Heart Rate training is a very good way of ensuring that you exercise at the correct effort level.

Too many people start too fast and put themselves off (or get injured).

Start easy and build up from there.

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):

We all go through grief at some point in our life. It’s inevitable that we will mourn the loss of a friend, family member or even beloved pet.

I recently lost my constant companion of 12 years, and studio assistant Coco the fitness pug.

How can exercise help the grieving process?

Cottage Cheese is a powerhouse of nutrients - including protein and calcium. It’s cheap and widely available at supermarkets, a win win.

It’s known for being bland, but that makes it a great base for culinary invention - here’s some ideas to make it delicious.

It’s been a long winter, so whether you’re working from home or simply stuck indoors - Here’s a 10 minute chair stretching routine to help you feel better.

No sweat, and suitable for all ages and fitness levels.

Strength training is super important to see long-term results from weight-loss injections such as Wegovy, Mounjaro or Ozempic. Here’s why…

There’s nothing more delicious than ripe organic fruit fresh from the orchard, delivered to your door.

Want a discount?

Use this link for 10 euro (around £8.50) off your first box.

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

Get ready to get moving…

In your chair!

An easy 15 minute workout for you to try, recorded at the Griffen Fitness studio.

Have you heard about creatine and wondered if it would work for you?

Wonder no more, here’s the lowdown on what we think of creatine. We’re on it, literally.

Easy. Delicious. Healthy. Seasonal. Inexpensive.

Baked apples is a scrummy way to get more fruit in your day. Here’s a warming recipe for you to try.

On weekends the Griffen Fitness studio is used by charitable groups who offer something to the local community.

Learn all about the Edinburgh Library of Things: who they are, what they do, and how they can help you.

We take our oats seriously, and competed in the Golden Spurtle World Porridge Making Championship in 2022, 2023 and 2024.

Griffen Fitness is in the film of the competition, currently showing at cinemas… Here’s a behind-the-scenes peek.

Tomatoes are in season. Here’s a super simple tomato soup recipe that tastes much better than tinned Heinz soup.

Give it a go - only six ingredients, and excellent for leftovers and freezing.

You asked, we’re doing it.

Over August PT Tracy tried the newest nutrition trend and blogged an Honest Review of ZOE.

What did she discover?

Here’s something different, an easy 4 minute morning exercise routine to warm up your body, designed to do in the kitchen as you boil the kettle.

It’s hot and you want to keep working out. What’s the most sensible thing to do?

Here’s some hints and tips from a PT who grew up in a hot country before settling in Scotland.

When you eat is as important as what you eat.

It’s all about timing (chrono)…

Happy birthday to us!

Here’s a double page feature we wrote for The Leither Magazine, drawing the parallels of running a business and running a marathon.

Jog on.