Corporate - Virgin Active

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Where it all began. The Virgin Active group was
founded and the first club opened in Preston, UK.
Virgin Active acquired 76 clubs formerly operated
by Health & Racquets in South Africa.
First club opens in Genoa, Italy.
Aquired 7 UK and 6 Spanish Esporta clubs.
Aquired 47 clubs from Holmes Place.
Opened first Portuguese club in Porto.
Opened first clubs in Australia.
Virgin Active has over 1 million members.
Aquired 53 Esporta clubs in UK.
Opened first club in Singapore.
Opened first club in Bangkok, Thailand.
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our world
We have over 100 Virgin Actives throughout the UK and a total of more
than 250 across the globe – discover for yourself at virginactive.com
Virgin Active health clubs are special places – we have
what you need. We know time is precious, pressures
are all around and sometimes, you want to get away for
a while. So we don’t just help you get fitter, we make life
better. From innovative equipment to oases of calm,
we’ve got it all:
•Superb pools, spas, saunas, steam rooms and jacuzzis
•Over 10,000 exercise classes a week across our network
•Epic equipment from Ankorr to Watt bikes
•Tennis, squash and badminton
•Club V and crèche to keep the kids happy
•Expert personal training and tennis coaching
•Club lounge to meet, greet and eat
•Access to the Virgin Active global estate
Soon you’ll discover we’re not just a health club,
we’re a way of life.
discover life is better
discover movement
At Virgin Active, we appreciate how important it is for you to look after
your employees’ wellbeing. With extensive gym facilities, swimming
pools, sumptuous spas, and exclusive studio classes – including The
Grid, ZUU and twentyfour – your employees will discover more to enjoy.
discover expertise
We employ only the brightest, most qualified people to be a part of our team.
Our Fitness Coaches, Personal Trainers, Group Exercise Instructors, Swim Coaches
and Tennis Coaches are the best in the business. They can offer company-specific
classes, fitness testing at your workplace, and lots of fun activities either at your
premises or in the club.
discover balance
With our sumptuous spa facilities, an unbeatable range of relaxation classes,
and our welcoming chill out areas, we offer the perfect environments to help
hardworking people recharge their batteries.
discover
new
connections
We believe in clubs rather than gyms –
somewhere more than a place to work
out. Discover innovative spaces and
swanky meeting rooms where you can
chill out, catch up on work or log onto the
latest breaking news. From dawn till dusk,
we help make the day that bit better.
discover time off
Virgin Active is crammed with great stuff designed to keep kids happy and occupied –
Active Crew classes and activities keep children aged 3-16 active and happy for hours.
and parents happy and relaxed. We offer great family-friendly facilities including Swim
If you want to leave the kids with us so you can enjoy some ‘me’ time, or if you want to
Club, kids Club-V, and Ofsted-approved crèches. Plus our unique
join them in some family fun, it’s all here for you all.
discover
happy
Your local Virgin Active health club offers you and
your colleagues the latest fitness innovations and a
great place to relax.
We can also provide your workplace with:
• Membership details for new employee packs
• Open days/weeks at the club to give your employees
the chance to experience our facilities
• Team-building group exercise classes/fitness
challenges at the club
• Fast classes/activities for your employees
• On-site classes
• Usage figures to track your employee engagement
• Salary sacrifice
• Tailor-made classes
• Team of Virgin Active experts on site
• Personalised offers
• Wellness days
• Health assessments
To find out more visit
virginactive.co.uk/corporate
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what others
say about us
Aker Engineering
Balfour Beatty Investment
Bank Of London And The Middle East
Baring Investment
Bms Group Ltd
Canary Wharf Limited
CVC
Equus Petroleum
“We have been a member of Virgin Active for a few
years now. We have built up a good relationship
with the Account Manager and the service provided
by her has been great. Any queries regarding
our account have been handled with speed. Our
employees like having the choice of the services
and gyms that Virgin Active can provide."
House of Fraser
Experian
Flight Centre
Fitch Ratings
Hearst Magazines
Investec Bank Plc
Morgan Hunt
Nationwide
Openbet
“Virgin Active offer fantastic facilities nationwide at
an affordable price with our corporate partnership.
They are also very pro-active in helping to promote
a healthier workforce with the number of extra
services they provide directly in the workplace.”
Tesco
Powder Byrne
Rackspace
Slaughter and May
Sodexo
Speedo International Limited
Sta Travel Managment Ltd
“The clubs are of a very high standard with very friendly
and supportive teams in place to help you reach your
goal in fitness and wellbeing. If you’re not there to work
out and just want to use the sauna, jacuzzi and showers,
it is equally relaxing and soothing and makes your day
that much better to be part of the Virgin group.”
Royal Bank of Scotland
Starbucks
Technogym Uk Ltd
Telegraph Media
Tullow
United Insurance Brokers
Virgin Media
Virgin Management
Vulcan Engineering
discover a life more active
“I wish I’d spent more time in the office.” Said no one. Ever.
It really pays to get up from your desk every now and
then. After all, in our experience, activeness leads to
happiness. And happy people tend to get more
work done.
Here at Virgin Active, we’ll give you everything you need
to get moving. From superb pools to epic equipment to
over 80 classes a week, we’ve got the lot.
So, get out of that office – and discover a world of
activeness.
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