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Virgin Active Gym Broadacres

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😠 Security needs to be improved. Join Viva Gym if you want your gym lock to be broken and valuable phone and cash to be stolen. Completely unsafe. And Mangament can't do anything to assist in case of an emergency. No access to CCTV footage in locker rooms. Lost a valuable Samsung Note 8 that I just pu... People often mention staff, great, equipment, friendly, Great, Virgin, good, clean, Active, Viva,


Address

Broadacres Shopping Centre, cnr Valley Rd &, Cedar Rd, Broadacres Park, Johannesburg, 2021, South Africa

Website

www.virginactive.co.za

Contact

+27 11 467 8131

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (448 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 5β€―am to 9:30β€―pm
  • Thursday: 5β€―am to 9:30β€―pm
  • Friday: 5β€―am to 8β€―pm
  • Saturday: 6β€―am to 8β€―pm
  • Sunday: 6β€―am to 8β€―pm
  • Monday: (New Year's Day), 5β€―am to 9:30β€―pm, Hours might differ
  • Tuesday: 5β€―am to 9:30β€―pm

Featured Reviews


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  • 1/5 Nazeefah I. 5 years ago on Google
    Security needs to be improved. Join Viva Gym if you want your gym lock to be broken and valuable phone and cash to be stolen. Completely unsafe. And Mangament can't do anything to assist in case of an emergency. No access to CCTV footage in locker rooms. Lost a valuable Samsung Note 8 that I just purchased and R1000 worth of cash.
    9 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 1/5 Mmaphakane T. 5 years ago on Google
    They changing rooms are not safe!!! They stole my phone
    5 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 1/5 Shaun P. 6 years ago on Google
    The gym gets too full to even have a chance at having a proper workout. Expect your workout to be more half an hour longer due to this. Secondly make sure you are aware of all the hidden costs especially for cost that they should have told you about.
    4 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 1/5 Greyhound L. 1 year ago on Google
    The lockers gets broken into, the management does not even release cameras footage to assist the police. This is an ongoing thing, as I have spoken to a few gym members, who's lockers were also broken into. Stay away from Virgin Active Broadacres and share this post for everyone's awareness
    4 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 1/5 Eben R. 1 year ago on Google
    Very disappointed with my experience at Virgin Active Broadacres, my locker was broken into within the first 20 minutes of being in the gym. Absolutely no assistance from the GM of VA Broadacres. I would not recommend this club to any VA members, family or friends stay away!!!!!
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 kade f. 5 years ago on Google
    Beautiful facilities, very clean and staff are friendly n helpful.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 2/5 Twinkly B. 4 years ago on Google
    Guaranteed at least once a week the aircon does not work or so hot you cannot breathe inside. Yet, membership must be paid in full every month. Not fair . . . .
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 1/5 ruby 6 years ago on Google
    terrible, i signed up for a free pass and they wouldn’t let me in...... rude and unhelpful staff... the gym was completely empty and i understand why, i don’t think anyone would want be around that vibe
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 abdul e. 6 years ago on Google
    Conveniently located and well equipped in cognisance of the size. A good set of classes available, as well as a selection of personal trainers. There is no swimming pool.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 safdar r. 4 years ago on Google
    I love this Virgin active gym because of their staff , cleanliness and practicing tool.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Jenna W. 4 years ago on Google
    I was a member of Viva Gym for about a year and am now ending my contract due to emigration. I want to thank the staff and management of Viva for providing excellent facilities at an affordable rate, which has been integral to my fitness journey. Towards the end of my membership, I traveled to Cape Town and had to visit a different gym there. I paid an exorbitant day rate, the weights were so old that they had lost their markings so I had no idea what I was lifting, the floor was filthy, and the gym was completely overcrowded despite me going at off-peak times. Coming back to neat, clean, well-stocked Viva at the end of my trip was like returning home and I breathed a sigh of relief as I walked through the Viva doors. Keep it up, Viva!
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Ryem a. 5 years ago on Google
    I like this place ,the staff very helpful,great facilities but no swimming pool.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Wonder M. 3 years ago on Google
    Well equipped gym.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Kegomoditswe R. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely place to workout and is super affordable
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Miguel de B. 4 years ago on Google
    My favourite gym. Convenient, clean and great service!
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Tayla B. 4 years ago on Google
    Very nice gym, lots of variety of equipment and very affordable.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Carine K. 5 years ago on Google
    Best gym in Rosebank. Clean, modern, state of the art equipment and commendable staff. Centrally located in the buzzing The Zone, close to restaurants, shops and also the Gautrain.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Wisdom M. 5 years ago on Google
    Awesome and fun don't miss out
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Prince C. 6 years ago on Google
    One of the best gyms. Convenient location. 100% stacked with weights. Great staff and great facilities.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Julene C. 2 years ago on Google
    Discovery Covid Vaccine site. Very well organized, friendly staff that guides you through every step. Administration staff very friendly and quick
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 2/5 Samuel S. 2 years ago on Google
    Cant judge the actual gym as ive never been there. But thats probably because I tried phoning numerous times and not once was the call connected to any living soul. Even the ' phone me back' option was completely unsuccessful.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 2/5 Kirsten L. 1 year ago on Google
    This gym needs to place more light weights in their weight section downstairs, there is usually no light dumbbells for ladies to use there which is why I can never train arms at this Virgin Active.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Leatile R. 3 years ago on Google
    Great gym, could have some improvements in terms of the equipment but otherwise a good place to workout

