Is mindfulness merely a buzzword, hashtagged liberally on Insta, sprinkled into wellbeing policies and something that only a spiritual person ‘gets’? Absolutely not. Mindfulness and meditation are growing in gravitas, often considered alternative or complementary therapies for mental and physical conditions, and accessible to all. Dig a little deeper and you’ll find evidence that affirms […]
Category Archives: Health
4 ways to nurture your best summer body
Holidays are on the horizon, the weather’s warming up and we’re ditching the winter layers. Whilst summer’s arrival is exciting, it often brings feelings of dread and panic as we’re urged to achieve the ‘perfect’ summer body. However, it’s evident the tide is turning, with influencers promoting the value of body confidence and wellbeing over […]
My first Reformer Pilates class – what to expect
Our new Reformer Pilates studio opens this month, so we invited some seasoned exercisers, new to reformer pilates, to try it out! Emma Moreton shares her workout experience giving an insight into what you can expect from your first class and all the great benefits of reformer. Emma’s first class experience Recently, I had the […]
Fifty-plus and fitter than ever
Making an effort to stay mobile and active in your fifties is one of the best health investments you can make. Ageing is natural and happens to us all but also brings health problems including osteoporosis (women are more at risk than men, particularly if the menopause begins early), high blood pressure, chronic disease and […]
Class of 22 – Top trending classes
A real buzz has re-emerged in 2022 amongst the group fitness class community at The Thames Club. Based in Staines-upon-Thames, this premier health and wellness club offers one of the best varieties of group workouts to suit different goals and lifestyles. Members love the social aspect of classes as well as the fitness benefits. Managing […]
Weight training myths debunked!
Weight training is a popular and effective element of workouts and personal training sessions, but what’s stopping more people getting involved? Byron Gross, PT Manager at the Thames Club, debunks five common myths of weight training and shares tips and advice for optimising your session. Myth #1: Weight training is intense and time-consuming Forget […]
How to stay on track of your 2022 goals
January 1st feels weeks ago – and it may feel even longer since you thought about setting your New Years’ Resolutions. It’s this time of year when many of us struggle to stick to our intentions and are finding it a bit harder to stay on track. Personal Trainer, Paul, takes us through his top […]
Follow our daily steps to wellbeing & self-care
January is a new start – an opportunity to begin the year with positive energy, optimism and determination to get the most out of life. New year’s resolutions, whilst well-intended, can often be extreme or unrealistic, resulting in relapse or failure to make big life changes. Instead, small steps are an ideal way to make […]
Our 6 fitness and wellbeing predictions for 2022
Check out our Gym Team’s top six fitness and wellbeing predictions for 2022! Since the UK first went into lockdown almost two years ago, every industry has faced new challenges, opportunities and guidelines, including the fitness sector which has had to adapt quickly and innovatively. It certainly hasn’t been easy for people or businesses, but […]
The benefits of exercise before, during and after the menopause
World Menopause Day is held annually on 18th October. Its purpose is to raise awareness in society of the menopause and the support options available for improving health and wellbeing. This year the theme for WMD is bone health. The menopause is a natural part of aging when a woman’s periods stop, and she can no […]