The Health & Fitness Show with Tracy - Podcast
The Health & Fitness Show with Tracy is your source of practical, uplifting, and science-rooted guidance for living a stronger, safer, and more confident life — at any age. Hosted by Tracy Markley, internationally recognized fitness educator, award-winning author, stroke recovery specialist, and creator of the bestselling books The Stroke Recovery Workbook, Brain & Body, and Balance Walking and Fall Prevention, this podcast blends expertise with heart. Tracy’s decades of experience helping stroke survivors, seniors, and everyday adults rebuild strength, balance, mobility, and hope shine through every episode. Whether you’re looking to improve your proprioception, feel steadier on your feet, better understand your body, prevent falls, recover from injury, or simply age with power and grace, this show gives you real tools — not fluff. Tracy brings compassion, clear explanations, and encouraging motivation to help you feel capable, empowered, and ready to move forward. 🎧 Tune in for: Balance, gait, and fall-prevention tips Stroke recovery insights from one of the most trusted voices in the field Fitness and mobility guidance for seniors and pre-seniors Brain–body education and nervous system support Strength training, walking programs, and functional movement Real stories from people who regained independence and confidence Encouragement, mindset support, and realistic strategies you can use today Hearing loss Fitness and exercise for all ages Muscles, joints, ligaments, fascia and more and much more ⭐ Learn More & Stay Connected Website: https://www.tracymarkley.com Books by Tracy Markley: https://www.amazon.com/author/tracymarkley YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@TracyMarkley Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tracy.markley Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tracyfitt ⭐ Your Host Tracy Markley is a fitness trainer, educator, and author known for blending anatomy, neuroscience, and compassion to help others move better and live better. Her work has transformed lives around the world — from stroke survivors rebuilding mobility to adults who simply want their body to feel like home again
Episodes
When Someone Says They’re Lonely: What to Do, and NOT to Do | Holiday Grief, Kindness & Brain Health
When Someone Says They’re Lonely: What to Do, and NOT to Do | Holiday Grief, Kindness & Brain Health
Loneliness is one of the most misunderstood emotional experiences, especially during the holidays, seasons of grief, and major life transitions. In this episode, Tracy Markley shares clear guidance on how to respond when someone says they feel lonely and explains what not to do so you don’t unintentionally make their loneliness w...
In celebration of National Author’s Day, Tracy Markley shares how writing her very first book completely transformed her life — and how your story has the power to transform yours as well.
When Tracy published The Stroke of an Artist, she had no idea it would lead to speaking opportunities, national recognition, awards, magazine features, media interviews, and collaborations with inspiring people like Elaine LaLanne. What began as o...
Welcome to Stroke Recovery: Therapy Ended? Now What? — an educational podcast series by Tracy L. Markley designed to help stroke survivors, caregivers, and professionals better understand the body, the brain, and the recovery process long after formal therapy ends.
Each episode focuses on one essential area of stroke recovery, blending neuroscience, movement education, functional training, safety guidance, and real-life insight from...
Music is one of the most powerful — and most overlooked — tools in stroke recovery.
In this episode, Tracy Markley explains how listening to meaningful, familiar music can improve cognition, verbal memory, language recovery, emotional regulation, focus, and motivation during stroke rehabilitation.
You’ll learn how the brain responds to your favorite songs, why familiar music activates multiple regions of the brain at once, and ...
Regaining arm and hand movement after a stroke is one of the most challenging — and most important — parts of recovery.
In this educational and encouraging episode of The Health & Fitness Show with Tracy, stroke recovery specialist and author Tracy L. Markley shares essential knowledge to help survivors better understand arm movement, muscle function, neuroplasticity, and safe training practices.
Tracy breaks down how the s...
Walking your dog is more than quality time — it’s one of the easiest, healthiest ways to increase your daily movement.
In this lighthearted and encouraging episode of The Health & Fitness Show with Tracy, fitness educator and author Tracy L. Markley shares how simply owning a dog naturally helps people walk more, move more, and build healthier habits without overthinking it.
Tracy discusses how dog walking supports cardiova...
We all want to trust our gut — that inner knowing, intuition, or quiet feeling that tells us when something is safe, aligned, or protective.
In this heartfelt and vulnerable episode of The Health & Fitness Show with Tracy, award-winning trainer and author Tracy L. Markley shares personal reflections on learning to honor that inner voice — and why many people struggle to trust themselves due to childhood deceit, confusion, ...
