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!
How to Boost Your Metabolism
As we age, our metabolism naturally slows down. Here are some simple tips on how you can boost your metabolic processes… and have more energy.
Energiser Workout Now on YouTube
Here’s a video of my warm-up ‘Energiser’ routine. Easy-to-follow with no equipment required, just put on your favourite music and get your body moving. It’s seven minutes long, and is perfect as a morning stretch, or as a warm-up. Enjoy!
Scotsman newspaper article ‘Spring into an Outdoor Workout’
Here’s one of my regular double-page feature articles for the Scotsman newspaper, first published 27 March 2021, all about how you can easily do you own outdoor workout from your local park.
Try a Microhabit
Start small and see big successes. The trick is to do something regularly, and the easier it is, the more likely you are to do it. This is microhabit forming.
10 Ways To Avoid Running Injuries
Many of us love to run, but are beset by running niggles and injuries. It’s good to have variety in any fitness programme and here are some top tips to keep you running injury-free.
What is Functional Fitness?
Learn about what functional fitness is, and why we all need to do it. How you can incorporate useful exercise into your everyday life and benefit ADL’s (Activities of Daily Life).
Chair Workout
A simple chair workout that can be done from a seated position. Exercise ideas suitable for all fitness levels. You can still get a good workout sitting down!
Scotsman Newspaper article, ‘You too can Conquer That Comfy Sofa’
February 2021 Scotsman article by Personal Trainer Tracy Griffen about fighting gravity and getting off the comfy sofa. You can do it!
Why Turbo Train?
Learn about Turbo Training: using a ‘Turbo Trainer’ (piece of equipment) to turn your road bike into a stationery exercise bike.
Get Fit & Enjoy It book now available
A bit about ‘Get Fit & Enjoy It’ book published November 2020, that teaches you how to get fit from home with minimal equipment… and maximal results.
Warming Winter Walks in Edinburgh
Favourite walks around Edinburgh and Leith guaranteed to warm you up.
Magical Playing Card Workout
A fabulously simple workout you can do at home using just a pack of playing cards - it’s super fun if you enlist the help of an assistant. How quickly can you get through the whole pack?
All About Your Abdominals
Learn all about the different muscles in your abdominals (tummy) and how to use them.
Urban Fitness… It’s A (Concrete) Jungle Out There
Stuck in the city? Don’t despair, as here are some realistic ideas you can incorporate into your everyday working life to feel healthier and happier.
Buy the book(s)
A published author, Tracy Griffen’s books are available from selected independent Edinburgh bookshops, or buy online from our shop.