BLOGS

19 Jun 2020 12:33PM
by Joseph Cummins

When time – and socially-distanced space – is tight, workouts need to tighten up too. With one piece of equipment and a little creativity you can make an awful lot from a little.

28 May 2020 18:23PM
by Joseph Cummins

Have you ever considered starting your own home practice of yoga but don’t know where to start? Sun salutations it is then.

28 May 2020 18:03PM
by Joseph Cummins

Prop up your practice using straps, blocks and bolsters.

28 May 2020 17:27PM
by Joseph Cummins

Bring strength, balance and control into your workout with some yoga. Up your flexibility as you get stronger.

15 May 2020 11:56AM
by Joseph Cummins

Since we are permitted unlimited exercise outside, use this opportunity to add fresh air to your practice.

15 May 2020 11:43AM
by Joseph Cummins

Turning your home into a workout space and staying consistent is tough. Now more than ever, we have turned our homes into safe havens from the nasties outside – made even more comfortable with banana bread and Netflix.

5 May 2020 16:30PM
by Dan Smith

Despite the usual perception that yoga is for flexibility, there are many yoga postures and styles of the yoga practice that are created to build strength.

5 May 2020 16:30PM
by Dan Smith

There are many workouts and types of exercise that require no gym equipment.

24 Apr 2020 12:15PM
by Joseph Cummins

It’s week four of your virtual worklife and let’s face it, those Zoom calls are becoming rather boring. Find a new workout partner and liven up your video calls.

24 Apr 2020 11:57AM
by Joseph Cummins

Your post-workout protein shake has never looked better. Packed with protein and just delicious, perfect for after an online class.

17 Apr 2020 12:43PM
by Dan Smith

There’s nothing quite like a stack of pancakes first thing in the morning, with a VA twist.

17 Apr 2020 12:36PM
by Dan Smith

Five poses you can try after a big meal or at the end of the evening.

15 Apr 2020 16:47PM
by Dan Smith

"As I became a PT, I fell in love with the idea of getting stronger and mastering movements"

15 Apr 2020 15:13PM
by Dan Smith

Perfect this inverted posture in your yoga practice.

15 Apr 2020 14:59PM
by Dan Smith

The functional movement that challenges strength, control and mobility.

11 Apr 2020 11:01AM
by David Glanville

Great movement to develop core strength and coordination with the AOS (anterior oblique subsystem).

10 Apr 2020 11:15AM
by David Glanville

With our newly launched platform Online Coaching by Virgin Active now live; Dave McDermott, UK PT Specialist for Virgin Active explains the main benefits of our brand new offering.

9 Apr 2020 10:58AM
by David Glanville

With dynamic functional movements like these, we first need to consider the why and when we should be incorporating these into our training program.

7 Apr 2020 16:23PM
by David Glanville

Yoga has many benefits on the body and mind – you can strengthen the body through asana and you can calm the mind through meditation.

7 Apr 2020 15:50PM
by David Glanville

The Turkish Get Up is a movement that you perform every day (standing up from lying down), loading the body in an overhead position and therefore challenges your whole body.

3 Apr 2020 16:41PM
by David Glanville

Yoga is the perfect tool to build a strong core and increase abdominal strength, as well as calm the mind and stretch out those muscles.

2 Apr 2020 17:01PM
by David Glanville

5 Mar 2020 13:50PM
by Joseph Cummins

New year, new goals. If you’re yearning for a more balanced life and want to shake up your health and fitness regime, read on for tips from Virgin Active trainers on how to be a better version of yourself.erent.

3 Mar 2020 17:22PM
by David Glanville

Across the sporting world, yoga and Pilates are used to up longevity, shorten recovery and increase performance. The England Rugby Women's team is no different.

20 Feb 2020 14:24PM
by Joseph Cummins

Deadlifts, elephants and bears. Oh my! We caught up with Grid Training instructor Holly Knott.

12 Dec 2019 12:42PM
by Joseph Cummins

Want to know what our Grid Master Trainer is having for breakfast? We sat down with Paolo Gimenez to find out.

7 Oct 2019 17:35PM
by Joseph Cummins

Your PT might be the person you speak to most in the gym. They can be your guide and motivation, the voice that tells you to keep going or to hold back. Most of all a good PT will care about you. Because your journey is part of their journey.

8 Jul 2019 16:29PM
by Joseph Cummins

Learn new moves and perfect old ones. That's the promise of Reformer Pilates – a workout where tension will challenge and coax as you work up a sweat or work on your injuries.

2 Jul 2019 10:21AM
by Joseph Cummins

Yoga instructor and avid cyclist Chloe hall shares her expertise on why practicing yoga is helping you go faster and further on the bike.

27 Jun 2019 13:26PM
by Joseph Cummins

Motivation isn't a switch. But just like a muscle, you can train it to become stronger.

27 Jun 2019 13:24PM
by Joseph Cummins

Knowing that what you want won't come quickly is simple to say but much harder to do.

27 Jun 2019 13:23PM
by Joseph Cummins

Time and time again, it's often the hardest thing to find before a workout.

27 Jun 2019 13:21PM
by Joseph Cummins

Routine is fantastic, but what do you do if that groove becomes a rut?

27 Jun 2019 13:19PM
by Joseph Cummins

We all have days when the gym is intimidating. Find some space to breathe and watch it run away.

