Virgin Active blog

Your regular dose of fitness tips and inspiration for living Happily Ever Active.

Enjoy your outside ­workouts indoors


by David McDermott - Athletic Training Activist

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Working with the boxing bag


by Dave Gordon - Boxing Activist

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A Guide to Eating Seasonally


by Hannah Whiteley - Nutritionist

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We're getting more women into weightlifting


by Tracey Arthur - Icon Personal Trainer

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The benefits of swimming all year round


by Donna Collins - Head of Family

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Can exercise be used as meditation?


by Virgin Active

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Sally's story: How to fall back in love with exercise


by Sally Pritchard - Front of House assistant at Mayfair

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Introducing Boditrax 2.0


by Dr Becky Townsend - Head of Nutrition

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What is Move Club?


by Nick Parkes - Strength and Conditioning Activist

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Here's how often you should switch up your workout plan


by The Athletic Training Team

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Virgin Active x Kauai


by Becky Townsend - Head of Nutrition

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How can exercise help during menopause?


by Siew-Ching Leong - Personal Trainer

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What is nutrition coaching?


by Dr Becky Townsend - Head of Nutrition

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How does exercise help lower blood pressure?


by Chris Parr - Strength and Conditioning Activist

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How long does it take for exercise to help your mental health?


by Gok Yesodharan - Regional Fitness Manager

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Your guide to planks


by Chris Parr - Strength and Conditioning Activist

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Pre and probiotics: can they help my bloating?


by Hannah Whiteley - Nutritionist

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Nutrition for a healthy heart


by Hannah Whiteley - Nutritionist

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How Virgin Active helped me train for my triathlon


by Laura Ash

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Is Lift Club right for me?


by David McDermott - Athletic Training Activist

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What is mental fitness?


by Kirsty McLean - Head of Wellbeing

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Tips for workout motivation


by Alex Davies - Head of PT

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Top Tips for Staying Hydrated: A Nutritionist’s Guide


by Hannah Whiteley - Nutritionist

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What is Reformer Recovery?


by Desta Smith - Pilates Activist

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Introducing...Sound Bath


by Vanessa Hatton-Riveiro - Yoga Activist

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What Boxing Class Should I Do?


by Dave Gordon - Boxing Activist

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Your guide to Reformer Pilates


by Lydia Melmeth - Pilates Activist

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What's better cardio: swimming or running?


by Virgin Active

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Should I run on a treadmill or outdoors?


by Virgin Active

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What is a Club V Day Camp like?


by Lizzie Bullimore - Head of Family Activities

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How Virgin Active supports working parents


by Paige Patching - Senior Head of Family Activities

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How to prepare for your summer hikes


by Virgin Active

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A helping hand from Club V


by Virgin Active

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Wholefoods vs processed foods: what's the difference?


by Hannah Whiteley - Academy Nutrition Tutor

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How does alcohol affect your fitness?


by Hannah Whiteley - Academy Nutrition Tutor

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Everything you need to know about PT


by Hadee Fayez - Head of Exercise Experience

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Here's how to get the best results from the sauna


by Virgin Active

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Making healthy eating easier this summer


by Hannah Whiteley - Academy Nutrition Tutor

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Dynamic or static stretching: what’s better for me?


by Dave Gordon - Boxing Activist

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How to get a new personal best


by Chris Parr - Strength and Conditioning Activist

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5 ways to improve your flexibility


by Vanessa Hatton-Riveiro - Yoga Activist

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Yoga for anxiety


by Tal Zalel - Yoga Activist

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Pilates is becoming more popular - here's why


by Lydia Melmeth - Pilates Activist

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Prioritise swim safety this summer


by Donna Collins - Head of Family Experience

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The benefits of Lift Club


by David McDermott - Strength and Conditioning Activist

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What a Feeling


by Kyle Murray - Head of Exercise to Music

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Eating well with a busy lifestyle


by Dr Becky Townsend - Head of Nutrition

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Pre-marathon tips to ace your race


by Tash Jones - Digital Designer

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Should you exercise if you’re tired?


by Virgin Active

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Get to know Lift Club


by David McDermott - Strength and Conditioning Activist

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Celebrating international day of happiness


by Kirsty McLean - Head of Wellbeing

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Your most commonly asked questions on Nutrition


by Dr Becky Townsend - Head of Nutrition

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The Importance of Strength, Fitness and Recovery for Playing Rugby


by Virgin Active

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International Women’s Day: here’s how we’re supporting women in boxing


by Virgin Active

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Exercises to help you become a better runner


by Nick Parkes - Athletic Training Lead

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5 ways to boost your heart health


by Becky Townsend - Head of Nutrition

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Benefits of working out with a loved one


by Vanessa Hatton Riveiro - Yoga Lead

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Strength Training Vs Cardio - What's better?


