Staines Boat Club

20/04/2023

Now that the clubhouse has warmed up planning to start offering pilates led by Ros Elgar at SBC
Wednesdays 9.30am - Starting 3rd May
£45 for 6 sessions / £9 payg
Beginners and improvers welcome - please call or drop Ros a line to book or enquire.
No rowing skills required…..but Pilates is a great off water training for core endurance!
AND a gentle but powerful way to mobilise, strengthen, tone and balance your whole body
Ros Elgar – mat pilates
www.facebook.com/adultpilateswithros
Tel: 07916 143594
[email protected]

Fun & functional Pilates- ready to find your
🧘🏻‍♀️ Purpose on the mat & beyond.
🤸🏻‍♂️ Practice to move & feel better.
💪 Progress & feel supported.
Feel the P difference - reduce stress, boost energy, balance mind-body & strengthen, the gentle way.

10/03/2023

Please support the Beetle Drive tomorrow evening!

It’s a Beetle Drive with a rowing twist!!

Everyone is welcome

This is a great opportunity for Junior Parents to meet others too.

All members including Juniors please bring along the family and enjoy a fun relaxed evening together.

12/02/2023

Staines Boat Club at Henley 4s and 8s Head this weekend. Some great results from the Junior/Senior Men’s squads with the 8+ coming 4th , 4+ coming 6th & the J18x- coming 9th in their respective categories.

If you’re interested in joining the Senior Men’s Sqaud/Juniors then send us a DM or visit our website www.stainesboatclub.co.uk or more info!

25/12/2022

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Wishing you all a great day from everyone at Staines Boat Club 🎄🎄🎄🎄

18/11/2022

SBC Christmas Lunch! Members are invited to participate in Plum Pudding 4s followed by lunch on the 11th December at 10am 🎅🏼🤶🏻 Tickets are on sale at the AGM or email [email protected] 🎄🎄🎄

08/10/2022

If you love quizzes and a pint (or glass of wine) then join us at Staines Boat Club for Quiz Night!

Taking place Saturday 22nd of October at 7:30pm. No need to book ahead just turn up. Everyone welcome!

We look forward to seeing you there!

29/09/2022

Attention Staines Boat Club! Are you looking for training that complements and improves your rowing? Do you want to work on improving your core function so you can improve your speed AND reduce the risks of injury?

Core function is the ability of your core (that’s all the muscles in abs, back, shoulders) to create stiffness around your trunk whilst moving your arms and legs in different directions to generate and transfer force when you’re rowing, or indeed when you’re performing any movement.

Why is Pilates great for helping you to learn how to do this better? Because we incorporate complex movements that require stabilisation and balance of the of your whole core area, while moving arms and legs in a controlled fashion. These exercises mean that your muscle activity mimics the movement patterns we often see in rowing.

Then, when you get back on the water, you’ll find that the increase in core stability and improvement in your balance, leads to you being better able to use the power that your legs and arms generate to create more speed.

You’ll also find that because you’re better able to use the smaller stabilising muscles, you’ll have fewer injuries resulting from overworked big muscles or underworked strained small muscles.
If you’ve never tried Pilates, you might be thinking that it’s just for ladies, or it’s just lying about on a mat, or it’s boring.

Pilates is for every body – and Pilates is for rowers. Both Matthew Pinsent and James Cracknell incorporate it into their training. It’s going to have you moving about in all the directions (yeah, OK, you will be on a mat…but it’s more than just lying there!); and you will need to focus and concentrate on what you’re doing, so there is no time to be bored.

We’re inviting you to join a FREE Strengthen your Spine Pilates Taster Class this Friday at 7-8am at the club to experience for yourself what Pilates can do for you.

Click on the link below to book in – spaces are limited to ensure that you get the best experience
https://bookwhen.com/japilatestraining/e/ev-sfxm-20220930070000

22/09/2022

Pilates classes are starting tomorrow at the club with offer of a free taster session.

Did you know that a key part of your performance is ensuring that smaller stabilising muscles (including the muscles in your back which help you to keep your back stiff when you’re using the power in your legs to drive your stroke) are working to their best range and capacity?

And did you know that crunches and planks are not necessarily the best type of core training for rowers? Instead, you’ll get better results when you learn how to keep your hips and lower back still and stable while using your core to transmit power out to your arms and legs..just like you do in rowing!

Intrigued? Interested? Want to learn more? Come and join a FREE Strengthen your Body Pilates Taster Class coming to the club on 23rd September 7-8am. You can get in, get your class done and still be at your desk for 9am!

To reserve your space, book here:

Are you a rower, runner, swimmer or cyclist? Want to perform better? I know that you already work hard to do this...how about working smarter too?

13/09/2022

Hey lovely Staines Boat Club people!

Do you find that you often feel a bit stiff and inflexible? Maybe you’re finding that you often seem to have niggly little injuries that disrupt your rowing training? Or perhaps you’re finding that although you’re generating lots of power in your legs, that doesn’t seem to be transmitted through to your rowing action.

Have you ever considered that you **might** need to try Pilates? But you’re not sure what it’s about or whether it’s just boring lying on a mat?

Check out the blog ⬇️⬇️⬇️ and learn how Pilates might help you be more like James Cracknell and Matthew Pinsent – they’re both big fans of Pilates!

https://www.japilates.co.uk/pilates-huh-what-is-it-good-for

09/09/2022

Staines Boat Club are deeply saddened by the passing of our beloved Monarch, Queen Elizabeth II. Your Majesty, thank you for 70 years of exceptional service, dedication and devotion to this country.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Royal Family at this time.