CROSS TRAINING – WHAT IS IT AND WHY DO I NEED IT?

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 […]

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. […]

Top tips for winter wellness

When the nights and mornings are dark and nippy, it’s natural to crave comfort. That could mean stodgy food fests, indulgent hot chocolates, or snuggling under blankets and binge-watching TV. Whilst a certain amount of R&R is good for you, make sure you stay active and well this winter with our top tips for winter […]

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 […]

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 […]

Weight training myths debunked!

Weight training is a popular and effective element of workouts and personal training sessions, but what’s stopping more people getting involved? Byron Gross, PT Manager at the Thames Club, debunks five common myths of weight training and shares tips and advice for optimising your session.   Myth #1: Weight training is intense and time-consuming Forget […]

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 […]