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We’ve got news for you: Broadgate is back!

13 June, 2022
by Virgin Active

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We're in it together: Happy Pride Month!

01 June, 2022
by David Carter, UK Managing Director at Virgin Active

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6 ways swimming helps better your mental wellbeing

19 May, 2022
by Donna Collins - Head of Family

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Everything you ever wanted to know about Contender Boxing

13 May, 2022
by Amy Andrew - Head of Boxing

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Why swimming is an important life skill for your child

09 May, 2022
by Donna Collins - Head of Family

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Why should I do Reformer Pilates?

06 May, 2022
by Penelope Oldfield - Head of Yoga and Pilates

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5 Personal Training Myths: Debunked!

20 April, 2022
by Danny Dean - Head of Personal Training and Fitness

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"Should I track my workouts and how do I do it?"

07 April, 2022
by Virgin Active

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Explore engineering at Virgin Active

04 April, 2022
by Richard Taylor - Facilities Director at Virgin Active

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5 things to expect from your first PT session

25 March, 2022
by Virgin Active

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A day in the life of a Virgin Voyages sailor

23 March, 2022
by Carolina Ortiz and Christine Babicz - Content Executives

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5 Benefits of Low Impact Exercise

23 February, 2022
by Penelope Oldfield - Pilates Activist

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4 ways to get more energy right now

08 February, 2022
by Virgin Active

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From the heart: tips for a healthy heart

08 February, 2022
by Virgin Active

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How to bounce back when life is off track

28 January, 2022
by Virgin Active

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Reformer Pilates - what's it really like?

27 January, 2022
by Jemima Jones

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Make 2022 the year to try something new

25 January, 2022
by Virgin Active

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Every movement counts

18 January, 2022
by Evelyn Adams - Yoga Activist

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Get some protein power

11 January, 2022
by Virgin Active

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Be a motivational mate

04 January, 2022
by Virgin Active

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Welcome to the One Series

28 December, 2021
by Glen Heidke, Product Director

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Your Festive Fitness Fix

24 December, 2021
by The Virgin Active Team

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Stress less this holiday season

03 December, 2021
by Virgin Active

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Redefining your Personal Best

25 November, 2021
by Virgin Active

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Try this 20 minute AMRAP (As Many Rounds As Possible) workout!

25 November, 2021
by David McDermott

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Happy International Men's Day 2021!

19 November, 2021
by Virgin Active

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What’s coming up in the world of Swim at Virgin Active?

16 November, 2021
by Donna Collins - Head of Family Experience

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We're at Balance festival - are you coming?

12 November, 2021
by Dan and Laura - Marketing Team

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How do I keep my workouts on track in winter?

03 November, 2021
by Dave - Boxing Activist

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Why teach Reformer Pilates with Virgin Active?

25 October, 2021
by Emma Marie - Pilates Activist

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The Lost Hours Walk with CALM

22 October, 2021
by Chemayne - Head of Wellbeing

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Starting a yoga practice

21 October, 2021
by Char - Yoga Activist

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Meet your running coach

21 October, 2021
by Gabrielle Browne

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World Mental Health Day

08 October, 2021
by Chemayne Sarwar – Head of Wellbeing

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Using caffeine to enhance your workout

21 September, 2021
by David McDermott - Virgin Active Academy Manager

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Find time for your workouts

17 September, 2021
by David McDermott - Personal Trainer

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"Malcolm, what's your mix?"

13 September, 2021
by Malcolm Armstrong

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Back to work, back to workouts

13 September, 2021
by Jheison Chalarca

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Do I need a Personal Trainer?

10 September, 2021
by Danny Dean

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Eating for fitness

16 August, 2021
by Rory Beardsell

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Get your workouts back on track

13 August, 2021
by Amy Andrews - Head of Boxing

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10 minute dumbbell workout

13 August, 2021
by Amanda Chambers

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6 reasons you should be playing tennis

10 August, 2021
by Karen Hazzard - Head of Racquets

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5 tips for feel-good workouts

26 July, 2021
by Esmée Gummer

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Family fun at Virgin Active

23 July, 2021
by Donna Collins - Head of Family Experience

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How to create your workout plan

14 July, 2021
by Danny Dean

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Make your workouts more effective

14 July, 2021
by Matt Harras

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Take your workouts further with Online+

08 July, 2021
by Virgin Active

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Take your tennis to the next level with these gym workouts

05 July, 2021
by Karen Hazzard (Head of Racquets)

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Adding swimming to your workout routine

