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 has appeared on the BBC Scotland Radio Kaye Adams show, and even taught host Kaye how to do a press-up, live on radio!
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…
Energy food recipe: Dried Apple Rings
Why not make you own dried apple rings? So simple, nutritious and a wonderful snack on-the-go. Low GI, so they are excellent for energy.
Easy Seasonal Recipe: Briam - Greek Potato and Courgette Bake
This is as seasonal as recipes get, using all the vegetables we have at our allotment.
Fad or Fab? Massage Gun Review
Massage guns are not new, but the technology is improving. Fab, or just another fad? Read on…
Be Here Now
Mindfulness is a new buzzword, but meditation has been around for thousands of years. It’s an antidote to our anxious times and over the last two years I have been delving deeper into the process of... doing nothing.
Covid-19 Rehabilitation
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.
Easy Seasonal Recipe: Broad Bean Dip
A delicious summer-fresh dip packed with protein and fibre… Simple, quick and delicious.
August Griffen Fitness newsletter
We send out a subscriber-only newsletter each month, here’s a sneak peek of the August newsletter.
Tips for Exercising in Hot Weather
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…
A spin with Bicycle Film Festival
The 20th Bicycle Film Festival is online all week, a must-see for all cyclists… Find out how to get tickets here.
Easy Healthy Recipe: Rhubarb Leather
Fruit leather, or jerky, is simply pulverised fruit that has been dried out. It’s a handy snack on-the-go, and is super simple to make
Scotsman newspaper article: Your Magnificent Machine
Here’s my latest Scotsman newspaper article, all about your magnificent machine, your body. With realistic hints and tips on how to lose that lockdown belly.
Is High Intensity Cardio Good for me?
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!
Elderflower Cordial Recipe
Diluted elderflower cordial is wonderfully summery drink to have in a drink bottle when running or cycling. Water with a small amount of carbohydrate (i.e. sugar) is more readily absorbed through the stomach wall compared to plain water.
Do Sports Drinks Really Work?
There’s a huge variety of ‘sports drinks’ on the market, but are they really necessary? Learn how to make your own, and why carbs count.
25 Reasons to Run
Do you need some motivation to get out for a run? Read this and enjoy getting out there! The only equipment you need is a comfy pair of shoes…
Super Easy Snack Recipe: Soy Sunflower Seeds
A super easy snack recipe, so delicious and moreish. Sunflower seeds are low GI, so satisfy hunger, while also supplying significant amounts of vitamin E, magnesium and selenium.
Fitness with Found Objects
My latest Leither magazine article is all about getting seriously creative with fitness solutions over lockdown. What ‘found objects’ can you use as fitness equipment? Find out more!
Get Up, Stand Up
How standing up more can help your health… Some ideas for standing up to work, rather than sitting down.
Tracy’s Fabulous Flapjack Recipe
PT Tracy’s secret snacking recipe - flapjacks are an oat-based sweet treat that will keep you going if you have a busy day. The best bit? The recipe is really easy and delicious.
Buy the book(s)
A published author, Tracy Griffen’s books are available from selected independent Edinburgh bookshops, or buy online from our shop.