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

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.

An update from the Griffen Fitness HQ - Golden Spurtle World Porridge Making championships, we’re in! Anti-gravity treadmill fundraiser + more…

One of my clients, Jeanette, is tackling a Three Peak Challenge. She has MS and is climbing 3 peaks to raise money for an Anti-Gravity Treadmill for the Compass Centre. Read more on how to support this worthy fundraiser…

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...

May is Living Streets' National Walking Month. Incidental, everyday walking can really help you get in shape and boost your mood. This month Living Streets is encouraging you to #Try20 - and walk for 20 minutes each day during May.

Popeye’s favourite food, spinach is packed with iron and so good for you. It grows well in Scotland and is delicious paired with feta cheese, as in this easy pie…

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.

At Griffen Fitness we welcome dogs into fitness sessions and can teach you what you can do with your furry best friend, to keep you both fit. I was delighted to have my article on canine wellness featured in the Scotsman newspaper last Saturday…

An honest review of the new McPlant burger from McDonalds, compared to my homemade version.

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.

Over a Scottish winter it can be a challenge to eat enough fruit and veg. This is where smoothies are very handy, using frozen fruit to get more vitamins into your day. Here are half a dozen of my favs…

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.

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…

I am fascinated by the fast. Not the fast car, the fast buck or the fast guy, but simply fasting. The simple act of not-eating.

Here are simple ideas to try if you’d like to try fasting.

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…