Virgin Active

Have you ever heard of a gym that is located out of the city centre yet has high end equipment, smashing customer service, spacious in all areas with so much to do as well as it being affordable without all the hassle and fights for the squat rack? Maybe? Well I’m sure there are a few located around somewhere but being a new member of Virgin Active Crouch End is something that I am proud of as it ticks all qualities mentioned above.
First things first is to make it clear that Virgin Active Crouch End never used to be as swanky as it is now. Having had a £3million makeover sets it ahead of its other branches. I decided to converse with the receptionist before leaving the gym and I mentioned that this gym reminds me of the Virgin Active: Classic Collection (Mayfair) which used to be my gym a year ago and to my surprise she informed me that the makeover was thought about and designed to look like the Virgin Active Mayfair branch. The key benefit about this gym is that you are paying a MUCH cheaper price but with the same features as it’s high end branches and that’s what I call a bargain!
In regards to the gym and overall customer service I couldn’t rate it any lower than 5 stars. Brand spanking new technogym equipment, a very spacious gym floor with loads of equipment which means no waiting around during peak times, the steam room can fit 14 people comfortably as well as the heat ensuring that you’re in and out in a swift time. The sauna is very spacious too with great lighting and design and the 20m pool has the same qualities and style as the Virgin Active Mayfair gym with the added customer service being on point. I am yet to try out the classes, but, after witnessing a few commencing on the gym floor I can ensure myself that I will be working up a sweat.
***An out of city gym with the same qualities, features and customer service as a central London gym. New equipment, a quality spa area and a spacious surrounding will leave you wanting to come back as often as you can as well as a café with plenty of seats and computers will have you hanging around for hours. Virgin Active is not just a gym, it’s a health club and the next step to achieving a better mind, body and soul and I am proud to be a member of one of the most favoured gyms around the UK***

A workout within a workout? yes, that’s possible at the Virgin Active Gym here in Crouch End! Because, in order to get to the changing rooms, you already have to climb up a flight of stairs and then, in oder to get to the actual gym-​floor, you have to get up even higher… now that’s what I call ingenious…
Anyway, this gym features everything that you need: plenty of treadmills and other cardio-​equipment; all sorts of weight-​machinery (which I still have to figure out how to use properly); a separate work-​out area for women; separate studios for cycling and other classes, as well as a swimming pool (which is not huge, but will do).
What I don’t like here is that you have to pay for your towels. Especially, given that I already pay an all-​gym membership at the more-​expensive Barbican gym… that’s not logical in my opinion! But, for the last few visits, I always put on an innocent face and said «really? I didn’t know and now didn’t bring any money…»