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!

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Kale Crisps recipe

This super easy recipe transforms kale into a delicious cheesy snack. No word of a lie! Kale crisps are definitely my favourite way to eat this leafy green. Try it, and you’ll love it…

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Nettle Soup Recipe

Get foraging! Stinging nettles can be found growing wild and are a powerhouse of vitamins and minerals improving immunity, and can be described as “Nature’s Multivitamin”.

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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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How to Get a Park Run Personal Best

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):

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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.