Griffen Fitness

Fantastic experience: I signed up to an online package of PT sessions with Tracy and she was fantastic, encouraging and supportive. Her tailored sessions built gradually and got results. I'll be going back for more!

Fantastic experience: Fantastic experience doing the set of five personal training sessions with Tracy (and Coco!) in her private studio. I learned how to stretch, do strength exercises without equipment, lift weights properly, and get more from cardio. Most importantly it was fun!

Fantastic experience: When we moved from Newcastle to Edinburgh over a year ago we worried that we would never find a new gym that would make us comfortable after 25 years with our Ncle PT. My husband found Tracy in a little local magazine, our old trainer spent some time on the phone to her then rang to say he thought she would be a good bet. We have never looked back. We go twice a week and she has guided Colin through one or two injuries. She’s so easy to talk to and makes every session fun but hard work. We love it. Couldn’t recommend her enough.

Fantastic experience: I booked sessions with Tracy because I needed a clear program to help me get fit and strong. Tracy's sessions were excellent, tailored to my specific needs, and it was incredibly helpful to have someone monitor my form. After completing the sessions, I’ve lost some body fat and inches, and gained a new confidence in resistance training. I would definitely work with Tracy again if I ever need extra motivation

Fantastic experience: Tracy really helped me get back into fitness. I’ve learned good exercise techniques and a lot of useful information. Her studio was welcoming and really nice for 1 on 1 sessions.

Fantastic experience: Excellent coaching, advice and encouragement! Would totally recommend!

Fantastic experience: Tracy is able to fit her workouts to my needs as they change. She makes me feel positive about myself and my progress - slow though it is.

Fantastic experience: Have really enjoyed working with Tracy. She’s very knowledgeable and a great motivator. Would definitely recommend her!

Fantastic experience: Tracy is great! I highly recommend! I was motivated to workout with Tracy to get out of the gym and learn to do some more independent fitness. I would have never worked out outside before training with Tracy. Being outside in the sun really adds a soothing harmony to my fitness routine, so I feel I am exercising my mind, body, and soul. A few years ago, I tore my achilles tendon and past personal trainers would shy away from the injury. However, Tracy has worked with me to strengthen my ankle, and it has been truly life changing. When I started working out with Tracy a few months ago, I would sit on the ground next to my treadmill frustrated that my ankle would not cooperate. Today, I started jogging in the park. It really is a world of difference and a change I wish I did way earlier! Tracy is grand! I have lost around 6% of my body fat and strengthened my ankle. If you need help with your fitness, Tracy is key.

Fantastic experience: I cannot recommend this enough! While the onus will always lie with you to get into a long-term rhythm, Griffen Fitness is a push in the right direction with exercises that are effective but not strenuous on the body. The training sessions are perfect for everyone, whether preparing for a marathon or finding a way back to a healthier life. You get a better understanding of how to integrate workouts into your daily routine without being exhausted or in pain. Tracy is an excellent trainer and is more than willing to help out with any doubts and questions that you may have along the way.

Fantastic experience: Really happy with the personal training I have received from Tracy. She listens very carefully to what I want to get from the sessions and drew up a plan which is working really well. She was always happy to answer questions or provide advice outwith the sessions. Tracy has a lovely calm kind manner and is very encouraging. She is extremely professional in her approach, knows her stuff backwards and I cannot recommend her highly enough.

Fantastic experience: Informative and engaging fitness session as part of Edinburgh festival of cycling.

Fantastic experience: Really good experience. Tracy is very knowledgeable and professional - highly recommended

Fantastic experience: Tracy is a great trainer. We discussed my needs and she clearly tailored my sessions to my current level of fitness and was very encouraging throughout my five sessions. Each was more interesting and I felt I was making progress with each one

Fantastic experience: Tracey is a joy to work with, so encouraging, giving me a whole different outlook on health, fitness and wellbeing.

Fantastic experience: Tracy is an incredibly good, attentive and conscientious trainer. Highly recommended.

