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February 01-29 2012

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Virgin Active Health Clubs Puma Usain Bolt Fast Class

EXERCISE

FAAS and furious - a class apart

by Mike Lathbury

With the demands of modern life, squeezing in time for a workout is becoming more and more difficult. But fear not – the new Virgin Active PUMA FAAS CLAAS has arrived.

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Virgin Active Health Club Abdominal Workout

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No Crunch Abdominal Workout

by Gillian Reeves

We all know how tricky achieving the perfect stomach can be. Luckily, it’s just got a whole lot easier. Read on to discover our fantastic new series of simple, fun ways to tone up your tum.

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Have you got willPower & grace®?

by Maisie Jeynes

Don't worry if the answer's 'no'. You can discover both in our new barefoot group exercise class (because training with trainers is so last season).

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Treadmill Classes at Virgin Active

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Discover the Great Indoors!

by Maisie Jeynes

Now that winter’s arrived, it doesn’t mean you can use the cold weather as an excuse not to exercise! Read on to discover how to make the most out of exercising indoors.

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Virgin Active member using the power plate

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If you have 20 minutes

by Laura Higginson

How many times have you avoided working out because you haven’t got time? For most people, the answer to that question is 'a couple of times a week'. But what if, sometimes, you could just do an intense burst of activity; really go for it for 20 minutes in a way that genuinely makes a difference? Good news: there’s plenty of stuff you can do in 20 minutes that will leave you toned, fit and full of energy.

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Personal Training at Virgin Active with qualified personal trainers & fitness instructors

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How a Personal Trainer can help you.

by Maisie Jeynes

If your exercise routine needs an overhaul, consider the benefits of working with a Personal Trainer. It might be the support you need to help you realise your health and fitness goals.

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Virgin Active member with personal trainer

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Impromptu Exercise Tips

by Laura Higginson

SNEAK SOME EXERCISE INTO YOUR DAY. Long days in the office, long queues at the bus stop – the workweek is full of them. The trick is staying healthy and active, even when your schedule demands the opposite. Try these impromptu exercise tips from our Virgin Active experts. They can make all the difference in the world to your health, your posture and your performance at work.

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Running clubs at Virgin Active

EXERCISE

Keep on Running

by Maisie Jeynes

Don't wait for the New Year to make your marathon resolution. Seize the day. Start training today. So, if you’re planning on trying a marathon, half-marathon or even a few 5K or 10K fun runs, take a look at some key training tips and techniques to help you go the distance.

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Winter blues clouding your motivation?

by Maisie Jeynes

Don’t let the grey winter weather mess up your exercise routine! Get out of the house and into the gym with our guide to staying active during the rain, wind and snow.

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The Virgin Active London Triathlon

EXERCISE

Open Water Swimming

by Glen Heidke

So you have signed up for the Virgin Active London Triathlon then the realisation hits you that you have to swim 1500m in the River Thames. Which let’s face it is a pretty grim prospect. The swim seems to hold the biggest fear factor for those taking part in a triathlon, but as with everything training is key. The more you practice the less fearful it becomes.

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Virgin Active member using the indoor running track

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Run Better

by Alan Holl

We all know how to run, right? Not necessarily. Go to your local park and watch people running and you’ll see a million different styles. There’s the shuffler, barely picking up their feet. There’s the twister, their whole upper body twisting with each step. The list goes on. Now watch a 7-year-old run. They’ve probably got it about right because they haven’t learned any bad habits yet.

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Swim Better: tips from the professionals

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Swim Better

by Glen Heidke

Everyone swims differently, from the splashy crawler to the old lady with her head out of the water in full make up. Quite a few people find front crawl extremely tiring, or worse, don’t do it at all. A few pointers can make a world of difference. Improve your style and it can feel effortless and graceful, not to mention the fact that it could make you swim significantly faster.

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Top 10 Tips for a Smooth and Time Saving Triathlon Transition

by Nick Hudson

Have you been concentrating so hard on training for the swimming, cycling and running that you haven’t even thought about what needs to be done during the transition between the three activities?

Well fear not. Here at Virgin Active we’ve come up with a list of top ten tips for a smooth and time-saving transition during the triathlon.

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