Ellie Grigg - Personal Trainer & Wellness Coach

Ellie Grigg - Personal Trainer & Wellness Coach Helping adults in Fife move with ease, build lasting strength & feel good - from the comfort of home or online. 20+ yrs’ experience.

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Today’s office. 💚One thing I love about mobile personal training and coaching is that I get to meet my clients where the...
22/06/2026

Today’s office. 💚

One thing I love about mobile personal training and coaching is that I get to meet my clients where they are, both literally and figuratively.

Whether they’re just starting out, getting back into exercise, or simply wanting to feel stronger, we work from there.

No crowds, no mirrors, no pressure.

And of course Maggie gets to come along to make sure everything runs smoothly 🐾

Towards the end of last year, I wasn’t in a great place mentally.Nothing terrible had happened, but I felt like my mind ...
20/06/2026

Towards the end of last year, I wasn’t in a great place mentally.

Nothing terrible had happened, but I felt like my mind was constantly searching for what was wrong. I’d wake up feeling overwhelmed, little things would irritate me, and every day seemed to become another list of problems to solve.

The truth is, I’m naturally a bit of a pessimist. My wife, on the other hand, is the complete opposite. She’s one of those wonderfully annoying people who can find a silver lining in almost anything. 😂 I’d like to think we balance each other out.

Anyway, for me, looking for the positives has never come naturally. It’s something I’ve had to practise, and if I’m completely honest, I still have to practise it most days.

Part of that is just how our brains are wired. We all have what’s called a negativity bias, meaning our brains naturally pay more attention to potential problems because, somewhere along the way, they learned it was a good way to keep us safe.

Over the last few months though, I’ve realised that what I choose to pay attention to has a huge impact on how I experience my day.

If I wake up and immediately start thinking about everything I’ve got to do, everything that’s gone wrong, or everything that could go wrong… my brain happily goes off collecting more evidence that life is stressful.

But when I deliberately slow down and notice the good things, a client making progress, a walk with Maggie, a decent cup of coffee, or even a bit of sunshine (which, let’s be honest, is worth celebrating in Scotland… there goes my pessimistic side again! 😂) I realise those moments were there all along. I just wasn’t giving them much attention.

Don’t get me wrong… some days still feel hard.

This isn’t about pretending life is perfect or forcing yourself to be positive when things are genuinely sh*te.

It’s about recognising that your brain will usually find more of whatever it’s looking for.

So today, instead of asking yourself, “What’s going to go wrong?”

Try asking…

“What’s one good thing that’s already happened today that I might have overlooked?”

19/06/2026

One thing I wish every woman over 50 knew…

That strength training isn’t just about building muscle or changing how you look.

It’s about so much more. Like protecting your bones, staying independent and giving yourself the best chance of staying active for years to come.

I’m curious…

💬 If you’re over 50, what’s the biggest thing that puts you off lifting weights?

Is it not knowing where to start, worrying about injury, thinking it’s “not for you”, or something else?

I’d love to hear your thoughts 🫶🏻

POV: Your future self is being shaped by what you do today.Move your body so you can thank yourself later 💪🏻
17/06/2026

POV: Your future self is being shaped by what you do today.

Move your body so you can thank yourself later 💪🏻

14/06/2026

Can I tell you something?

The version of you that says “I’ll start Monday” is usually the same version of you that said “I’ll start last Monday.”

We convince ourselves that a fresh week, a fresh month, or the perfect plan will suddenly make change easier.

But when it comes to doing the thing, you’ve got two voices.

The devil on your shoulder wants comfort. It wants things to be easy. It will happily give you a hundred reasons why now isn’t the right time.

And if you start arguing with it, it’ll usually win.

So don’t argue.

Put your trainers on.
Fill your water bottle.
Walk to the end of the street.

Give yourself something else to focus on.

Because once you stop listening to the devil for a minute, the angel gets a chance to speak up.

And the angel doesn’t ask for perfection.

It just says, “Let’s start.”

So instead of waiting for Monday, ask yourself, what’s one thing I can do today?

This week, Rakhee, a incredible lady I’ve worked with for over 10 years said something that really resonated with me.“It...
12/06/2026

This week, Rakhee, a incredible lady I’ve worked with for over 10 years said something that really resonated with me.

“It’s tough getting up, but I never regret it afterwards”.

I’d imagine this is something many of us can relate to?

When it comes to exercise the hardest part is often just getting started. The bed is warm, the sofa is comfortable, and there’s always something else that feels easier in that moment.

See our brains are wired to seek pleasure and avoid pain. They can be a bit like that overprotective parent sometimes.

And to be fair, this was probably very useful when our ancestors were wondering around the savannah trying not to get eaten by lions. Conserving energy and avoiding unnecessary risks made a lot of sense.

The problem is that our brains haven’t quite caught up with modern life. They are still wired to steer us away from discomfort and towards whatever feels easiest in the moment.

The thing is that the reward from exercise usually comes afterwards.

✅ More energy
✅ Better mood
✅ A sense of achievement

That’s why waiting until you feel motivated doesn’t always work. Motivation comes and goes, ebbs and flows.

So instead it can be helpful to remember how you normally feel after you’ve moved your body.

After all these years, Rakhee still doesn’t always wake up excited for an early morning session. But she shows up anyway, and she’s never once told me she regretted it afterwards.

Sometimes showing up is enough 💚

Life moves fast.But there are still small moments of joy happening all the time.Sometimes wellbeing isn’t about doing mo...
10/06/2026

Life moves fast.

But there are still small moments of joy happening all the time.

Sometimes wellbeing isn’t about doing more, it’s about slowing down enough to notice what’s already here.

What small moment brought you joy today? 🤍

09/06/2026

What age do you want to be when you stop being able to get up off the floor?

It’s not something many of us think about, but maybe we should.

For me, strength training isn’t about building bigger muscles. For me and the people I work with it’s about staying capable, independent, and able to do the things we love for as long as possible.

Have a watch and let me know what you think 👇

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