  • 5/5 Simphiwe S. 3 years ago on Google
    There's a nice view of the suburb across the road. There's an outdoor workout space.

  • 5/5 Devon S. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent service from the gym especially their sales consultant Rand. Great gym as well.

  • 5/5 Denzyl P. 3 years ago on Google
    I love this place, its my sanctuary and never too busy.

  • 5/5 Kirsty 3 years ago on Google
    They really doing great at trying to comply with the Covid-19 regulations.

  • 5/5 Charlton A. 5 years ago on Google
    Great staff, doesn't get as full as most Virgin Actives which makes it the ideal place to work out. The locker rooms are upgraded and the people are great #FourwaysLifeStyle πŸ‘Œ

  • 5/5 Hakim S. 3 years ago on Google
    Clean, great layout of weights vs. cardio equipment. Staff are also great.

  • 5/5 Deseray G. 3 years ago on Google
    Love that Covid-19 protocols are being heeded!

  • 5/5 Ashley K. 5 years ago on Google
    Awesome, friendly, helpful service. The staff helped me switch my Virgin Active membership over from a different Virgin Active gym to this one within minutes. They walked me through the gym and explained everything to me so that I know exactly where everything is, which the gym I signed up at didn't even do. They are also open much longer hours than the Virgin Active gym where I was previously a member, which makes it much more convenient for me. There is a sauna and a steam room which I don't recall seeing at the Virgin Active where I was previously a member.

  • 4/5 Freddie le P. 3 years ago on Google
    A little disappointing

  • 5/5 Harry S. 4 years ago on Google
    Verry nice

  • 5/5 Sifundo N. 4 years ago on Google
    It safe and clean

  • 5/5 Louis J W. 4 years ago on Google
    Horrible music they play in the gym, but other than that, great experience.

  • 5/5 Sharona P. 4 years ago on Google
    Small pool not always 30Β°

  • 5/5 Richard A. 4 years ago on Google
    Definitely my favorite Virgin Active.

  • 5/5 Thomas L. 4 years ago on Google
    Good range of equipment and friendly staff

  • 5/5 Melyssa M. 4 years ago on Google
    Very clean. Staff is friendly and very helpful

  • 5/5 SIMON B. 4 years ago on Google
    Good gym, great friendly staff.

  • 5/5 Maj S. 4 years ago on Google
    Always clean and Staff are very friendly.

  • 3/5 okwethu M. 4 years ago on Google
    The gym is nice but everytime I come the age limit is changed like before they said you have to be 14 years or older now they say you have to be 15 years or older I would rather go to planet fitness

  • 4/5 Uche A. 4 years ago on Google
    Good standard equipment, nice workout environment

  • 4/5 Excellence Zodwa Angela M. 4 years ago on Google
    I went there once and the experience was amazing.

  • 5/5 Kondwani aka K. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely gym and the V club is mindblowing

  • 5/5 Michael M. 4 years ago on Google
    Very informed about health

  • 5/5 Mapindani T. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place

  • 5/5 Sarah L. 4 years ago on Google
    It's my gymπŸ˜€

  • 5/5 Giancarlo A. 4 years ago on Google
    Great gym. Needs some new equipment but generally a very nice gym to go to.

  • 5/5 Sibongile M. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely gym with state of the art equipment

  • 5/5 Tshepo R. 4 years ago on Google
    Best gym in the area

  • 5/5 ian n. 4 years ago on Google
    Staff always friendly.

