The Ultimate Workout Routine: Tailoring Your Fitness Goals at V

Founded on a holistic wellness approach, at V, we champion health, physical fitness and overall wellbeing through our five pillars of wellness - Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, Social, and Spiritual. Below, we will discuss the importance of the Physical and how regular physical activity contributes to a happier, healthier, Stronger Self. 

The Journey to a Stronger Self

Physical fitness forms the foundation of overall wellness, directly impacting the health and function of your body. When you prioritise physical fitness, you enhance every part of your physical self, improving your strength, flexibility, and endurance, allowing you to lead a more active, fulfilling life. Regular exercise improves cardiovascular health, builds muscle, boosts metabolism, and increases energy levels, which are all essential to achieving a Stronger Self.

Linking seamlessly with the remaining four pillars of wellness, a strong body supports mental sharpness, feeding into Intellectual wellness by improving focus and stimulating cognitive growth. Physical activity also releases endorphins, lifts your mood, reduces stress, and contributes to Emotional wellness. Engaging in group fitness or team-based activities fosters connections, which enhance Social wellness. Finally, achieving physical goals and maintaining a consistent fitness routine creates a deeper sense of purpose and fulfilment, enriching Spiritual wellness. Outside of our pillars of wellness, the World Health Organisation states that regular physical activity reduces the risk of many types of cancer by 8–28%; heart disease and stroke by 19%; diabetes by 17%, depression and dementia by 28–32%.

By focusing on physical fitness at V, you are empowering a Stronger Self, creating the foundation to nurture and balance the other pillars, and forming a holistic path to total wellbeing.

How Does Yoga Help My Physical Fitness?

Yoga is a powerful tool for enhancing physical fitness by improving strength, flexibility, and balance. Through a series of controlled movements and postures, yoga helps to build core strength and tone a range of muscles while increasing your range of motion, improving functional health and mobility. Regular yoga practices also promote better posture and alignment, reducing the risk of injury during other forms of exercise and strengthening the entire body as you age. Beyond strength and flexibility, yoga engages your cardiovascular system, supporting endurance and promoting physical balance.

Additionally, yoga’s focus on controlled breathing and mindfulness enhances body awareness, allowing you to listen to your body’s needs and push yourself safely toward your fitness goals. This mindful approach to movement strengthens the connection between mind and body, creating a strong foundation for holistic physical fitness, and a succinct flow through all five pillars. 

How Does Pilates Help My Physical Fitness?

Like yoga, Pilates is a highly effective way to enhance physical fitness by focusing on core strength, flexibility, and overall body alignment. Through controlled, precise movements, Pilates strengthens the deep muscles of your abdomen, back, and pelvis, improving posture and stability. This core focus enhances strength and helps to prevent injury by promoting proper body mechanics during everyday activities and more intense workouts.

Pilates also increases flexibility, particularly in the spine and hips, allowing for greater ease of movement. Additionally, its low impact movements make it ideal for building muscle endurance and tone without straining joints or risking injury. Beyond its physical benefits, Pilates enhances mental and spiritual wellness, emphasising mindful movement, deep concentration and focus. This connection between mind and body helps reduce stress, improve mental clarity, and foster a sense of calm. As you progress through each movement with intention, you become more present, promoting mental resilience and emotional balance. By focusing on breath control and body awareness, you cultivate a deeper understanding of your own physical and emotional needs. This mindfulness helps foster a sense of inner peace and fulfilment, contributing to your overall spiritual wellbeing. 

By combining strength, flexibility, and control, Pilates provides a balanced approach to physical fitness that complements other forms of exercise and contributes to a well-rounded, strong body and mind.

Improve Your Fitness with V Equipment

Technogym: Olympic-Grade Performance

We are proud to partner with Technogym, the gold standard in fitness equipment and the official supplier to the Olympic and Paralympic Games for over two decades. Known for delivering cutting edge technology and unparalleled precision, Technogym’s machines are designed to meet the highest standards in fitness, ensuring that every workout is impactful and effective. 

Our gym is equipped with the Excite Climbs for challenging cardio sessions, the Pure Strength Hip Thrust and Deadlift machines for targeted strength training, and the Skill Runs, Skill Rows, and Skill Ups to enhance endurance and athletic performance. Additionally, the Universe Multitrack and Half Racks offer a versatile resistance training experience, perfect for building muscle and flexibility. With Bumper Plates for weightlifting, Technogym provides the ultimate tools for those looking to achieve peak performance, whether you’re an athlete or just beginning your fitness journey.

Watson Dumbbells: Unmatched Durability and Precision

Strength training at V is powered by Watson stainless steel dumbbells: the most durable and accurate in the world. Unlike traditional cast dumbbells, Watson dumbbells are CNC-machined from solid stainless steel, ensuring they are compact, perfectly balanced, and virtually indestructible, ensuring that every lift is consistent and precise, allowing you to push your strength training to a new PB. 

