Happy 2025!

As we hurtle headlong into a new year, are you planning what you’ll do differently? If so, many of us think about what we’re going to add in to our lives – adding in exercise, healthy eating or simply getting more done.

What about if we considered what we’d like to take out?

The funny thing about being a PT is that many people assume that you are superhuman and are somehow just naturally fit.

I can assure you that all good fitness professionals work on their own fitness, behind the scenes. How do we do it?

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.

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.

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…

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…

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’…

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 latest research into the human metabolism is a fascinating book. What does it mean for you? Read on…

Get your ticket today, link from this blog post! A workshop full of tips and tricks on how to make your day more active, healthier and with more energy. Get your mojo back...

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

Run faster, easily.

Get fit anywhere with our new 5-minute Energizer podcast workout… Every month, a new themed workout will be released in podcast form. Find out how to subscribe for free.

If you pick up a Scotsman newspaper today, you’ll find my feature article at the back of the Magazine section.

Learn how to design your own fitness programme for the New Year. Bring on 2022!

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.

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.

How do you get fit after Covid?

Find out in my recent Scotsman newspaper feature article…

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…