Cross training: engaging in physical activity that’s outside an athlete’s main sport. Sounds like something for the pros? Well, yes, but cross training benefits everyone. Repetitive exercise (especially high impact or resistance) stresses the same joints, muscles and bones, potentially leading to damage. Mixing things up – cross training – is restorative and works other […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Yarna’s advice on how to get into running
Running has been regarded as one of the most rewarding and beneficial forms of exercise there is. It is the most accessible form of exercise and can be done in pretty much any environment, at any time and by anybody, but many of us struggle with where to start. Our very own running expert Yarna […]
How Personal Training could benefit you
Have you often thought that Personal Training is for the elite and super fit? Whilst some are, the majority of Personal Trainers at The Thames Club work with regular gym goers. This includes new members embarking on their fitness journey to old timers who are looking for some added inspiration or have a new goal […]
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 […]
New Year, Same You
It’s finally 2021 and we can’t wait to welcome our members back to the gym, pool and studios as soon as possible. For the time-being, rest assured we have an online timetable to keep you active, healthy and happy. January is typically the time to reflect on what you’d like to change or achieve in […]
Time For Some Different New Year’s Resolutions
New Year’s Day is the ultimate new beginning. It’s a chance to leave behind the habits of the old year and start afresh. But as the years roll on, you start to notice that resolutions become a bit repetitive. Lose weight, go to the gym, give up smoking, drink less. We’ve heard them all before. […]