by David McDermott, Strength and Conditioning Activist

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6 ways to support friends with their Mental Health


by Kirsty McLean - Head of Wellbeing

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Getting the most out of winter workouts


by Leandro Andrade - Boxing Lead

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The effects exercising has on your brain


by Theo Calvert - Academy Tutor

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Why your child should keep up with their swimming


by Andrew Willis

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Free weights or resistance machines: what’s better?


by Nick Parkes, Athletic Training Activist

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Combat gym anxiety


by Matt Harras - Head of programming

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Setting Fitness goals for the New Year


by Barbara Askew - Academy Tutor

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Try this to hit your fitness goals


by Tom McClelland - Head of Athletic Training

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“How much should I work out over the holidays?”


by Virgin Active & Dave Gordon, Boxing Activist

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Here are 5 ways that exercise helps your mind


by Desta Smith - Pilates Activist

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An energising bodyweight workout worth trying


by David McDermott - Athletic Training Activist

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Happy International Men's Day! Here's what the day means to us...


by Virgin Active

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Here's why heading to the spa after a workout is beneficial...


by Ana Bhardwaj - CRM & Email Marketing Assistant

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How does exercise help with stress?


by Vanessa Hatton Riveiro - Yoga Lead

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The importance of adding variety to your workouts


by Emma Gregory - Marketing Assistant

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What is "the burn"?


by Tasha Jones - Digital Designer

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The benefits of rest days for exercise


by Carolina Sarmiento Ortiz - Digital Content Executive

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Black History Month at Virgin Active


by Kyle Murray - Exercise to Music Activist

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How do the Virgin Active team stay active?


by Virgin Active

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Fitness unites us all this National Fitness Day


by Glen Heidke - Product Director

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Even 10 minutes of exercise counts!


by Holly Phillips - Marketing Executive

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It All Counts


by Nick Myler - UK Family Business Partner

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How to find quiet time during the holidays


by Lizzie Bullimore - Head of Family Activities at Sheffield

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Signs you’re ready to become a Group Exercise instructor


by Tom McClelland, Head of Athletic Training

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Tips for beating summer holiday boredom


by Martyn Hawkins, Head of Family Activities at Virgin Active Solihull

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6 easy, active games to play with your kids this summer


by Tina Coulson, Head of Family Activities at Virgin Active Clearview

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Do you need a workout routine?


by David McDermott, Grid Training Activist

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How to keep cool in your summer workouts


by Barbara Askew, Virgin Active Academy Tutor

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Keeping your kids cool over the summer holidays


by Paige Patching, Head of Family Activities at Northampton, Riverside Park

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Your Inter-club Grid Training competition questions, answered.


by Virgin Active

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How to start working towards your fitness goals today


by Virgin Active

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Here’s some tips on keeping your kids entertained


by Donna Collins, Head of Family Experience

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4 tips for keeping your kids active during the holidays


by Matt Harras - Head of Programming at Virgin Active

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Here's how Activist Dave got into boxing...


by Virgin Active

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This spicy chicken skewers recipe is perfect for summer...


by Dr Becky Townsend

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


by Virgin Active

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We're in it together: Happy Pride Month!


by David Carter, UK Managing Director at Virgin Active

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6 ways swimming helps better your mental wellbeing


by Donna Collins - Head of Family

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Everything you ever wanted to know about Contender Boxing


by Amy Andrew - Head of Boxing

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Why swimming is an important life skill for your child


by Donna Collins - Head of Family

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Why should I do Reformer Pilates?


by Penelope Oldfield - Head of Yoga and Pilates

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5 Personal Training Myths: Debunked!


by Danny Dean - Head of Personal Training and Fitness

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Should I track my workouts?


by Virgin Active

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Explore engineering at Virgin Active


by Richard Taylor - Facilities Director at Virgin Active

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What to expect from a PT session


by Virgin Active

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What's it like to sail with Virgin Voyages?


by Carolina Ortiz and Christine Babicz - Content Executives

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What are the benefits of low impact exercise?


by Penelope Oldfield - Pilates Activist

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4 ways to get more energy right now


by Virgin Active

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From the heart: tips for a healthy heart


by Virgin Active

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How to bounce back when life is off track


by Virgin Active

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Reformer Pilates - what's it really like?


by Jemima Jones

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Make 2022 the year to try something new


by Virgin Active

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Every movement counts


by Evelyn Adams - Yoga Activist

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Get some protein power


by Virgin Active

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Be a motivational mate


by Virgin Active

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Introducing the One Series


by Glen Heidke, Product Director

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Your Festive Fitness Fix


by The Virgin Active Team

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Stress less this holiday season


by Virgin Active

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Redefining your Personal Best


by Virgin Active

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


by David McDermott

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Happy International Men's Day 2021!


by Virgin Active

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


by Donna Collins - Head of Family Experience

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We're at Balance festival - are you coming?


