Fitness & Nutrition articles
Blog posts, articles and recipes from PT and author Tracy Griffen. She is a prolific writer - a regular columnist for the Scotsman newspaper, Bite magazine, Leither magazine and Trinity and Stockbridge Spotlight magazines. Tracy has written for Women’s Running, Fitnorama, PT Today and Ultra-Fit magazines, and is the author of two books: Healthy Living Yearbook and Get Fit & Enjoy It: Learn Effective Exercise from Home.
She has appeared on the BBC Scotland Radio Kaye Adams show, and even taught host Kaye how to do a press-up, live on radio!
Get Your Workout Winter Ready
Another feature article in the Scotsman newspaper, first published 23 November 2024
Staying active over the winter months is important not only for your physical health, but also for your mental wellbeing. Read on for practical hints and tip to keep you moving…
Everyday Fitness for Cycling workshop
Back in 2013 I was a founding Director of the Edinburgh Festival of Cycling and I’m pleased it’s still going strong.
Each year I run a fitness workshop for EdFoC, and here’s booking for for the 2024 Griffen Fitness offering.
Why Turbo Train
It’s cold and dark outside, not great cycling weather. However it’s perfect for getting hot and sweaty on a turbo trainer - indoor cycle training that you can do from home. Here’s how…
A spin with Bicycle Film Festival
The 20th Bicycle Film Festival is online all week, a must-see for all cyclists… Find out how to get tickets here.
Elderflower Cordial Recipe
Diluted elderflower cordial is wonderfully summery drink to have in a drink bottle when running or cycling. Water with a small amount of carbohydrate (i.e. sugar) is more readily absorbed through the stomach wall compared to plain water.
An Honest Review of JustEat Cycles
Cycling is an obvious solution to getting around a small bustling city. The wind in your hair, the freedom to to move, the simplicity of the machine. On the hottest day of 2019 I had a city bike adventure on the (then) new ‘Just Eat’ hire bikes.
Why Turbo Train?
Learn about Turbo Training: using a ‘Turbo Trainer’ (piece of equipment) to turn your road bike into a stationery exercise bike.
Buy the book(s)
A published author, Tracy Griffen’s books are available from selected independent Edinburgh bookshops, or buy online from our shop.