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!
An honest review of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Peering out the porthole of an oxygen tent, an honest review of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT).
Does it live up to the hype?
The Power of Sleep (and how to get more)
We all know how important sleep is. It’s when we recharge, thought processes consolidate and our bodies recover from exercise.
So why are so many of us struggling to get enough?
Hygge for Your Health
Danish for cosiness and comfort, the concept of ‘hygge’ has been embraced by many interior design magazines as a way to sell scented candles. But is there more to this winter trend than luxe interiors?
Getting Over the Disappointment of Not Running
The disappointment from dropping out of an event is very real. Last week PT Tracy chose to withdraw her entry from the Scottish Half Marathon. Here’s how she dealt with it.
Recovering from Running
Love to run? Then recovery is super important, as it means you can run more… PT Tracy runs a LOT for work and pleasure - here are some ideas on refreshing your legs and being ready for action.
The Power of Napping
Smart people nap. Super-fit athletes nap. Old people nap, and young children nap too. Coco the fitness pug definitely enjoys a midday snooze… And it’s good for you too.
Scotsman newspaper article: Rebuild your Fitness after Covid
How do you get fit after Covid?
Find out in my recent Scotsman newspaper feature article…
Fad or Fab? Massage Gun Review
Massage guns are not new, but the technology is improving. Fab, or just another fad? Read on…
Buy the book(s)
A published author, Tracy Griffen’s books are available from selected independent Edinburgh bookshops, or buy online from our shop.