Fitness & Nutrition articles

Blog posts, articles and recipes from PT and author Tracy Griffen. She is a prolific writer - a columnist for the Scotsman newspaper, 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 appears on the BBC Scotland Radio Kaye Adams show, and has even taught host Kaye how to do a press-up, live on radio!

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Why Weight (train)?

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.

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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…

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Introducing Webcam Workouts

Announcing Webcam Workouts, personalised Personal Training using your webcam. Using WhatsApp, Skype, Google Meet or Zoom, you can get fit anywhere with expert guidance and personalised feedback as you go.

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Winter Running Tips for Scotland

A good thing about Edinburgh is that it’s rarely too hot to run... Focus on steady miles, rather than speedwork (save that for spring) and enjoy the scenery as you go. Preparation is key and here are some pointers to help you run through this winter.

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Doors Open Day FREE workshops

I’m delighted to be hosting not one, but FOUR FREE workshops with Leith Market’s ‘A Celebration of all Things Leith’ for Doors Open Day at Custom House, Leith on Saturday 25 September. The sessions will be held in the bright and airy Gallery Room…

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Buy the book(s)

A published author, Tracy Griffen’s books are available from selected independent Edinburgh bookshops, or buy online from our shop.