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An energetic walk is a wonderful thing on a wintry weekend. Rug up in your woollies and waterproofs, don some outdoor footwear with good tread and get out and explore some of the wonderful places we have right on our doorstep. Here’s a list of favourites, in alphabetical order:
Continue reading ‘Article of the Month: Winter Walking in Edinburgh’
Working out in your living room can be fun if you know what to do. Tune in online at fitness.tv or on Sky Channel 282 for a variety of aerobics, yoga, Pilates and more. It’s on 24/7 and there are even children’s workouts – the perfect way to wear ‘em out! 
Worried that your fitness programme is going to go to pot over Christmas? Rope in a reliablemate and pre book your workouts. It’s especially important at this time of year with the usual round of Christmas parties and engagements. You’re much more likely to exercise if you’re answerable to someone…
Fad or Fab: Boxing
Fabulous! Boxing is brilliant for cardio, coordination and upper body strength… all in the comfort of your living room! It also tones the upper arms and back and makes you feel great.
Three weeks ago I qualified as a Thump boxing instructor and so have been getting clients boxing. I like to intersperse 3 minute bouts of boxing with resistance exercises, so you will keep your heart rate up for as long as possible, and also get an excellent all over workout.
Would you like to have a bash?
© Copyright all material Tracy Griffen 2009 - tracygriffen.com
It’s good to eat seasonal fruit and vegetables, so here’s a list of what’s in season locally:
apples, beetroot, carrots, celeriac, chestnuts, chicory, Jerusalem artichoke, kale, kohlrabi, leeks, parsnips, pears, potatoes, pumpkin, quince, turnips, red cabbage, sprouts, swede
This is a great recipe to make at the beginning of the week and use as a sandwich spread for your lunch. It’s low fat and high in protein, so an ideal alternative to the usual fatty sandwich spreads. You can leave the garlic out if you like, or change the herbs to suit your taste.
© Copyright all material Tracy Griffen 2009 - tracygriffen.com
Greetings healthy people,
I hope you are having a wonderful end to your year. Have you reached your fitness goals for 2009? If not, worry not, just drop me a line and book in for 2010 and we’ll make your fitness goals a reality. Speaking of making your goals a reality, Edinburgh WeightShed Boot Camp will be running again at Stewart’s Melville College in February (15 – 20th), email me for a booking form or visit www.weightshedbootcamp.com for more information.
I will be taking a fortnight break over the silly season, so there will be no newsletter for January. I have published newsletters every month faithfully since September 2005 (that’s 50+ in a row), and I even sent one out when I was on honeymoon in Cuba! No fear, I’m still literally brimming over with fitness ideas (it’s all a bit messy) so follow me on Twitter for daily updates and workout ideas over the darkest months. Also check out this months Bite, Trinity and Stockbridge Spotlights, Leither and Spectrum magazines for a whole swag of fitness articles.