Fantastic experience: I had stopped doing any sort of exercise for a long time and was really out of condition...mobility/flexibility/balance/cardio all suffering...I was fortunate to find Griffen Fitness. Tracy is a very skilled PT and completely non judgemental..she made starting again easy, assessed where I was at, developed a programme and has supported me in improving my fitness. She has a huge range of technical knowledge, coaches through a variety of techniques and sessions always feel safe. I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking to reclaim their energy levels and fitnesd

Fantastic experience: I booked the 5 PT sessions package in preparation for my first half marathon. Throughout our sessions, I felt supported, encouraged, and motivated to give my best. Tracy is passionate about what she does, and in my experience, I found passion to be contagious. Enjoying what you do can make a big difference when it comes to achieving your fitness goals, whatever those might be. Tracy’s down-to-earth and nonjudgmental attitude offered me the ideal space to get fitter. Tracy is so knowledgeable, and I learnt so much from her ranging from, and not limited to, nutrition, exercise and even body anatomy. Aside from the PT sessions, I also benefitted from Tracy’s book, Get Fit and Enjoy It. The title of the book captures the experience I had with her. Tracy is so attentive and offered detailed notes about the sessions we’ve had. Her blog too provided excellent tips and info relevant to my fitness journey. The PT sessions with Tracy have been something to look forward to every week, and I am so grateful for this experience. I wholeheartedly recommend Tracy’s PT. Thank you Tracy!

Fantastic experience: Tracy is an outstanding personal trainer. My wife and I have been working with her for a year now and seeing a massive improvement in out overall fitness. Every session is well designed and shaped around us. I can't recommend her highly enough

Fantastic experience: I had some sessions with Tracy to help me get running regularly and her knowledge and guidance was absolutely invaluable! It really helped to give me motivation in the depths of winter and I would really recommend time with Tracy whatever your exercise goals are....she is super friendly and approachable and makes everything seem achievable!

Fantastic experience: Tracy helped me stay fit through an injury. I met a really interesting person, learned a lot, and really looked forward to each session.

Fantastic experience: Tracy is an excellent PTI who has an extensive knowledge and experience in fitness, exercise and nutrition. She is innovative and supportive in her sessions which are interesting and fun whether taking place in her studio or the outdoors. I can also recommend her book. Choose The Griffenator - she's great!

Fantastic experience: Really enjoyed and highly recommend Tracy. I came having been running for a few years and looking to get lighter and faster (specific sub-18min 5k goal). Lost 3.5 Kgs by improving simple things like what and when I eat: built in more fruit, nuts and porridge! The diet part was all incidental during 5 x 1 hour core, strength and conditioning and stretching sessions. Some in the studio and others active through runs in the park. All been really beneficial! Not met my sub 18min goal yet but feel this is base building and speed gains to come. :-)

Fantastic experience: I went to Tracy to get guidance on training for a half marathon. Despite being busy she squeezed me in. Her advice was really practical and helped me increase my fitness. She has a lovely manner and is clearly very passionate about health and fitness. I would highly recommend Tracy.

Fantastic experience: Greatly appreciate the professional workout programme and guidance from Tracy and her published book. I have developed interests in trying different types of exercises with combination of cardio and strength. It is a good start for me to make exercise as a fun hobby rather than painful daily task after visiting here every Thursday. Special thanks to superstar Coco for companying every session

Fantastic experience: I did 5 sessions with Griffen Fitness. It was great to get a programme that was easy to follow and not time consuming. I have several short workouts that I can 'mix and match' around my schedule. Tracy was approachable and listened to my goals and objectives for doing PT. The session were relaxed and fun - with the added bonus of pug cuddles :-).

Fantastic experience: I loved training with Tracy. She listens to your goals and fitness objectives, tailors exercises and nutrition recommendations to help you meet these, enables and motivates you to take exercises and learnings into your day-to-day life. I particularly liked that there's no extensive gym equipment needed, so I can do much of the training at home and outdoors.

Fantastic experience: Tracy is a pretty amazing and supportive PT, and as a human in general, quite wonderful. Her knowledge of health and well-being, alongside anatomy and physiology are excellent and uses this technical knowledge in a meaningful and applied way. I saw Tracy as a start to reinvesting in my physical fitness alongside building confidence in doing this myself going forward, as I make my way to 50. I can say with utter sincerity that I have been given the best head start I could’ve wanted, alongside rediscovering a love of skipping (who knew!). And the added bonus? Coco cuddles. If you’re looking for a knowledgeable, supportive, skilled, dedicated and effective PT, get yourself booked in.

