So why weight? Why is lifting weights so good for us? Personal Trainer Tracy has been lifting weights of various sizes for over 30 years, and explains the importance of resistance training.

What makes Griffen Fitness different? As we approach our 20th year in business, here’s some of the numerous benefits of getting fit with us…

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?

For my annual motivational New year’s article for the Scotsman newspaper, I collaborated with Lynn from Lynbreck Croft. Read it to be inspired!

What kind of year are you planning?
No matter what you have in mind, life is guaranteed to throw you a few curveballs. Having a Personal Trainer on your side can help you reach your goals despite all the distractions and drama that is everyday life.

It’s nearly Christmas, and it seems the festive season gets longer and longer each year.

Here’s some easy healthy hacks for dark days and long nights.

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…

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: