Body

Explore what “everything you need is inside” could mean for you.

If you think your deadlifts are impressive, wait until you see what a solid night’s sleep can do for you. According to Dr Phathokuhle Zondi (who, let’s be honest, sounds way smarter than your 2am Google search on “Why am I still awake?”), sleep isn’t just downtime – it’s prime time for physical, mental, and emotional recovery.

Beatrice, the Virgin Active team member who wrote our previous blog post about Lift Club, is back with a fresh new take on going to the club and challenging herself. This is her take on our Strength and Conditioning 6-week programme.

The wellness industry is full of quick fixes and fads, but real wellness isn’t about chasing trends – it’s about building habits that last. For Hylton Arendse, our Creative Studio Manager, this journey began with a simple goal: to complete the Warrior Challenge injury-free. What he didn’t expect was that working with a Personal Trainer (PT) would transform not only his exercise routine but his entire approach to health and confidence.

Andrew Ngcaba, Virgin Active Ambassador and Captain of Adidas Runners Cape Town, brings you the ultimate beginner’s guide to running – the honest, unfiltered version.

East London delivers sunshine, waves and a strong community spirit. But does your gym routine feels as disappointing as a dropped ice cream at Nahoon Beach? It’s time to switch to something that actually lifts you.