Stroke Recovery Awareness Month May - Stroke Recovery Education and Tips with Tracy Markley
Tracy Markley shares more knowledge and tips for stroke survivors for their stroke recovery. May is Stroke Awareness Month
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What are your hip flexor muscles? Many people think that a hip flexor is just a small spot in the front of the legs. This is not true. Several muscles make up the muscles that flex hip. If your doctor, physical therapist, trainers, etc., say you need to strengthen your hip flexors, learning what muscles flex the hip will help you greatly.
In this video I share abou...
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month — a time to honor survivors, educate families, and share knowledge that supports prevention, understanding, and recovery.
In this important episode of The Health & Fitness Show with Tracy, award-winning fitness trainer and nationally recognized stroke recovery specialist Tracy L. Markley offers essential education for anyone navigating brain injury, stroke recovery, or long-term healin...
In this educational and inspiring episode of The Health & Fitness Show with Tracy, fitness educator and author Tracy L. Markley interviews Chris Severs, the inventor and visionary behind Anchor Point Training — one of the most innovative functional training systems available today.
Chris shares the story behind Anchor Point Training, how the system was created, and why anchored resistance offers benefits that traditional equipme...
In this fun, inspiring, and insightful episode of The Health & Fitness Show with Tracy, Tracy L. Markley welcomes award-winning author, journalist, and nationally syndicated humor columnist Ned Hickson — now widely known for his bestselling crime-suspense novels.
Ned shares his journey from more than 20 years in journalism and humor writing to becoming a full-time novelist. He talks about the creative spark behind his hit crime/...
In this powerful episode of The Health & Fitness Show with Tracy, Tracy L. Markley welcomes internationally acclaimed fitness educator and award-winning instructor Keli Roberts — known to millions for her iconic role in the CHER Fitness videos of the 1990s.
Keli shares her inspiring professional journey as one of the industry’s most influential educators, along with her deeply personal story of overcoming eating disorders and un...
Anything is possible after age 70 — just ask author and blogger Judy Fleagle!
In this uplifting episode of The Health & Fitness Show with Tracy, fitness educator and author Tracy L. Markley sits down with Oregon Coast author Judy Fleagle, whose joyful spirit and creative drive prove that purpose and passion have no expiration date.
Judy shares her remarkable journey from a 22-year career as an elementary school teacher to a...
In this uplifting and transformative episode of The Health & Fitness Show with Tracy, Tracy L. Markley welcomes movement icon, healer, and international Tai Chi teacher Scott Cole for a powerful conversation about healing, mindfulness, resilience, and the joy of movement.
Scott shares his remarkable journey — from National Aerobics Champion and star of the world-famous Abs of Steel videos, to becoming a global teacher of Tai Chi...
In this heartfelt and inspiring episode of The Health & Fitness Show with Tracy, fitness educator and author Tracy L. Markley welcomes Denise Imbesi — founder of Muscle Mix Music and creator of the Vibes Music App.
Together, they explore Denise’s extraordinary impact on the fitness music industry and her deeply personal journey as a caregiver for her parents — one who experienced a stroke and the other who developed dement...
“Her mother died of a stroke — then she survived one too.”
In this deeply emotional and inspiring episode of The Health & Fitness Show with Tracy, fitness educator and stroke recovery specialist Tracy L. Markley talks with stroke survivor Cynthia Joi Towner, who bravely shares her story of loss, survival, and rediscovering strength.
Cynthia opens up about losing her mother to a stroke, facing her own stroke years later, and...
The Importance of Staying Properly Hydrated
With Tracy Markley
Welcome to The Health and Fitness Show with Tracy
Today is a podcast sharing some important knowledge and tips about staying properly hydrated for overall good health.
You can watch or just listen to Tracy’s podcasts.
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www.tracymarkley.com and then click on Tracy’s Podcast
You will find a list of many podcast channels and links to watch or listen to The ...
This powerful and heartfelt episode features a story of courage, resilience, education, and hope.
In this deeply personal conversation, fitness professional and author Tracy L. Markley sits down with Dolly Stokes — fitness educator, course writer, and co-author with Tracy, Keli Roberts, and Elaine LaLanne.
Dolly openly shares her journey of living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) while continuing to lead, teach, and inspire in the ...
Tracy Markley Shares the Motivation Behind the Writing of Each of Her Books. Tracy is the Host of the Health and Fitness Show with Tracy, an world recognized and multiple award winning author of 14 books. She is also the author and creator of 2 CEC courses in the fitnees industry.
Her books and coursed can be found at her website at:
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