The Health & Fitness Show with Tracy - Podcast

Shoulder subluxation after stroke can be painful, frustrating, and confusing—but many people never realize how closely shoulder alignment is connected to posture, core strength, hip function, and overall body mechanics. In this video, