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Everything you need is inside: Discover why with Virgin Active

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

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Why sleep might just be the best workout you’re skipping

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.

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Strength & Conditioning: The ultimate me time in the club

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.

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How Hylton built confidence and long-term wellness with a Personal Trainer

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.

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Beginner’s luck (and blisters, EINA!)

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.

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Bored of Gyms in East London? Try Virgin Active

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.