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… Read more »
We’re celebrating the official launch of Les Mills GRIT classes right here at The Thames Club. Come along if you haven’t started on your new year’s resolutions yet and need something to motivate you into action. It’s open to members and non members and designed to inspire people to try something new and kickstart their… Read more »
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… Read more »
Here we are again. Another New Year’s Resolution. Another New You. The fitness team at The Thames Club have seen it all before. Every year it seems that we make the same promises to ourselves. This will be the year we shed those unsightly pounds, achieve a leaner, more toned physique or form healthier eating… Read more »
If you’re serious about the gym, then you need to be on top of what you’re eating because your body won’t be able to perform if it’s not properly nourished. We’ve already blogged about the importance of protein (https://thethamesclub.co.uk/everything-you-need-to-know-about-protein/), so today we’re going to talk about how you can work it into your diet. Balance… Read more »
School’s out for summer! The long vacation is a time to relax the rules and allow the kids a few more treats, so it’s no wonder that they look forward to it all year round. As parents, we want them to enjoy themselves and recharge their batteries before the new term begins, but we also… Read more »
Protein has become a buzzword in the fitness industry and every health food appears to boast a high content. But without understanding what protein is and its role in the body, how can you know how much you need? Today we’re going to cut through the gimmicks and give you the facts, so you can… Read more »
England in the sunshine, it’s heaven isn’t it? We’re not always so lucky so it’s important to enjoy it while we can. Between the BBQs, beer gardens, and chasing after the ice cream truck like it’s a form of cardio, however, the hot weather can wreak havoc on your diet. Unlike the winter months, when… Read more »
Staines upon Thames Day will be held on Sunday 1 July this year and will be bigger and better than ever. Our stand will be manned by a lot of our staff, so do come and say hello. There will be a competition you can enter and the gym team have set up a gym challenge. Hot… Read more »
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… Read more »
