| 9 exercises to increase your stability | 9 exercises to increase your stability | Train | This post is part of a series of posts on cycling to help you better prepare for two of the largest cycling events in South Africa – the Cape Town Cycle Tour and the Absa Cape Epic – as well as other cycling events you may be interested in. | Read more | 2020-02-25T22:00:00Z | nine-exercises-to-increase-your-stability | | 212 | | |
| The benefits of strength training | The benefits of strength training | Train | This is the fourth in a series of posts on cycling to help you better prepare for two of the largest cycling events in South Africa – the Cape Town Cycle Tour and the Absa Cape Epic – as well as other cycling events you may be interested in. | Read more | 2020-02-09T22:00:00Z | benefits-of-strength-training | | 211 | | |
| The benefits of stamina training | The benefits of stamina training | Train | This is the fourth in a series of posts on cycling to help you better prepare for two of the largest cycling events in South Africa – the Cape Town Cycle Tour and the Absa Cape Epic – as well as other cycling events you may be interested in. | Read more | 2020-01-27T22:00:00Z | benefits-of-stamina-training | | 206 | | |
| Cheering on our champion: Ironman 70.3, Xolani Luvuno | Cheering on our champion: Ironman 70.3, Xolani Luvuno | Connect | This weekend, the IronMan 70.3 South Africa takes place in Buffalo City, East London, and Virgin Active could not be more proud to support Xolani Luvuno, the amputee triathlete who has participated in various races since 2016. | Read more | 2020-01-22T22:00:00Z | xolani-luvuno-ironman | | 207 | | |
| 4 things to consider when prepping for a race | 4 things to consider when prepping for a race | Train | This is the second in a series of posts on cycling to help you better prepare for two of the largest cycling events in South Africa – the Cape Town Cycle Tour and the Absa Cape Epic – as well as other cycling events you may be interested in. | Read more | 2020-01-20T22:00:00Z | things-to-consider-when-prepping-for-a-race | | 208 | | |
| Fundamentals of cycling training | Fundamentals of cycling training | Train | This is the first in a series of posts on cycling to help you better prepare for two of the largest cycling events in South Africa – the Cape Town Cycle Tour and the Absa Cape Epic – as well as other cycling events you may be interested in. | | 2019-12-22T22:00:00Z | fundamentals-of-cycling-training | cape-town | 205 | | |
| 2020 Cape Town Cycle Tour training manual | 2020 Cape Town Cycle Tour training manual | Train | This is the big one. You and about 35 000 other cyclists are about to take part in the largest timed cycling event in the world – the Cape Town Cycle Tour. | Click here to download your training manual | 2019-12-18T22:00:00Z | 2020-cape-town-cycle-tour-training-manual | | 204 | | |
| Are you our next PT? | Are you our next PT? | Connect | There’s something special about working with a personal trainer who truly loves what they do. And when it comes to our PTs, we’re always on the lookout for the best of the best to inspire our members and help them achieve their goals. | Read more | 2019-11-12T22:00:00Z | are-you-our-next-pt | fitness;personal-trainer;training;goals | 202 | | |
| Meet the PT: Fatiema Orrie | Meet the PT: Fatiema Orrie | Train | At Virgin Active, we have over 1300 personal trainers who can help you achieve your body and fitness goals, whatever they are. | Read more | 2019-10-16T22:00:00Z | pt-fatiema-orrie | personal-trainer | 199 | | |
| Conquer the 2020 Absa Cape Epic with our training manual | Conquer the 2020 Absa Cape Epic with our training manual | Train | The Epic Is Back | Read more | 2019-10-01T22:00:00Z | 2020-absa-cape-epic-training-manual | cape-epic;training;training-manual | 198 | | |
| Meet the PT: Brent Janari | Meet the PT: Brent Janari | Train | Want to work out but can never find the time? At Virgin Active, we have over 1300 personal trainers who can help you achieve your body and fitness goals, without having to spend a long time at the gym. | Read more | 2019-09-25T22:00:00Z | pt-brent-janari | personal-trainer | 197 | | |
| Meet The PT: Brigitte Shaw | Meet The PT: Brigitte Shaw | Train | Not sure if you’re using the correct form when you exercise? Sometimes, trying out new moves at the gym without form correction can do your body more harm than good. | Read more | 2019-09-25T22:00:00Z | pt-brigitte-shaw | personal-trainer | 210 | | |
| Meet the PT: Cody Barend | Meet the PT: Cody Barend | Train | Trying to lose weight but not making any progress? At Virgin Active, we have over 1300 personal trainers who can help you achieve your body and fitness goals, whatever they are. | Read more | 2019-09-11T22:00:00Z | pt-cody-barend | Step;personal-trainer;game-on | 195 | | |
| School holidays are coming and we’ve got you covered! | School holidays are coming and we’ve got you covered! | Live | Trying to figure out how to keep your kiddos busy during the holidays? Don’t worry. We’ve got you covered! | Read more | 2019-09-09T22:00:00Z | clubv-holiday-camp | club-v;holiday-camp | 194 | | |
