you’re running out of ideas for games to play with the kids at home, or simply looking for some fun new ways to keep them active, we’ve got just the thing! | Read more | 2020-08-20T22:00:00Z | kids-activity-booklet | | 425 | | |
| Keeping your kids active | Keeping your kids active | Kids | Unfortunately, due to capacity restrictions, Club-V will remain closed for now and all children’s memberships will automatically be frozen. | Read more | 2020-08-19T22:00:00Z | keeping-your-kids-active | | 424 | | |
| Virgin Active celebrates women | Virgin Active celebrates women | Connect | To celebrate Women’s Month we at Virgin Active are giving props to some great businesses by women, for women. | Read more | 2020-08-11T22:00:00Z | virgin-active-celebrates-women | | 422 | | |
| Kids Morning Start Yoga (4 years+) | Kids Morning Start Yoga (4 years+) | Kids | This Morning Start Yoga workout by Virgin Active Mentor and Kids Yoga guru, Kirsty Marshall is perfect for kids to add into their morning routines to ensure they start the day centred and ready. | Read more | 2020-08-07T22:00:00Z | kids-morning-start-yoga | | 421 | | |
| Fine motor skills (3 years +) | Fine motor skills (3 years +) | Kids | Nontarha and her little helper, BD, take you through this activity session which is great for kids from 3-years-old and assists with the important development of fine motor skills. | Read more | 2020-08-05T22:00:00Z | fine-motor-skills | | 420 | | |
| Dance (3 - 6 years old) | Dance (3 - 6 years old) | Kids | This Dance workout is for kids from the ages of 3 – 6 years old. | Read more | 2020-07-31T22:00:00Z | dance | | 419 | | |
| Toy maze (Babies 4 months +) | Toy maze (Babies 4 months +) | Kids | This is a great activity to promote grasping, hand-eye coordination and also core strength, specifically for babies who are standing and have to crouch down to retrieve the toys, before standing up again. | Read more | 2020-07-28T22:00:00Z | toy-maze | | 418 | | |
| Masks and training: the facts | Masks and training: the facts | Connect | Professor Ross Tucker talks all the facts around training with a mask in this informative 12 minute video. He covers the risk factors of not wearing a mask and the protection it offers everyone, if we all wear one. | Read more | 2020-07-22T22:00:00Z | masks-and-training-the-facts | | 417 | | |
| Movement chain (5 years+) | Movement chain (5 years+) | Kids | This activity works best with a small group, so get the whole family to take part. Each family member adds on a new exercise in each round, creating a movement chain of exercises. | Read more | 2020-07-22T22:00:00Z | movement-chain | | 416 | | |
| Active play (4 – 7 years old) | Active play (4 – 7 years old) | Kids | Get moving with some Active Play inspiration from Nontarha and her wonderful little assistants, Lethu and Kuhle. | Read more | 2020-07-21T22:00:00Z | active-play | | 415 | | |
| Painting tummy time (Babies) | Painting tummy time (Babies) | Kids | This activity for babies is great to use during tummy time. | Read more | 2020-07-19T22:00:00Z | painting-tummy-time | | 414 | | |
| Dance workout (8 – 13 years old) | Dance workout (8 – 13 years old) | Kids | This Dance workout by Verna Young not only gets your 8 to 13 year olds up and dancing, it also promotes coordination, rhythm, timing and musicality. A great way to get them moving! | Read more | 2020-07-16T22:00:00Z | dance-workout | | 413 | | |
| Gross motor skills (7 – 13 years old) | Gross motor skills (7 – 13 years old) | Kids | Nontarha and her assistant, Kuhle, team up to bring you their next instalment of Gross Motor Skills for slightly older kids. That said, agile younger kids can try these as well! | Read more | 2020-07-14T22:00:00Z | gross-motor-skills-7-13-years-old | | 412 | | |
| Super your smoothie | Super your smoothie | Nourish | Smoothies seem super healthy — and they can be — if you do it right. | Read more | 2020-07-14T22:00:00Z | super-your-smoothie | | 411 | | |
| Getting the most from your post-workout smoothie | Getting the most from your post-workout smoothie | Nourish | What you eat and drink post-workout is really important and can make a huge difference to your healthy lifestyle and the benefits you’re getting from your workout. | Read more | 2020-07-14T22:00:00Z | getting-the-most-from-your-post-workout-smoothie | | 410 | | |
| Mirror wiping activity (Toddlers) | Mirror wiping activity (Toddlers) | Kids | Wipe away boredom! | Read more | 2020-07-09T22:00:00Z | mirror-wiping-activity | | 409 | | |
| Jumping and dodging (5 years+) | Jumping and dodging (5 years+) | Kids | Catherine Lacey from CPL Kinderkinetics and Stellenbosch Kinderkinetics has put together this fun activity which promotes foot-eye co-ordination, hand-eye co-ordination and motor planning. | Read more | 2020-07-07T22:00:00Z | jumping-and-dodging | | 408 | | |