Fantastic experience: I had an online session with Tracy weekly for about 10 weeks. I found her help in devising an exercise regime excellent and I learnt a lot about form and how to maximise each movement. She is very clear and patient and expects a high standard. I look forward to coming into her studio soon.

Fantastic experience: Feeling a little bit fitter already

Fantastic experience: Absolutely love how simple, quick and effective the sessions with Tracy are! I had started sessions with her before lockdown and found her approach very refreshing. Her instructions are simple and easy to follow. I love the PDFs, which have pictures and pointers of all the exercises, so it’s really easy to repeat the workouts at home. Really pleased to discover that Tracy was doing online sessions, which are proving very helpful indeed. Especially when I’m feeling lethargic, with working from home. If I’m feeling a bit fed up she’ll always make me laugh and more importantly feel a whole lot better! Knew I was doing the right thing booking more classes as the lockdown continues.

Fantastic experience: I went to Tracy because of lockdown but secondly because I did not want to exercise IN a gym but outside and not part of a Military Fitness gung-ho set-up. So, the initial motives were negative but the experience has been far from that. I've enjoyed sessions out in local parks going to some that I never knew existed, had a breakneck speed bike ride with exercises at the end (no allowances for age, wind or unfitness given - ie. good!) and when necessary exercises with my minimal equipment in my study. They are entertaining and positive and repeatable. I will continue with Tracy after all this pandemic horror is over and I will do so with pleasure and because I want to - she's fun and worthwhile.

Positive experience: Jest fajnie

Fantastic experience: I have been working with Tracy for 7 months, following early retirement with MS. Tracy's 1-1 sessions are great fun and upbeat. Even on a really bad MS day, I can contact Tracy and she will adapt the session to what I can do that day. Tracy does the exercises with you, which is really beneficial if I'm having a "brain fog" day. Tracy gives lots of feedback, so you know how you are doing and what you need to do or change. The Skype sessions, during the lockdown have been so beneficial for me, being in the vulnerable group. I really look forward and really enjoy the Thursday session. I have a great MS team of specialist people, who aid me to stay independent, mobile and mentally healthy. Tracy is most definitely a valued member of that team. Highly recommend Tracy and Griffin Fitness, whether you have a disability or not. Jeanette Russell 8th July 2020

Fantastic experience: In the 5 weeks I've been working out with Tracy, I've had great results which have motivated and inspired me to keep improving my fitness. Workouts are varied and you can do them at home. A 'pug hug' from Coco the fitness pug is an added incentive! I would recommend Griffin Fitness wholeheartedly.

Fantastic experience: I have just completed Tracy's five week programme and loved every minute. I am so impressed with her knowledge and understanding of nutrition and fitness and her ability to tailor the sessions to suit my abilities and needs. She is a real professional, giving me the tools to work at my fitness on my own. I liked the way she would email after a workout with comments and exercises I could do at home. Each session was demanding but fun! I came away each time feeling more confident and more determined than every to improve. I would recommend Tracy to anyone who is in need of positive and encouraging support to start on, or continue, their fitness and wellbeing journey.

Fantastic experience: Tracy showed me lots of ways to incorporate exercise in to my daily routine. She is very considered in her approach, reassuring and responsive. But also expects you to do the work! (After all, no-one else can do it for you...) Great to have a private, 1 to 1 space, and her book is packed full of interesting and useful things.

Fantastic experience: My partner and I signed up for a block of 5 sessions. We weren't sure what to expect but Tracy was incredibly supportive, down to earth and informative. She listened to what we were hoping for, as well as what we already enjoyed, and built her advice closely around that. We have had a much needed boost since the sessions and have continued with our own workouts. We do plan to review how we are doing with the likely possibility of returning to Tracy and Coco for some "top up" sessions in the future.

Fantastic experience: Tracy gave me the kick start I needed. She provided good support and advice and I enjoyed the weekly sessions. And there's a Coco the pug (should you need a motivational fitness pug - which I did!) Recommended.

Fantastic experience: Tracy is amazing! She planned a fitness program tailored to my fitness style and goals. If you are looking for results, I would highly recommend Tracy!

