#Sugar Awareness Week Everyone knows that too much sugar is bad for us. You know it, but do you take any notice of it? Do you really understand why it is so bad for us? And do you know what are considered to be the safe amounts? We as a nation are consuming more sugar […]
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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 […]
P-P-P-PICK UP SOME PROTEIN
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://flthamesclub.wpengine.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-protein/), so today we’re going to talk about how you can work it into your diet. Balance […]
KEEPING THE KIDS HEALTHY OVER SUMMER
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 […]
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT PROTEIN
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 […]
DON’T LET THE HEATWAVE MELT YOUR DIET
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 […]
Don’t Let A Decadent December Season Lead To January Blues
‘Tis the season! The winter season is a lot of fun and we all deserve to cut loose and enjoy ourselves, but they’ll eventually come to an end and we’ll have to pay for our indulgences. It’s a story we see every year here at The Thames Club. People party hard for a solid month, then […]