6 strength training exercises for beginners

If you’re new to strength training exercises then read on for our beginner’s tips! Strength training has become increasingly popular over the last few years not just with the younger generation but with those past 50. It brings about so many benefits that can help keep you active, stronger, and more mobile later in life. […]

Five classes that will transform your core

Ask any personal trainer about client goals, and they’ll say toned abs, flat stomach or a six-pack are high on many people’s wish list. The good news is, we all have abs (yay) – they are part of the core, the trunk of the body, and usually not visible. However, not all cores are created […]

Does swimming really count as a workout?

Swimming is one of many sports that helps you improve cardio fitness, build strength and burn calories. It’s low impact, invigorating and accessible all year round, but can we measure its effectiveness on both physical and mental health? Find out how your typical swimming session stacks up and whether it really counts as a workout. […]

Find out what you’re made of

Are you curious to find out what your body is made of? Come and find out using our Tanita machine, a leader in Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) Technology. Our fitness professionals use Tanita to help measure and track your progress and it will tell you things about your body you never even knew! There are […]

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 […]

Why it’s your time to give spinning a go

Did you know that Spinning is one of the most popular group classes in the UK with both men and women? For those of you who don’t know, Spinning is a studio cycling workout that gives you an intense interval training session. The Thames Club fitness trainers really make this class in the dark lots […]

How’s my Exercise Routine Going? Swimmingly!

Swimming is something that most people did as children, whether as part of a club or with their school, but that they’ve long since given up. Today’s blog is going to examine the benefits of rediscovering the water and the benefits of incorporating swimming into your exercise routine. The Benefits of Swimming Swimming is a […]

Our Focus on Men’s Health and Fitness

We’re shining a spotlight on men’s health here at the Thames Club in support of National Men’s Health Awareness Month. Being in good health means more than being free from illness. It’s a combination of being in good physical and mental shape. It’s a simple formula but with today’s hectic lifestyle it’s easier said than […]