Rogue Echo Bike: Ultimate Cardio Challenge

For a high-intensity cardiovascular workout, the Rogue Echo Bike offers an unparalleled experience. Known for its popularity in the CrossFit community, the Rogue Echo Bike brings a new level of intensity to both upper and lower body conditioning. Equipped with an enhanced LCD console that monitors metrics such as intervals, distance, calories burned, and heart rate, the bike also features Bluetooth functionality, allowing seamless connection to cycling apps for real time performance data. 

Wattbike AtomX: Best in Indoor Cycling

The Wattbike AtomX is recognised as the gold standard in indoor cycling. Designed with a feature-rich performance touchscreen and smart immersive training options, the AtomX offers everything from virtual climbs to endurance rides. Its adjustable design ensures maximum comfort during training sessions, and its detailed performance tracking helps you monitor every aspect of your progress, providing the highest level of support and functionality to help you reach your goals.

Alo Yoga Mats: Superior Comfort and Support

Yoga plays a vital role in both physical and mental wellbeing, key to supporting your overall holistic health. At V, we provide Alo Yoga mats for all yoga classes. Known for their superior comfort, cushioning, and support, these mats are roomy, slip-free, and designed with dry-wicking properties to ensure maximum hygiene and comfort. With joint support built into every mat, you’ll feel confident performing everything from basic stretches to complex poses. 

Recovery, Rest and Relaxation

Reach Wellness Fascial Stimulator: Optimal Recovery and Mobility

At V, recovery is just as important as the workout itself. Our Reach Wellness fascial stimulator offers an innovative way to support muscle recovery, flexibility, and overall mobility. Designed to target fascial tissues, this device helps relieve tension and improve circulation, enhancing flexibility and reducing the risk of injury. It’s an essential tool for optimising recovery, particularly after intense workouts, allowing your muscles to heal and perform at their best. 

Theragun: Proven to Improve Recovery and Performance

The Theragun is the only massage device clinically proven to enhance your recovery, performance, sleep, mobility, and stress levels. Whether you're dealing with muscle soreness, knots, or fatigue, the Theragun delivers deep muscle treatment that targets specific areas of tension and discomfort. Its percussive therapy helps decrease muscle soreness, release tension, and speed up recovery, while also improving mobility and range of motion. For anyone serious about their fitness journey, the Theragun is an indispensable tool for relieving pain and discomfort, allowing you to stay active and agile.

Wave Roller: Advanced Vibration Therapy for Full Body Recovery

The Wave Roller combines powerful vibration therapy with an innovative wave texture to deliver a full-body foam rolling experience like no other. This Bluetooth-enabled vibrating foam roller connects to the Therabody app, offering personalised recovery routines tailored to your specific needs. The Wave Roller helps release deep-seated tension and increases mobility in targeted areas, making it an essential tool for enhancing flexibility and speeding up muscle recovery after rigorous workouts.

Therabody Massager: A Holistic Approach to Pain Relief
The Therabody Massager takes recovery to the next level with its scientifically backed design that relieves pain, discomfort, and muscle tightness. Whether you're unwinding after a heavy training session or looking to increase your range of motion, the Therabody Massager offers the precision and power needed to keep your body in peak condition. 

Sauna: Heat Therapy for Stress Relief and Muscle Recovery

V’s restorative saunas provide the perfect post workout sanctuary, promoting muscle recovery and reducing stress through the power of heat therapy. Saunas improve circulation, reduce muscle tension, and enhance relaxation, helping you emerge feeling revitalised and refreshed. With regular use, saunas can also contribute to detoxification, improve cardiovascular health, and boost overall wellbeing, making them an essential part of a well-rounded recovery routine.

Cold Plunge: The Power of Contrast Therapy

Our cold plunge pools are designed to deliver the invigorating benefits of contrast therapy, alternating between hot and cold to enhance circulation, reduce inflammation, and stimulate endorphin production. This powerful recovery method is used by athletes around the world to speed up muscle recovery and reduce soreness, while also providing a mental boost that leaves you feeling energised and motivated.

Technogym Checkup: Track Your Fitness Progress

At V, we provide our members with the latest in fitness assessment technology through the Technogym Checkup. This advanced system allows you to evaluate key aspects of your physical fitness, including mobility, balance, body composition, cardiovascular health, and strength. With real-time data and personalised insights, the Technogym Checkup enables you to track your progress over time, offering a clear roadmap to achieving your fitness goals. Whether you're just starting your wellness journey or looking to take it to the next level, this tool ensures that your workouts are not only effective but tailored entirely to your unique needs.