Swimming is one of the best workouts you can do. Here are some ideas to get you back in the water, if you’ve had an extended break.

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?

Our October newsletter including a studio update (and sessions from East Lothian), how to watch the Golden Spurtle World Porridge Making Championship and a fabulous flapjacks recipe…

A new graphic novel about the life of Suzanne Lenglen, tennis in the Roaring Twenties, and the invention of sporting celebrities.

We loved this book, and you can read our review…

Doing the Kiltwalk next month and don’t know what to take with you?

Here’s a handy list of things to pop in your backpack. Be prepared and enjoy!

We live in worrying times, and it’s not unusual to feel anxious.

Here’s some realistic tips to dial down your worry, naturally…

Learn how to use your anxiety for good. My blog post about this most excellent book from neuroscientist Dr Wendy Suzuki. Worry well!

It’s the week before the Edinburgh Marathon Festival, and here’s my top tips for race day. Enjoy!

Our modern lifestyle may be convenient, but it’s not necessarily healthy. Here’s a recent Scotsman newspaper article I co-authored with Behavioural Scientist Bernard Ross.

Griffen Fitness turning 18 this month, and we also have the long-awaited trams running up and down Leith Walk. Here’s a blog post of what we’ve been up to since 2005.

If you do find yourself in a gym, there are some machines that are actually quite useful to use.

Read on for Tracy’s favourite equipment on the gym floor.

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…

ParkRun is a free weekly timed 5km run that takes place all around the world. They tend to be friendly, well-organised and attended events, on Saturday mornings.

Here are some ideas of how to improve your ParkRun Personal Best (PRPB):

Having a desk-based job needn’t be a barrier to being fit. Here are seven handy hints to make your working day more healthy, and hopefully also more enjoyable!

If you need motivation to get moving into 2023, read on. Fitness is for every body, not just other people.

Article published in The Scotsman newspaper, Saturday 7 January:

Happy New Year!

If you’re looking for a realistic plan to start 2023, look no further. Here’s a simple 10 step plan for you to get prepared for the year ahead, whatever it may bring…

Give the gift of fitness this year. Gift vouchers and fitness books available from our shop.

Read on for all the info….

I get it.

You’d like to try Personal Training, but £50 a session may not be within your budget.

So this is why I wrote and published my book ‘Get Fit and Enjoy It’…

You asked.

We answered.

Here’s the most frequently asked questions about our style of Personal Training.

Sometimes it’s good to wait, and sometimes it’s good to take action.

Now is a time to take action, as the Griffen Fitness studio waitlist has cleared and we have availability for new clients to get fit… and enjoy it!