Fantastic experience: Such a fabulous experience. It was so nice to be supported on my journey to getting fitter. The advice was excellent, the level was just perfect and Tracy was patient and encouraging at all times. I felt totally comfortable with the one to one sessions which were varied and stimulating and thanks to Tracy’s suggestion, my wobble board has transformed my core muscles and sense of balance. As well as your fitness training, Tracy offers: Nutritional information PDF’s of all your work outs Email support Bargain!

Fantastic experience: Sessions with Tracy are really rewarding - hard work but very enjoyable too. Tracy has a lovely positive, encouraging manner and she has given me confidence and inspiration to continue improving fitness and wellbeing.

Fantastic experience: My partner and I did a couple of 5 session blocks. We were at different levels of fitness and motivation but Tracy made each one work for both of us and kept us engaged with a range of cardio, strength and stretching. No hesitation in recommending Tracy to sort you out!

Fantastic experience: We were delighted to attend a talk, led by Tracy of Griffen Fitness, during the Wellbeing in the West End festival in January. The talk was "Eat like an athlete: the easy way" and was hugely informative, insightful and easy to follow. Tracy engages with her audience and her expertise is translated to useable, manageable and achievable systems, for a complete range of clients. Highly recommended!!!

Fantastic experience: Working with Tracy was just what I needed to get myself back into a fitness routine. I especially enjoyed being able to talk to her about nutrition, and getting some really effective strength workouts that I can do at home and fit easily into my weekly routine.

Fantastic experience: Tracy has been a great trainer for me. She's listened to my needs and enabled me to feel capable of taking charge of my own fitness.She's pushed me out of my comfort zone and shown me what I'm capable of. Throughout our training, I've learned a real range of possibilities - in-door, out-door, shorter options etc. There's no excuse now! :-)

Fantastic experience: My fiancé and I worked with Tracy together for a few months leading up to our wedding. I recommend her enthusiastically. She listened carefully to my goals, and with her help and her detailed (but extremely doable!) training plans, I fully achieved the results I was hoping for. What more can you ask for in a personal trainer?! Tracy is easygoing, non-judgmental, encouraging, and dedicated to her work as a trainer. I'm so glad we found her.

Fantastic experience: No hesitation in recommending Tracy. Even with my own laziness outside sessions compared to my fiancé I’ve seen and felt an improvement, and am developing better, very realistic (but effective) habits without needing to be worked out to death.

Fantastic experience: Tracy is a star. True to her logo 'get fit and enjoy it' she makes sessions fun and varied and helps you set and achieve results - if you put the work in :). It's easy for fitness to come last and having the sessions with her has proved to be a great resource while coping with a demanding and busy job. I have really enjoyed the mix of outdoors and indoors workouts and her constant patience and cheer and love of all things Leith. Recommended!

Fantastic experience: Tracy is amazing! She is professional but very approachable. I needed a tailored strength program to help my running. Within three sessions we had several short programs which I could incorporate daily into my routine and also a wonderful outdoors program which I could do whilst out on a run. The programs are short but challenging and if I'm consistent and keep up with them, I know my running will improve. I will be back for more soon Tracy. Thank you once again for all your help and support.

Fantastic experience: Did 5 sessions with Tracy as a block, best choice I made last year and really helped me get motivated before the start of 2018. Particularly appreciated how Tracy shaped the sessions to my interests and experience. Many thanks and see you again later this year I am sure.

Fantastic experience: It took me years to add on a pound here and one there (easily done after pregnancy and with still breastfeeding a toddler), and it'll probably take a while to get all of 'em extra pounds back off - but after 5 sessions with Tracy (and following the tailor-made exercise program in-between sessions), I actually managed to get myself into a pair of trousers that I'd been trying to sell as they'd gotten too small! Am pleased and glad to get back into exercising, all thanks to the support and encouragement of Tracy. Would definitely recommend her!

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend Tracy. I made the decision in July I needed to get exercising and wanted to find someone local in Leith. Came across Tracys website send her an email and that was the start. A very warm welcoming instructor and her sessions are fun!!!. Give her a call/email you won't look back.

