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.

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?

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?

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

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

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!

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.

Love to run? Then recovery is super important, as it means you can run more… PT Tracy runs a LOT for work and pleasure - here are some ideas on refreshing your legs and being ready for action.

Heart rate training is not just for elite athletes. Here’s everything you need to know to perform better.

Run faster, easily.

Smart people nap. Super-fit athletes nap. Old people nap, and young children nap too. Coco the fitness pug definitely enjoys a midday snooze… And it’s good for you too.

How do you get fit after Covid?

Find out in my recent Scotsman newspaper feature article…

Many of us love to run, but there is an inherent risk of injury from pounding the pavement or running off-road.

So can you run AND stay injury-free? Read on…

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.

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…

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!

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

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.

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).

Learn all about the different muscles in your abdominals (tummy) and how to use them.