| Meet the PT: Aneeka Buys | Meet the PT: Aneeka Buys | Train | Need help getting into shape for an event, or toning up? At Virgin Active, we have over 1300 personal trainers who can help you achieve your body and fitness goals. | Read more | 2019-09-04T22:00:00Z | pt-aneeka-buys | personal-trainer | 193 | | |
| Meet the PT: Bongo Ntlokwana | Meet the PT: Bongo Ntlokwana | Train | Need that extra push in the gym? At Virgin Active, we have over 1300 personal trainers who can help you achieve your body and fitness goals. | Read more | 2019-08-21T22:00:00Z | pt-bongo-ntlokwana | personal-trainer;Step;go52 | 191 | | |
| Ready for boot(y) camp? | Ready for boot(y) camp? | Train | Love our Shape and Pilates classes? Then this one’s for you. | Read more | 2019-08-13T22:00:00Z | active-bands | pilates;training;workout;hiit;wattbike | 178 | | |
| Hey, hello there you foxy functional training floor | Hey, hello there you foxy functional training floor | Train | At Virgin Active, we’re proud to be at the forefront of global fitness trends, we consistently pursue the latest research to ensure that our members benefit from cutting edge programme design. | Read more | 2019-08-06T22:00:00Z | super-circuit | Cardio;kettlebell;squats;workout;Step | 122 | | |
| Keeping kids active and keeping boredom at bay | Keeping kids active and keeping boredom at bay | Train | We totally understand the importance of keeping your kids active, so what do you do when Club-V Max is closed for a refurb? | Read more | 2019-08-06T22:00:00Z | melrose-arch | club-v;club-v-max;exercise;family;fun;goals;classes;dance;Kids;massage;foam-rollers;mindfulness;the-grid;core;games;boost | 177 | | |
| Get your glow on | Get your glow on | Balance | Exercise is great for your skin because by getting your heart rate up and breaking a sweat, you’re helping your blood carry oxygen and nutrients to your skin. Plus it helps carry away the bad stuff. Which is a good thing. So why the blemishes? | Read more | 2019-08-04T22:00:00Z | get-your-glow-on | wembley-square;alice-lane | 9 | | |
| Tips for staying hydrated | Tips for staying hydrated | Eat | We need water for survival, for a healthy body and mind, but we just don’t drink enough of it. Why? It’s one of those mysteries. | Read more | 2019-07-17T22:00:00Z | stay-hydrated | water;healthy | 113 | | |
| First steps to sustainable healthy eating | First steps to sustainable healthy eating | Eat | We all know how hard it is to avoid cupcakes at the office. We also know that polishing off a slab of chocolate after dinner isn’t ideal, and that building a good eating habit doesn’t happen overnight! | Read more | 2019-07-15T22:00:00Z | healthy-eating | fitness;Food;fun;goals;nutrition | 83 | | |
| Give back while getting active | Give back while getting active | Connect | Virgin Active has always believed in making exercise irresistible for everyone – anytime, anywhere. | Read more | 2019-07-08T22:00:00Z | adaptive-surfing-2019 | roxy-davis;roxy-davis-foundation | 176 | | |
| Uptime for Kids. Downtime for you. | Uptime for Kids. Downtime for you. | Connect | Created for Virgin Active Club-V members, Holiday Camp is designed to get your kids moving, socialising, and smiling while you enjoy a little downtime. | Read more | 2019-06-09T22:00:00Z | uptime-for-kids | active-play;holiday-camp;club-v;club-v-max | 80 | | |
| 30-Day Kickstart | 30-Day Kickstart | Train | Reach your fitness goals faster with our 30-day Kickstart programmes. | | 2019-06-09T22:00:00Z | 30-day-kickstart-programmes | 30-day-kickstart-programmes | 174 | | |
| Up your after-gym hygiene – and support local business | Up your after-gym hygiene – and support local business | Connect | Being active is great: You get fit, feel good, build muscle and lose weight. Part of any exercise includes getting sweaty – and having to ensure your workout gear gets cleaned regularly. | Read more | 2019-05-23T22:00:00Z | sneaker-shack | office-active;sneakers;the-sneaker-shack | 173 | | |
| Club-V Active Play | Club-V Active Play | Live | Virgin Active believes that a healthy family is a happy family and that fitness doesn’t start or end at a certain age. | Read more | 2019-05-05T22:00:00Z | kids-welcome | club-v | 172 | | |
| Let’s get them through it | Let’s get them through it | Connect | After massive devastation caused by heavy rains, cyclones and flooding, the Virgin Group and Gift of the Givers have come together with relief efforts in KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape and our neighbouring countries Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi. | Read more | 2019-04-28T22:00:00Z | storm-relief | point;changing-business-for-good;gift-of-the-givers;storm-relief | 171 | | |
| Shedding some light | Shedding some light | Connect | We understand that load shedding can put a dampener on your day, but check out how you can keep your training on track: | | 2019-03-27T22:00:00Z | shedding-some-light | core-conditioning | 170 | | |
| Move the way you want to | Move the way you want to | Train | We all know exercise is beneficial for your health. The long list of benefits include a healthy heart, deeper sleep, weight control, stress relief, increased energy, stronger muscles and bones, a longer life and yes, better sex. | Read more | 2019-03-25T22:00:00Z | move-the-way-you-want-to | momentum;multiply;virgin-active-sa | 169 | | |
