Virgin Active

Virgin Active

Wellness and Fitness Services

LEAVE THE CULT. JOIN THE CLUB. 📍Where wellness gets real

About us

Virgin Active is a globally recognised exercise brand with over 230 clubs in 8 countries and more than 1.2 million members. As part of the Virgin Group founded by Sir Richard Branson, Virgin Active disrupted the UK fitness industry in 1999 by creating large health clubs offering an unprecedented number of world-class health and fitness products and services all under one roof. We now operate 38 clubs in the UK with an unparalleled collection of iconic locations in London and around the UK. A global industry leader for two decades, Virgin Active UK continues to innovate by developing a more personalised gym, multi-boutique experience and purpose to inspire people to live an active life. We’re always on the hunt for unique individuals with bucket loads of talent. If you’ve got what it takes or want to share an idea you think could be great, we’re all ears.

Industry
Wellness and Fitness Services
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
London
Type
Public Company
Founded
1999
Specialties
Health, Wellness, Fitness, Exercise, Families, Movement, Mindfulness, Restoration, Active, Training, and Workout

Locations

  • Primary

    26 Little Trinity Lane

    Mansion House

    London, EC4V2AR, GB

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Employees at Virgin Active

Updates

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    Disruption is our DNA 📢 Over the last few weeks, our CEO Dean Kowarski has been travelling across the globe, unveiling the new Virgin Active brand positioning to each of our territories. Our global roadshow brought together teams from the UK, Italy, South Africa, Australia, Singapore & Thailand, to share the vision for Virgin Active's future and how we will collectively land our Social Wellness Club proposition consistently around the world, and make wellness more credible, simple, attainable and enjoyable for our members. A huge thank you to all the teams involved in pulling each roadshow together. Now it’s time to make these goals a reality.

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    Can water unlock your best performance? Staying properly hydrated can help you excel in the workplace. Yet it’s often forgotten about.   Hydration should be top of your mind. Here’s why…   🧠 Enhances Cognitive Function: Staying hydrated helps you stay sharp, think clearly, and respond quickly.   ⚡️ Regulates Mood and Energy Levels: Water plays a key role in regulating your energy levels and mood, keeping you productive throughout the day.   💪 Improves Physical Performance: Overall body hydration supports muscle function, performance, and recovery.   🦴 Supports Digestion and Joint Health: Water is crucial for moving nutrients throughout your body and keeping your joints lubricated.   🔍 Signs you might need more water: Be aware of thirst, headaches, fatigue, and muscle cramps—these are common indicators of dehydration.   To combat these symptoms, and to maximise your daily potential, it’s essential to drink water consistently throughout the day - particularly during increased activity, heat, or humidity.   For added support, include electrolytes like sodium, potassium, magnesium, and calcium in your hydration plan. These essential minerals help regulate fluid balance, muscle function, and recovery. After intense workouts, replenishing electrolytes is crucial. You can maintain electrolyte balance by eating foods rich in these minerals, such as bananas (potassium), spinach (magnesium), dairy products (calcium), and salted nuts (sodium), or by using electrolyte tablets.   By combining these approaches, you can greatly enhance performance and support your overall health in the workplace.

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    The wellness industry is unwell. In recent years, the world of wellness has exploded, promising miracle cures and instant results with everything from detox teas to extreme diets. But alongside the rise of "quick fix" solutions, concerns about the dangers of confusing wellness fads have also grown.  As part of our ongoing mission to cut through the fake noise within the industry, we surveyed over 2,000 active adults to discover the biggest wellness fads of the year—with perineum sunning (22%), wellness vaping (20%) and goat or puppy yoga (20%) taking the top bizarre spots.  Nearly half (48%) of adults responded that they’re confused about where to turn for real wellness information, and 50% see trends on social media that contradict each other. The average person has tried at least three different fads or trends in their lifetime, but 51% of those who tried one stopped because it wasn’t sustainable.  So how can people achieve and sustain REAL health and wellness? At Virgin Active, we believe through our guidance, community spirit, boutique style classes and spa & recovery facilities, members can come as they are and achieve real progress - in a healthy way that’s unique to them. We’re unapologetically sticking it to the fakes and fads with an open invitation for everyone, everywhere to do the same.

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    To mark World Mental Health Day, we’re joining Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) and sharing their film to show the part we can all play in preventing suicide. Stopping suicide starts with all of us. If you want to find out how you can play your part and support CALM’s life-saving services, sign-up to their newsletter here. If you’re struggling, or worried about someone, check out CALM services 👉 https://lnkd.in/e9bHaFwu

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    Making a splash at the Virgin Active Swim Gala 2024 🏆 Last weekend, we welcomed over 350 junior swimmers and their families to the iconic London Aquatics Centre, to represent their local clubs in our annual swim gala. 21 teams took to the Olympic pool to participate in competitive races, celebratory parades, and award ceremonies, receiving medals and trophies from our surprise special guest—Olympic silver medallist Noah Williams. A huge congratulations to all the swimmers, coaches, and family members who took part; it was an unforgettable day filled with a great atmosphere and community spirit.

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    The world needs a new school of thought 💭   This week Richard Branson and Virgin have partnered with charity Made By Dyslexia to launch DyslexicU, the world’s first free online University of Dyslexic Thinking. Made By Dyslexia's new “intelligence 5.0” report shows that today's AI- driven world needs a new kind of intelligence, and that dyslexics have the skills most sought-after in every job, in every sector, globally - thanks to research from Randstad Enterprise. DyslexicU is free to access for anyone, at any stage of life, with a curiosity to learn more about the skills so relevant to this new world. Enrol today: https://lnkd.in/eAFE9PBU

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    Celebrating REAL wellness across our clubs 🎉 Last week we changed things up for National Fitness Day, inviting members to grab a +1 and head to their local club to celebrate all aspects of wellness. From prize challenges and educational workshops, to club crawls, lift & learns and delicious Kauai samples, each club put their own spin on the event for their Virgin Active community. Thank you to everyone who took part - our clubs, teams and members. We’re already counting down until next time.

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    Instagram Live: Nutrition & The Menopause We’re delighted to announce that Matthew Gardner, our Head of Nutrition, and Sarah Carolides, leading functional nutritionist, will be hosting our next Instagram Live on 25th September at 4PM 📅 Join us as we dive into topics including: • Stages of the menopause • Understanding the role of oestrogen • How nutrition can affect menopause symptoms • Dietary changes for long term health • Sleep & relaxation techniques Perimenopause and menopause affects every single system in a woman’s body, catching many completely unawares. This session is ideal for those experiencing the process, or those looking to support others who are, as they re-evaluate many of their previous habits and lifestyle activities. Plus our experts will be answering your questions in real-time. Stream live: https://lnkd.in/eH-_zTdA

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    We’re here to make YOU feel your best 🫵 Some say it’s National Fitness Day. We say it’s National Wellness Day. Because feeling your best goes beyond fitness. Head to your local club today and celebrate your wellness your way - we’ve got challenges, workshops* & good vibes all round. PLUS for today only, bring a +1 for free and share the love. * In-club activities will vary based on location.

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