01 July, 2021
by Virgin Active

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Pride Month 2021

07 June, 2021
by Virgin Active

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Yoga For Your Dosha

12 May, 2021
by Char Holmes, Yoga Activist

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Navigating the New Normal

29 April, 2021
by Chemayne Sarwar (Head of Wellbeing)

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Open Letter from our Managing Director

12 April, 2021
by Ashley Aylmer

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Taking Time for your Mind

08 April, 2021
by Char Holmes

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National Take a Walk in the Park Day

30 March, 2021
by Chemayne Sarwar

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Get Ready for Reopening and Get Your Goals

19 March, 2021
by Laura Ash

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Your One-Piece Workout

19 June, 2020
by User Not Found

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Lean on me: Using props in your yoga practice

28 May, 2020
by Alex Black

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Stretch your workout further

28 May, 2020
by Alexandra Black

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5 Reasons to do yoga in the park

15 May, 2020
by User Not Found

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Turning Studio Flats into Workout Studios

15 May, 2020
by User Not Found

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Yoga Poses to Hold for 60 Seconds to Build Strength

05 May, 2020
by Virgin Active

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No gym equipment? No worries.

05 May, 2020
by Dan Smith

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If you can't come to us...

24 April, 2020
by User Not Found

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Summer Protein Smoothie

24 April, 2020
by User Not Found

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PROTEIN BANANA PANCAKE RECIPE

17 April, 2020
by Dan Smith

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Yoga for Digestion

17 April, 2020
by Dan Smith

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Meet Dave McDermott, one of our online coaches

15 April, 2020
by Dan Smith

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How to master the Headstand (Sirsasana)

15 April, 2020
by Dan Smith

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How to master the Deficit Lateral Lunge

15 April, 2020
by Dan Smith

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Knee-in press

11 April, 2020
by David Glanville

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Benefits of online coaching

10 April, 2020
by David Glanville

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How to master Rotational Skater Hops

09 April, 2020
by David Glanville

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5 Yoga Poses for a Good Sleep

07 April, 2020
by David Glanville

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How to master the Turkish Get Up

07 April, 2020
by David Glanville

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Yoga at home

03 April, 2020
by David Glanville

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Motivational tips for your at-home work outs

02 April, 2020
by David Glanville

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#MixItUp for Variety and Balance

05 March, 2020
by User Not Found

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Playing Flexibly

03 March, 2020
by David Glanville

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Trainer Thursdays: Holly Knott

20 February, 2020
by User Not Found

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Trainer Thursdays: Paolo

12 December, 2019
by User Not Found

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"You lifting, lifts me" – What makes your PT tick?

07 October, 2019
by User Not Found

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What is Reformer Pilates?

08 July, 2019
by User Not Found

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Yoga for: Cycling

02 July, 2019
by User Not Found

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Finding your feet - Motivation

27 June, 2019
by User Not Found

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Finding your feet - Results

27 June, 2019
by User Not Found

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Finding your feet - Time

27 June, 2019
by User Not Found

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Finding your feet - Boredom

27 June, 2019
by User Not Found

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Finding your feet - Gym Anxiety

27 June, 2019
by User Not Found

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Deeper than downward dog

20 June, 2019
by User Not Found

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YOGA LUNCH BREAK BENEFITS

12 June, 2019
by User Not Found

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First time lifting weights

12 June, 2019
by User Not Found

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BEAT GYMTIMIDATION

12 June, 2019
by User Not Found

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Knowing Protein

06 June, 2019
by User Not Found

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If the sock fits – finding the right grip for you

09 May, 2019
by User Not Found

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Stop your workout sliding out from under you.

09 May, 2019
by User Not Found

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#GridGames

26 March, 2019
by User Not Found

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40 Things we are not getting enough of

06 February, 2019
by User Not Found

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Wake up your health first thing

04 February, 2019
by User Not Found

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Virgin Active Angel Islington re-energises its studio spaces

18 January, 2019
by User Not Found

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Virgin Active Bromley’s brand-new additions for all the family

18 January, 2019
by User Not Found

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Virgin Active Mansion House, here’s what’s new!

18 January, 2019
by User Not Found

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Kick off your fitness journey at the new Virgin Active Twickenham

18 January, 2019
by User Not Found

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Celebrate our new boutique-style club in Wandsworth

18 January, 2019
by User Not Found

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Bang Bang Vegan Shake

11 January, 2019
by User Not Found

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Virgin Active Kensington, here’s what’s new

03 January, 2019
by User Not Found

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Our new boutique style club - Virgin Active Mayfair

03 January, 2019
by User Not Found

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