We’ve all been there. You’ve had a tough day at the office, followed by a killer session at the gym and the last thing you want to think about is what to make for dinner or pack for lunch tomorrow. Before you reach for the take-away menu, check out our mini meal plan. We’re turning those bland basics into healthy meals. Plus they won’t take forever to prepare, so you can still catch your favourite show on TV.
Category Archives: September 2012
adidas celebrates Virgin Active Soweto’s first birthday
We’re having a party and you’re invited.
adidas and Virgin Active Soweto will host a special adi-active run to celebrate the gym’s 1st birthday on Heritage Day, 24 September 2012.
Kauai Ka-Ching
Kauai Competition
Buy a 500ml Energade and a princess wrap and stand a chance to win a R1000 Total Sports voucher.
Put your details on the back of your till slip and drop it in the entry box to enter.
Food labels made simple
Let’s face it, when we’re exposed to those confusing food labels, more than often it’s a case of ‘SAY WHAT?!’ The calories vs. kilojoules vs. fat thing is completely confusing. And what about all of the other ingredients that are difficult enough to pronouce, let alone consume?
Body beat: how to choose the ultimate workout playlist
Everyone has a soundtrack to their life. You know, that song that makes you feel like you could kick some serious butt. There’s no doubt that music affects how we feel and studies show that it has the power to affect our heartbeat and even blood pressure. It improves our coordination and can even encourage us to push through and keep going. Whoa! It’s no wonder it’s such an essential part of most people’s workouts.
Ready to free your Fierce?
Fierce is our new dance class where you can let it go to tribal house beats. Let
your alter ego come out and play in an hour of high-energy dance moves.
Upcoming Events
The next two months are packed with activities, events and classes. Join us!
Melrose Arch
Tuesdays – New Fierce class
10 October – Group exercise member forum
12 October – Special Fierce class get together with coffee and a muffin
Moses Mabhida
22 September – Join us for a spring exercise session in the outdoors. Class
includes Twentyfour, Fierce, Spinning, Katastep and a demo of
Classic Box. Duration 07:30 to 10:30
23 October – adi-active run. To register go to www.adi-active.co.za
What’s fresh at myvirginactive
We’re so excited about the new and improved myvirginactive website. Here’s a quick guide to get you surfing the site like a pro.







