Despite years of media coverage on the harmful effects of anabolic steroids, use of performance-enhancing drugs continues to be a major problem in the UK. These drugs cause rapid muscle gain and fat loss, making for a more muscular and defined physique. People are drawn in by the promise of results that go beyond the […]
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Mental Health Awareness Week
Mental Health Awareness Week takes place from 13th – 19th May 2019. We’re keen to support this initiative, here at The Thames Club, because we’ve long since recognised the link between mental and physical health. This year’s theme is highly relevant to us too, as the campaign is shining a spotlight on ‘body image’ and […]
Fitness Open Weekend 26th and 27th January
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 […]
COME AT US, 2019!
The end of the year is fast approaching, which makes now the perfect time to look at the trends that are set to dominate health and fitness in 2019. As ever, the formula stays the same – train hard and watch your diet – but that doesn’t mean we can’t mix things up a bit. […]
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 […]
CHANGE IN SEASON, CHANGE YOUR WORKOUT
After months of scorching hot weather, the summer is well and truly over. It’s certainly been one for the meteorological history books but we’re midway through autumn now so it’s time to start preparing for the cold months ahead. While the change in season might make you look forward to warm bowls of soup (and […]
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 […]
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 […]
Hot yoga for a mood boost
We all know about the physical benefits of hot yoga, but did you know that it’s good for the mind too? The practice can promote good mental health and even be used as a natural way to treat mild anxiety and depression. Science It’s not magic, the science behind hot yoga is that when we […]
Love Your Heart
Valentine’s Day has us feeling rather romantic here at The Thames Club and we have love hearts on the mind. Whilst the 14th of February is usually a day for couples, there’s another relationship we want to concentrate on in today’s blog post – that is, the relationship between exercise and a healthy heart. Your […]