Fantastic experience: Griffen fitness emails have great recipes, amusing links to interesting action video clips, interesting reviews of fitness aids. Throughout Tracy gives encouraging advice for those interested in all aspects of fitness. Look forward to my monthly episode.Wouldn't miss it.

Fantastic experience: I've worked with Tracy on several occasions now and her knowledge andd professionalism is second to none. I highly recommend Tracy and her super informative Healthy Living Yearbook.

Fantastic experience: Definitely one of the best choices I've made this year, Tracy is a great personal trainer. Helpful, motivating, non-judgemental, and designs workout routines that even someone as unfit as I am can follow and get started with. I'm really starting to see and feel the improvements after our sessions. Can definitely recommend!

Fantastic experience: I'm a reluctant exerciser, but Tracy is so motivating and inspiring! I end up coming away from our sessions feeling empowered and great... She's really changed my views about physical activities. Highly recommend contacting her if you want to get healthier and don't know where to start, or if you need variety and more fun in your work outs since she personalises everything to you and your needs/wants. She's awesome :)

Fantastic experience: If you're stuck in a rut and would like to improve your fitness level but don't quite know how to go about it, go make an appointment with Tracy. I am so glad that I did. Tracy helped me to change my mindset to exercise by devising a fitness programme that I could manage and more importantly for me a programme that I now want to follow. Tracy introduced me to 30 min sessions of brisk walking using a cardio monitor, and I just can't believe how much I love it! Me loving exercise? Never thought I'd say that! Exercise is only part of the story, Tracy also encouraged me to think about my diet, using a food diary. Seeing what you eat in black and white sure makes you want to make a few tweeks! It's now 7 weeks since I started my sessions and yes I'm delighted that I have lost inches and weight, but much than that I feel so much more positive about my health. I am stronger, have better stamina and just happier in my own skin. I owe Tracy my thanks for sharing her knowledge in a such a kind way.

Fantastic experience: Exercise and me never got on! I hadn't done any fitness training apart from PE lessons at school until I went along to work with Tracy. The last few weeks have been challenging for her to change my mindset of not enjoying exercise, however I can say that she has succeeded! The results are undeniable ..... I feel fitter and more toned and am determined to continue with the fitness plan Tracy devised. Thanks for all your help Tracy!

Fantastic experience: I worked with Tracy for 5 weeks to give my fitness routines a boost. Now feeling more energised than ever, and even in that short time I achieved great results. Tracy is motivating without being intimidating. I'll definitely be back. The 5-week session was perfect for someone like me, who regularly works out, but wants a short burst of training to revamp their routines.

Fantastic experience: Just had a refresher session with Tracy and although I hadn't specified exactly what I was looking for, what she did during the hour was exactly what was required. I'm now back on track to improve my strength and fitness, which will help my running and should reduce my weight even further. Thanks Tracy, I'm looking forward to the next session already!

Positive experience: Just had a session with Tracy to kick start a training plan. She started by efficiently taking measurements, delivering the results in a straight forward way, totally avoiding fat shaming but highlighting where there's room for improvement. We then went to Pilrig Park, using a heart monitor to keep within the fat burning zone, so we did a fast pace walk, to keep in the zone. We did three sets of tricep dips and push ups using a park bench, then more walking, some lunges and squats and then back to the studio for planks and stretches. We also talked about diet and Tracey made some useful suggestions. I like the way she does not judge and is realistic in her suggestions, both for diet and for exercise sessions - which I will try to stick to! Overall Tracy is motivational, realistic and uses exercises that are easy to replicate yourself so that you can get fit and enjoy it!

Fantastic experience: I'm not someone who really enjoys exercise, but I have been to a few sessions with Tracy as encouragement to help me fit into my wedding dress this September, and I found her very helpful, informative and encouraging. Highly recommend the experience for any reluctant exercisers out there!

Fantastic experience: I always got great advice and support when working Tracy. The workouts stretched me but didn't make me feel like I wanted to avoid them. She really built up my confidence and made me feel I could do more. There was also lots of practical ways to add exercise to my day and good nutritional advice which was a bonus. Helped me turn my life around and if I can run a 5k then anyone can! Tracy Griffen - helping make the impossible very possible.

