
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!
Edinburgh Marathon Race Day Tips
It’s the week before the Edinburgh Marathon Festival, and here’s my top tips for race day. Enjoy!
Behavioural Science for Fitness
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.
It’s our 18th birthday!
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.
The Best Exercises to do in a Gym
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.
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…
How to Get a Park Run Personal Best
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):
Healthy Hints for Busy Working Days
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!
‘Fitness is For All’ Scotsman article
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:
Top tips for Dry January
Top tips to win at Dry January.
It needn’t be a drag, so here’s Tracy’s advice on the easy way to not drink booze.
Kickstart Your Fitness in the New Year
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…
Christmas Gift vouchers now available
Give the gift of fitness this year. Gift vouchers and fitness books available from our shop.
Read on for all the info….
A Cheap Alternative to Personal Training
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’…
PT FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions about Personal Training
You asked.
We answered.
Here’s the most frequently asked questions about our style of Personal Training.
The wait is over… PT sessions now available.
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!
Golden Spurtle Speciality Recipe: Lunch for a Fitness Studio
Tracy’s specialty recipe for the Golden Spurtle World Porridge Making Championship is lunch for a fitness studio… Delicious and puddinglike, plus some for Coco the fitness pug.
All about the Golden Spurtle
Next weekend is the Golden Spurtle World Porridge Making Championships in the Highlands and Tracy is delighted to be a finalist.
‘Burn’ Metabolism book review
The latest research into the human metabolism is a fascinating book. What does it mean for you? Read on…
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.
The lesser-spotted fitness newsletter
An update from the Griffen Fitness HQ - Golden Spurtle World Porridge Making championships, we’re in! Anti-gravity treadmill fundraiser + more…
Jeanette’s 3 Peaks Challenge
One of my clients, Jeanette, is tackling a Three Peak Challenge. She has MS and is climbing 3 peaks to raise money for an Anti-Gravity Treadmill for the Compass Centre. Read more on how to support this worthy fundraiser…
Buy the book(s)
A published author, Tracy Griffen’s books are available from selected independent Edinburgh bookshops, or buy online from our shop.