Mindfulness is a new buzzword, but meditation has been around for thousands of years. It’s an antidote to our anxious times and over the last two years I have been delving deeper into the process of... doing nothing.

Covid-19 has affected many of us over the last eighteen months, and it isn’t going to go away. Learn how to rebuild fitness levels post-Covid.

A delicious summer-fresh dip packed with protein and fibre… Simple, quick and delicious.

We send out a subscriber-only newsletter each month, here’s a sneak peek of the August newsletter.

It’s tempting to workout in the gorgeous sunny weather, but even in Scotland it’s worth being prepared and know how to deal with the heat…

The 20th Bicycle Film Festival is online all week, a must-see for all cyclists… Find out how to get tickets here.

Fruit leather, or jerky, is simply pulverised fruit that has been dried out. It’s a handy snack on-the-go, and is super simple to make

Here’s my latest Scotsman newspaper article, all about your magnificent machine, your body. With realistic hints and tips on how to lose that lockdown belly.

Cutting through the confusion of what intensity is best to exercise for. Do you do low intensity, or high intensity cardio workouts? Depends on what you want to achieve!

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.

There’s a huge variety of ‘sports drinks’ on the market, but are they really necessary? Learn how to make your own, and why carbs count.

Do you need some motivation to get out for a run? Read this and enjoy getting out there! The only equipment you need is a comfy pair of shoes…

A super easy snack recipe, so delicious and moreish. Sunflower seeds are low GI, so satisfy hunger, while also supplying significant amounts of vitamin E, magnesium and selenium.

My latest Leither magazine article is all about getting seriously creative with fitness solutions over lockdown. What ‘found objects’ can you use as fitness equipment? Find out more!

How standing up more can help your health… Some ideas for standing up to work, rather than sitting down.

PT Tracy’s secret snacking recipe - flapjacks are an oat-based sweet treat that will keep you going if you have a busy day. The best bit? The recipe is really easy and delicious.

My favourite soup recipe is cheap, simple, quick and has a good whack of protein for busy days. Add whatever vegetables you have languishing in your fridge. Delicious served with crusty sourdough bread.

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.

Over lockdown I mapped my ten favourite runs that leave from Griffen Fitness, Balfour Street, Leith, and return to same point (postcode EH6 5BY). All runs are 5km to 10km and as off-road as possible. I drew the routes on an old Spokes map of Edinburgh, it looks a bit like the tube map of London.

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.