  • 5/5 Dial A M. 4 years ago on Google
    Love it

  • 5/5 Gavin S. 4 years ago on Google
    A superb gym

  • 5/5 Caitlin 5 years ago on Google
    Just an amazing place with excellent facilities and wonderful staff.....I would recommend going to this gym

  • 5/5 SuperScoobster 5 years ago on Google
    Great facility and friendly staff

  • 4/5 Andrea R. 5 years ago on Google
    Lovely gym, great staff

  • 5/5 Nicci B. 5 years ago on Google
    Best gym to go to in the Fourways area.

  • 4/5 Wahid M. 5 years ago on Google
    Its my feverate place

  • 2/5 Pierre R. 5 years ago on Google
    Nice layout and well equipped. But extremely messy! No one puts away their mats and equipment, the personal trainers are the worst in this respect. The Kauai us also quite poor.

  • 5/5 Avalon W. 5 years ago on Google
    Awesome staff and great gym. Ticks all the boxes.

  • 5/5 Nicky K. 3 years ago on Google
    I love this gym.

  • 5/5 Moses P. 3 years ago on Google
    Had a good workout this morning. All Covid-19 protocols are in place and the manager moved around sanitizing our hands while we worked out! πŸ‘Œ

  • 4/5 Khanyisa L. 3 years ago on Google
    It's much better than I expected. Spacious with all the machines and weights you'll ever need. Space/area for sled pushing, battle ropes, assault bikes and lunges. And all other normal gym amenities. At R399/month on a month-to-month contract, it's great value for money!

  • 5/5 BΓ©nnit K. 3 years ago on Google
    Love this gym. Really good equipment. Hygienic and good fitness programs

  • 4/5 Maseeha B. 3 years ago on Google
    Great staff, the equipment is well maintained, the classes are really good. It's a little small. Hopefully they'll open larger ones soon

  • 5/5 Rob das N. 3 years ago on Google
    Good to finally be back, day 1 since mid-March.

  • 5/5 O. Kayode J. 3 years ago on Google
    Great Place to achieve your fitness goals.

  • 5/5 Teddy Thabani N. 3 years ago on Google
    Great Gym ever..but they need to put sona..so that we csn steam.ourselves after gyming

  • 4/5 Relebogile M. 3 years ago on Google
    No pain only Gain

  • 5/5 Divesh R. 3 years ago on Google
    One of the best gyms ever very well kept

  • 5/5 lorne p. 4 years ago on Google
    Fantastic!

  • 5/5 Liberty J Z. 4 years ago on Google
    Fitness dreams fulfilled here

  • 5/5 jabulani m. 5 years ago on Google
    Awesome gym, fresh equipment with a very modern layout. Creates a great atmosphere for training.

  • 1/5 Gunther D. 5 years ago on Google
    Gym poorly managed

  • 5/5 darwin j. 6 years ago on Google
    The staff are friendly and helpful, all facilities and equipment are clean and well maintained. Only good experiences here.

  • 5/5 Sizwe M. 6 years ago on Google
    One of the best vibes a gym can have. Viva gym stays true to its essence which is in the name; VIVA!!!

  • 5/5 Nompumelelo M. 7 years ago on Google
    Its SUPERB!! When I started at viva I had bever been i a gym before but there things were easy, the satff was amazingly helpful with all the facilities and the hygien is great too.keep it up VIVA VIVA GYM VIVA!!!!!!

  • 5/5 Michele M. 7 years ago on Google
    Cool staff, really slick and nicely decorated facilities and shiny new equipment. I like that they have a centrally approved music playlist too. Very impressed by my visit.

  • 5/5 Fred C. 7 years ago on Google
    Great value for money and whats more is I dont get tied down to a lengthy contract Equipment in good nick

  • 5/5 Taryn D. 7 years ago on Google
    Nice to not be bound by a long contract. Love going to Viva Gym

  • 5/5 Sylvester K. 7 years ago on Google
    Good for the young people funky freandly staff gets you stress free from your daily emotions

  • 5/5 Marty E. 7 years ago on Google
    No contract great price nice staff easy in and out no attitude (almost)

  • 5/5 Cabral Peter P. 8 years ago on Google
    Awesome place, love it, great change rooms, everything is neat and clean

  • 5/5 Nik T. 8 years ago on Google
    Great place. Neat and tidy. Management is great, as well as all the staff. Keep up the good work, and thank you

  • 5/5 Sidney P. 2 years ago on Google
    The best place to enjoy swimming with kids on Sunday afternoons!

  • 5/5 zama N. 2 years ago on Google
    Absolutely love the classes the instructor always try new routines and did aqua jogger class there it was top class. The gym does need new equipment please

  • 4/5 Greta De S. 2 years ago on Google
    What a brilliant place. They never stop cleaning, sanitizing the place. Very friendly staff. I feel so sorry it's closed down for the moment due to the last new rules since last week. I can't wait to go back for my swim, my daily endorphins. But meanwhile take care all!

