Virgin Active is part of the Virgin Group, founded by Sir Richard Branson. Since opening its first club in the UK in 1999, it has grown to become the leading international global fitness club operator with over 1.4 million members and close to 240 clubs spanning eight countries (South Africa, UK, Italy, Australia, Namibia, Botswana, Thailand and Singapore). Our purpose is to make exercise irresistible by providing members with leading expertise, superb innovation and the best clubs.