20 Jun 2019 16:39PM
by Joseph Cummins

Five tips from yoga that will help reclaim your mindset and boost your mood.

12 Jun 2019 12:04PM
by Shaun Munoz

Yoga is a great way to stay relaxed, supple, healthy and strong. And getting away from your desk for an afternoon yoga class will make a huge difference to your midweek grind. With more classes available throughout the day than ever before, you can discover these five benefits of afternoon asanas for yourself.

12 Jun 2019 12:02PM
by Shaun Munoz

When you first start pumping iron, not knowing what you are doing can really weigh heavy on the mind. But weight training is rippling with benefits – increased strength, health and fat burn to name a few. Try this workout to lighten the load.

12 Jun 2019 11:56AM
by Shaun Munoz

Stepping into the gym is like being the new kid in school. You’re thrilled and terrified in equal measure and not quite sure where you fit in. Seeing someone lift twice their bodyweight, or running 10k without breaking a sweat, can be more than a little intimidating for the uninitiated – so here's how to feel confident when you step into your new playground.

6 Jun 2019 13:37PM
by Shaun Munoz

Getting to know protein.

9 May 2019 11:55AM
by Joseph Cummins

9 May 2019 11:02AM
by Joseph Cummins

Have you ever tried to hold plank or lunge deeper with damp feet? Only to have a millimeter of movement throw your whole workout off balance? Get to grips.

26 Mar 2019 13:17PM
by Shaun Munoz

6 Feb 2019 16:26PM
by Joseph Cummins

Most of us are not getting enough sleep, me-time – or fun – according to new research.

4 Feb 2019 11:53AM
by Joseph Cummins

Brighter mornings could make all the difference when it comes to prioritising your health.

18 Jan 2019 16:38PM
by Shaun Munoz

Virgin Active Islington has introduced a new Reformer Pilates studio to create over 200 exhilarating and re-energising timetabled classes as well as a fully upgraded gym offering and pool in the heart of Islington.

18 Jan 2019 16:33PM
by Shaun Munoz

Virgin Active Bromley has relaunched with exciting new additions including a Club V for little ones, a lounge and Mind and Body studio space, state-of-the-art cardio equipment, and 16 new classes added to the dynamic and diverse timetable.

18 Jan 2019 16:30PM
by Shaun Munoz

Virgin Active Mansion House has been impressively upgraded with a brand spanking new Barre and Reformer Pilates studios to create a refreshed and revolutionary group exercise timetable.

18 Jan 2019 16:26PM
by Shaun Munoz

Virgin Active Twickenham has benefited from a huge state-of-the-art refurbishment at the end of 2018, with new innovative studios, 65 new classes, the latest cardio and functional kit, and upgraded studios.

18 Jan 2019 16:19PM
by Shaun Munoz

Virgin Active Wandsworth has relaunched with an exciting makeover with over 118 exhilarating and timetabled classes per week as well as a fully updated gym offering and upgraded lounge space.

11 Jan 2019 14:56PM
by Joseph Cummins

Try this veggie and fruit shake for an early morning hit and a speedy nutrient boost. Perfect for hiding a little vegan protein powder in too.

3 Jan 2019 08:54AM
by Shaun Munoz

One of the jewels of our crown, Virgin Active Kensington has benefited from a state-of-the-art refurbishment, with exciting and revolutionary group exercise timetable including the first Reformer Pilates studio in the collection, a dedicated studio for personal training, hot yoga studio, new large functional training area and seven group exercise studios.

3 Jan 2019 08:52AM
by Shaun Munoz

Virgin Active Mayfair has relaunched with an exciting makeover with over 200 exhilarating and re-energising timetabled classes per week as well as a fully upgraded gym offering and pool in the heart of central London.

2 Jan 2019 15:03PM
by Shaun Munoz

Find out what happened at the London Aquatic Centre on 8 December 2018.

1 Dec 2018 11:43AM
by Joseph Cummins

1 Dec 2018 11:40AM
by Joseph Cummins

Yoga instructor and avid cyclist Chloe hall shares her expertise on why practising yoga is helping you go faster and further on the bike.

1 Dec 2018 11:38AM
by Joseph Cummins

Keep your summer glow and help to brighten up the darker months.

1 Dec 2018 11:36AM
by Joseph Cummins

An icy soaking is said to boost heart and head health whilst melting fat. I spent two weeks seeing if we should cool the hype.

1 Dec 2018 11:35AM
by Joseph Cummins

How can you make mindfulness work harder for your health and happiness than any gym routine?

1 Dec 2018 11:33AM
by Joseph Cummins

1 Dec 2018 11:30AM
by Joseph Cummins

The savvy gym goer knows that as much effort should go into your recovery as your training.

29 Nov 2018 17:32PM
by Joseph Cummins

You probably don’t think about going to the pool unless you are going to relax after working out; check out the benefits of taking your training to the wet side!

29 Nov 2018 17:26PM
by Joseph Cummins

For Brits, the average daily commute totals 1 hour and 38 minutes. But, while we travel our lives away, what affect is heavy traffic, pollution, and packed-out trains having on our wellbeing?

29 Nov 2018 17:15PM
by Joseph Cummins

If you like to sculpt, tone and burn calories in our group cycle class The Pack, then you’ll know just how effective the supercharged workout can be.