  • 4/5 Sam S. 2 years ago on Google
    Went for my vaccine at the gym! Very well organised! The gym looks well designed and clean. Just wish I was allowed to grab a smoothie (Not a gym member)

  • 5/5 Mary J. 2 years ago on Google
    Very nice and good proffessional employees they got there.

  • 4/5 Francois Conradie (. 2 years ago on Google
    Cannot comment on the gym itself, but the Discovery Covid Vaccination process. It was fast and efficient. Recommend using this site to get your jab!

  • 5/5 David Edward I. 2 years ago on Google
    Fantastic gym but mire importantly presently supporting Discovery Health Vaccine Initiative. Had our fist Vaccine there and getting the second tomorrow very organised, quick and efficient . We'll done guys yiy are really playing your part in helping the country through this pandemic .

  • 5/5 Jacques 2 years ago on Google
    My Vaccination cite and what a organised bunch. My word, there is no waiting, arrive, 5min later you are assisted and through. Now you wait your 15min and whala....toodels. Friendly, geared-up for the task, well done!

  • 4/5 Francois B. 2 years ago on Google
    It's a great gym, I spend an inordinate amount of time there πŸ˜€

  • 5/5 Nomsa K. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent gym, am always satisfied when I visit this gym. The steam room is also superb after being closed for over 12months.

  • 5/5 Charleen du P. 2 years ago on Google
    Great swim. The staff professional and friendly and the showers always well maintained

  • 4/5 Grant M. 1 year ago on Google
    Virgin Active Broadacres is great, and I would highly reccomend it to even the most discerning gym goer. It is also a great place to catch up on a few emails, while having a healthy bite to eat, from the in-house Kauai CafΓ©. I really enjoy the fact that it has 3 different levels, with a great variety of gym appartus and space on each! It never feels over crowded to me, and there is always a positive vibe amongst the patrons. I also like the fact that the children have their own secure gym/play area where they are safe, while Dad or Mom are getting on with their own workout! The bathrooms are well kept and always neat and presentable too. Staff are very friendly and there is someone ready to help, where necessary. Definetly worth a visit, if you're in the area!

  • 5/5 nomathemba k. 1 year ago on Google
    I was welcomed by warm hands. Supervisor on duty made sure I'm being attended promptly.

  • 5/5 Keratilwe M. 1 year ago on Google
    Great. Just too expensive and some of the staff members have no EQ.

  • 4/5 Jutta D. 1 year ago on Google
    Aqua pool too warm and very shallow for a tall person like me. The main pool is a good temp, but not ideal for aqua as even as a tall person I could barely stand

  • 5/5 Palesa M. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful gym and has an exclusive feel to it . With 3 floors to it,you can't ask for more

  • 5/5 Heather T. 1 year ago on Google
    Highly recommend Lauren Rolfe advanced personal trainer for injury rehab. Great results!

  • 3/5 Charmaine F. 1 year ago on Google
    Because of loadshedding the off peak time my contract allows there is no steam, no sauna and the pool heater is off, the machines, treadmills and stationary bicycles also needs electricity to work. Other than that the people are great. Thank you

  • 5/5 Jabu L. 6 months ago on Google
    The gym was really clean, the staff was friendly, the gym equipment was clean and enough for everyone. The yoga studio was my favourite, it’s so calm and zen.

  • 2/5 Sneaky S. 8 months ago on Google
    A good gym, as expected from Virgin. Most equipment if up to date although the weights are slightly old and are not all the same version. Neat and tidy with a pleasant atmosphere. Quiet at times. Although, the gym community here is very restricted. People aren't sociable, not too friendly. If your a powerlifter or bodybuilder and deadlift heavy, it's obv the weight will make a noise when going down. The Staff don't like this, so it's hard to go about your powerlifting. There is minuim equipment on the bottom floor so during busy hours you will have to try and share, for example one hamstring curl Machine

  • 1/5 Nadine S. 11 months ago on Google
    The most useless and pathetic gym! The manager obviously has no brain cells because of he or she did, they would have sorted out the fact that there has been no power for 3 weeks at the gym. Because of this - we cannot gym at the times we are able to. Nothing has been done about it! Absolutely pathetic. Broadacres management is honestly useless!

  • 1/5 Mark H. 11 months ago on Google
    They are long overdue to invest in a power back up… This is beyond absurd now. In addition the Wattbikes are ALL not calibrated so almost useless. They need to get their act together


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