by Dan and Laura - Marketing Team

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How do I keep my workouts on track in winter?


by Dave - Boxing Activist

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Why teach Reformer Pilates with Virgin Active?


by Emma Marie - Pilates Activist

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The Lost Hours Walk with CALM


by Chemayne - Head of Wellbeing

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Starting a yoga practice


by Char - Yoga Activist

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Meet your running coach


by Gabrielle Browne

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World Mental Health Day


by Chemayne Sarwar – Head of Wellbeing

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Using caffeine to enhance your workout


by David McDermott - Virgin Active Academy Manager

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Find time for your workouts


by David McDermott - Personal Trainer

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"Malcolm, what's your mix?"


by Malcolm Armstrong

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Getting back into exercise


by Jheison Chalarca

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Do I need a Personal Trainer?


by Danny Dean

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Eating for fitness


by Rory Beardsell

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Get your workouts back on track


by Amy Andrews - Head of Boxing

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10 minute dumbbell workout


by Amanda Chambers

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6 reasons you should be playing tennis


by Karen Hazzard - Head of Racquets

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5 tips for feel-good workouts


by Kyle Murray - Exercise to Music Lead

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Family fun at Virgin Active


by Donna Collins - Head of Family Experience

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How to create your workout plan


by Danny Dean

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Make your workouts more effective


by Matt Harras

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Take your workouts further with Online+


by Virgin Active

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Take your tennis to the next level with these gym workouts


by Karen Hazzard (Head of Racquets)

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Adding swimming to your workout routine


by Virgin Active

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Pride Month 2021


by Virgin Active

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Yoga For Your Dosha


by Char Holmes, Yoga Activist

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Navigating the New Normal


by Chemayne Sarwar (Head of Wellbeing)

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Open Letter from our Managing Director


by Ashley Aylmer

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Taking Time for your Mind


by Char Holmes

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National Take a Walk in the Park Day


by Chemayne Sarwar

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Get Ready for Reopening and Get Your Goals


by Laura Ash

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Your One-Piece Workout


by User Not Found

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Lean on me: Using props in your yoga practice


by Alex Black

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Stretch your workout further


by Alexandra Black

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5 Reasons to do yoga in the park


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Turning Studio Flats into Workout Studios


by User Not Found

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Yoga Poses to Hold for 60 Seconds to Build Strength


by Virgin Active

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No gym equipment? No worries.


by Virgin Active

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If you can't come to us...


by User Not Found

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Summer Protein Smoothie


by User Not Found

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PROTEIN BANANA PANCAKE RECIPE


by User Not Found

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Yoga for Digestion


by User Not Found

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Meet Dave McDermott, one of our online coaches


by User Not Found

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How to master the Headstand (Sirsasana)


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How to master the Deficit Lateral Lunge


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Knee-in press


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Online coaching: The benefits


by Virgin Active

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How to master Rotational Skater Hops


by User Not Found

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5 Yoga Poses for a Good Sleep


by User Not Found

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How to master the Turkish Get Up


by User Not Found

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Yoga at home


by User Not Found

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Motivational tips for your at-home work outs


by User Not Found

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#MixItUp for Variety and Balance


by User Not Found

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Trainer Thursdays


by Virgin Active

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Trainer Thursdays: Paolo


by User Not Found

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


by User Not Found

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What is Reformer Pilates?


by User Not Found

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Yoga for: Cycling


by User Not Found

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Finding your feet - Motivation


by User Not Found

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Finding your feet - Results


by Virgin Active

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Finding your feet - Gym Anxiety


by User Not Found

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Deeper than downward dog


by User Not Found

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YOGA LUNCH BREAK BENEFITS


by User Not Found

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First time lifting weights


by User Not Found

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BEAT GYMTIMIDATION


by User Not Found

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Knowing Protein


by User Not Found

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If the sock fits – finding the right grip for you


by User Not Found

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Stop your workout sliding out from under you.


by User Not Found

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#GridGames


by User Not Found

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40 Things we are not getting enough of


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Wake up your health first thing


by User Not Found

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Virgin Active Angel Islington re-energises its studio spaces


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


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


by User Not Found

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Kick off your fitness journey at the new Virgin Active Twickenham


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Celebrate our new boutique-style club in Wandsworth


by User Not Found

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Bang Bang Vegan Shake


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Virgin Active Kensington, here’s what’s new


by User Not Found

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Our new boutique style club - Virgin Active Mayfair


by User Not Found

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LAC gala 2018


by Virgin Active

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Fitness Christmas Gift Ideas


by User Not Found

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Yoga for: Cycling


by User Not Found

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Should I take cold showers?


by Virgin Active

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Make mindfulness work for you


by Virgin Active

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Reasons to HIIT the pool


by Virgin Active

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Your Healthy Commute


by Virgin Active

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Make the most of your cycle workout


by Virgin Active

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