Monday, February 28, 2011. Virgin Active opened only its second Classic Virgin Active club in South Africa (after Melrose Arch in Johannesburg) on Friday, March 25.
See picture gallery below.
This luxurious facility, which will appeal to those looking for a touch of class and excellent technology and facilities – and boasts fine Italian inspired design and décor – includes among other features a 25m lap training pool with rim overflow (thus no swimming cap required), poolside shower cubicles, spacious glass shower cubicles installed in the change rooms and keyless combination locks for members to store their valuables.
In the picture: Virgin Active SA MD Ross Faragher-Thomes with Durban Deputy Mayor Logie Naidoo.
Ross Faragher-Thomas, Virgin Active South Africa MD, says the construction and speedy completion of the club would not have been possible without partnering with local government and thanked the city of Durban for their co-operation. “We wish to thank the city for their support in making the construction of the club a success. Virgin Active is so proud to bring this premier product to Durban and it’s a show of our confidence in Durban and the Moses Mabhida stadium. Durban is fast becoming a premier destination for tourists and we hope this club will add to its international appeal.”
Faragher-Thomas described the Classic brand facilities as: “Elegant and mature; charismatic; motivating; professional; aspirational; inclusive; a mentor and a friend.”
Virgin Active members, invited guests and dignitaries partied the night away with a jazz band under a beautifully appointed marquee. The current Virgin Active at King’s Park will continue to run as before and Faragher-Thomas believes this will continue to be a success, as the two gyms will have different markets although there will a certain amount of crossover.
Features include:
- Complimentary towel service
- Built-in touch screen entertainment on cardio equipment
- iPod docking while you train
- No time limit treadmills
- Lockers with built-in cellphone chargers
- Heated spa pool with lounge
- Privacy cubicles in the ladies’ changerooms
- Shave basins in the mens’ facilities
- Apple IMacs
- WiFi connectivity
- Members’ lounge
- Media wall
- Fully equipped meeting room with guest access
- Full service restaurant
- Shoe shine service
- In-club concierge
- Bicycles available for members’ use
- On site chiropractor and biokineticists for members’ convenience.
For info: www.virginactive.co.za or call 031 303 5729.
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