Can training write off the calories?

A recent survey found that 70% of adults ‘want to get healthy’, with ambitions to exercise more, lose weight and eat more healthily[1]. Considering there are approximately three Google searches per minute on how to lose weight fast, it’s clear that there’s some confusion and desperation out there. Should you eat less or exercise more? […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 Thames Club announced as Health Expo Headline Sponsor

We’re delighted to be supporting Staines Rotary as a Headline Sponsor of the forthcoming Health Expo on Sat 26th June to be held at the memorial gardens. It’s fair to say that this last year has been challenging for most of us and the impact on people’s lifestyle and mental health has been significant. The […]

Keep Your Goals On Track

As we enter month two of 2021, are your fitness and well-being goals on track? The second Friday in January is coined ‘Quitters’ Day’ by Strava (the social network for athletes), but we hope that despite still living in difficult circumstances, you have stayed active, focused and positive. Don’t panic if you are having a […]

How to keep your fitness motivation throughout January and beyond

Be honest with yourself. How many times have you started the year by making a list of promises to yourself? Promises that you’d drop a dress size, lose weight or gain more lean, toned muscle mass. Promises that you’d stop turning to food for comfort and making poor lifestyle choices. Promises that you’d push yourself […]