| Boost your immune system | Boost your immune system | Nourish | We all know that the strong immune system power couple is exercise and healthy eating. | Read more | 2020-07-05T22:00:00Z | boost-your-immune-system | | 405 | | |
| If you were wondering what Kauai is all about... | If you were wondering what Kauai is all about... | Nourish | Kauai believes in a better future for good food. | Read more | 2020-07-05T22:00:00Z | what-kauai-is-all-about | | 404 | | |
| Bi-lateral Coordination activity (7 – 10 years old) | Bi-lateral Coordination activity (7 – 10 years old) | Kids | Get the not-so-little ones moving! | Read more | 2020-07-02T22:00:00Z | bi-lateral-coordination-activity | | 403 | | |
| Swim dryland training (14 years+) | Swim dryland training (14 years+) | Move | It's critical to stay swim-fit, even though our pools aren't currently open. That is why we are excited to bring you our Dryland swim training workouts! | Read more | 2020-06-29T22:00:00Z | swim-dryland-training | | 402 | | |
| Shapes recognition game (4 – 7 year olds) | Shapes recognition game (4 – 7 year olds) | Kids | Shape up! | Read more | 2020-06-25T22:00:00Z | shapes-recognition-game | | 401 | | |
| Club-V Max at Airport Junction is open and ready to get your kids active. | Club-V Max at Airport Junction is open and ready to get your kids active. | Connect | We’re excited to finally press play on fun and games at our Club-V Max again. We’ve missed your little ones. But, before you book your child's next visit, there are some important points to note below. | Read more | 2020-06-25T22:00:00Z | club-v-max-at-airport-junction | | 400 | | |
| Motor coordination (4 – 7 year olds) | Motor coordination (4 – 7 year olds) | Kids | This is a 3 minute 30 second motor coordination session, hosted by Nontarha and her little assistant BD. | Read more | 2020-06-21T22:00:00Z | motor-coordination | | 399 | | |
| Tossing rings (4 - 6 years old) | Tossing rings (4 - 6 years old) | Kids | Aim is the name of the game. | Read more | 2020-06-18T22:00:00Z | tossing-rings | | 398 | | |
| Quick hands activity (all ages) | Quick hands activity (all ages) | Kids | This activity focuses on memorising and motor planning. | | 2020-06-17T22:00:00Z | quick-hands-activity | | 397 | | |
| Movement fusion workout (3 – 8 years) | Movement fusion workout (3 – 8 years) | Kids | This workout focuses on improving your kids' coordination, balance and flexibility. Verna is a multi-disciplinary instructor, teaching anything from Yoga to Pound. | Read more | 2020-06-09T22:00:00Z | movement-fusion-workout | | 395 | | |
| Drop and go activity (8 – 13 years) | Drop and go activity (8 – 13 years) | Kids | This activity is called Drop & Go and promotes agility, speed and reaction time. | Read more | 2020-06-09T22:00:00Z | drop-and-go-activity | | 394 | | |
| Don’t put your goals on hold! | Don’t put your goals on hold! | Move | One-on-one digital personal training delivered by some of SA’s best trainers is now available to you. | Read more | 2020-06-09T22:00:00Z | dont-put-your-goals-on-hold | | 393 | | |
| Gross motor skills (8 years+) | Gross motor skills (8 years+) | Kids | Double the fun! | Read more | 2020-06-08T22:00:00Z | gross-motor-skills | | 392 | | |
| Keep it up: roll, catch, throw, repeat (8-10 year olds) | Keep it up: roll, catch, throw, repeat (8-10 year olds) | Kids | Safe hands! | Read more | 2020-06-04T22:00:00Z | roll-catch-throw-repeat | | 391 | | |
| Tape pulling activity (babies and toddlers 3 months+) | Tape pulling activity (babies and toddlers 3 months+) | Kids | Some fun for the little ones! | Read more | 2020-06-01T22:00:00Z | tape-pulling-activity | | 390 | | |
| 30 minute Move workout | 30 minute Move workout | Move | This calorie-busting high-low workout by Nomawothi Bafana features all the elements of Dance to get your heart racing and give you a great full-body workout that will have you smiling from start to finish. | Read more | 2020-06-01T22:00:00Z | 30-minute-move-workout | | 389 | | |
| Midline crossing exercises (ages 6+) | Midline crossing exercises (ages 6+) | Kids | Midline Crossing is an essential exercise that teaches the left side of the brain to communicate with the right, promoting coordination and strength development. | Read more | 2020-05-31T22:00:00Z | midline-crossing-exercises | | 388 | | |
| Windhoek | Windhoek | Connect | What we’re doing to ensure your safety. | Read more | 2020-05-31T22:00:00Z | windhoek | | 387 | | |
| Kids Swim activity booklet (3+ years) | Kids Swim activity booklet (3+ years) | Kids | Our pools are currently closed, but we’ll be back in a splash! | Read more | 2020-05-28T22:00:00Z | kids-swim-activity-booklet | | 386 | | |
