Advice for Members

Here at The Thames Club the safety, comfort and enjoyment of our members takes priority and for that reason we have outlined some leisure club tips.

Our fitness instructors are always on hand should you need them for any help, guidance, further advice, or if you just fancy a quick chat!

Sportswear

If you are going to work out regularly it is imperative that you wear the correct sports gear. Inappropriate, ill-fitting shoes will only result in injury, so we advise that you buy a good pair of sports shoes. There is a great range of sports wear out on the market, including sports bras and breathable sportswear.

Warming Up/Down

We advise our members to warm up and warm down before and after every workout session to avoid muscle strain and injury. Our fitness advisors will be happy to show you how to warm up and warm down correctly.

Nutrition

A healthy lifestyle incorporates regular exercise and a balanced diet. We advise our members to eat well whilst working out, as well as keeping hydrated by drinking lots of water. If you would like more information on nutrition, a member of the team will be happy to talk to you.

Hygiene

We have a strict hygiene policy at The Thames Club and are proud of the clean and comfortable environment that we provide. We ask our members to uphold our hygiene policy by showering thoroughly when entering the wet facility, as well as wiping down equipment when finished.

Equipment time

We ask our members to be considerate to each other when using our facility. Do not loiter on equipment any longer than necessary, as someone may be waiting to use it. We also ask our swimmers to be considerate to each other during lane swimming and to provide less able swimmers with space whilst they are in the pool.

Music

Music is a great motivational tool and can change the way you exercise! Here at The Thames Club we have a great sound system playing the latest chart music to keep you motivated. Alternatively, bring along you IPOD and plug it into our IPOD docks on our machines to work out to your favourite artists.