Fantastic experience: If there was one thing that I thought had been life changing in the last 12 months, it would be signing up to do exercise with Tracy. I started this year being about two stone overweight, with low body confidence, but most importantly with absolutely no experience of exercising. At school, I had been the child who handed in the sick notes, and made excuses, and as an adult I used the fact that I walk around quite a lot as a way of saying that I was "healthy". But in truth I wasn't, and with Tracy's care, diligence, and good humour, all that has changed. I have lost the two stone, have more energy, am happier, am more focused, and strangest of all... I look forward to exercise. I used to roll my eyes are people who went running in the morning, or did Zumba, or enjoyed a good stretch, and now I am one of them! I look forward to my sessions with Tracy, I find myself genuinely wanting to get better and to do more, and when I get there I feel a buzz I've never experienced before. Tracy's approach means that you settle in to exercise in your own way. It's entirely tailored to you, and although you feel that you're working, it's nothing like the shouty, mean, aggressive fitness sessions you see on TV that get short term fixes but not long term results. Tracy is firm, and she does get you to stick to things, but she's also fair, and she works with you to try and make exercise and a healthy lifestyle fit realistically into your life. She'll even let you eat chocolate cake if that's what you're craving. Her approach means that being healthy will really be a consistent part of my life from now on, and for someone who didn't even used to own trainers, is incredible. Thank you Tracy for everything - looking forward to 2016!

Fantastic experience: Tracy came to our office when we were training for a 24-mile charity work in the Scottish highland. She gave our team detailed training advice, recommended exercises appropriate for the challenge and gave information sessions on nutrition. We completed the walk - thanks to Tracy’s wonderful expert advice – without any problems. I would highly recommend her to anyone.

Fantastic experience: Working with Tracy to improve fitness was a great experience - she is motivating and supportive. I saw results in just 6 weeks and now have loads and loads of ideas and tips around exercise and diet that I can incorporate into my daily life - and methods to make it easier to do so. I would recommend Tracy to anyone looking to improve fitness in a manageable way that works for you as an individual. Keep your eye out and you might see me running round Leith Links and using a bench for my strength workout! ;)

Fantastic experience: I contacted Tracy when my son left university to see if she could help him with his overall fitness and adapting a healthy lifestyle. Tracy listened to my son’s needs and tailored a programme that specifically focused on improving his nutrition, developing a healthy eating plan and building regular exercise into his day to day schedule. Over the past eighteen months they have worked together weekly with Tracey encouraging him all the way. The training programme Tracy developed was adapted regular working both inside and outside the studio changing the exercise regularly and she kept him motivated throughout the whole process. I have seen my son become far more confident, healthy, happy and very fit and after losing 4½ stone people often don’t recognize him. I wouldnt hesitate in recommending Tracy - Griffin Fitness to potential new clients. Give her a ring, she’s friendly, listens to your requirements and can definitely help you get to where you want to go.

Fantastic experience: I had a five session fitness block with Tracy in May and June 2014. After listening to my needs, she tailored a programme which focused on the areas I was looking to target - improving my cycling strength and all round fitness, as well as strengthening my back after some recent issues. The programme Tracy put together was easy to follow and fitted perfectly into my day-to-day life. I really felt the benefit of working with her and wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone.

Fantastic experience: Enjoyed 5 fitness sessions with Tracy. Certainly helped me to establish an ongoing 'keep fit' and 'do anywhere' program specifically for me to work to. Great for someone like me who is averse to going to gyms! Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: Tracy helped me return to running when I lacked motivation and fitness after injury. By tweaking my running routine and introducing heart rate and strength training I now feel stronger, fitter and faster. Tracy was great at giving me both nutritional advice and tips to help incorporate exercise into a busy schedule. We worked outside and in the studio to combine strength and cardio - it was great fun and I was able to work at my own pace - but the push from Tracy kept me motivated and working hard! Her tailored training plan is both engaging and gets results. Also Tracy is upbeat, friendly and genuinely interested in your progress, which I think can be just as important as the training plan!

Fantastic experience: Tracy is very skilled at listening carefully to what you need then talks you through all the whys and hows as you go along. That way, your muscles and brain are learning how to correct bad habits in a holistic way. She even includes motivational issues, sleep and diet to make sure your tailored regime brings life-long change, rather than a short, sharp fix. After all, it's satisfaction guaranteed.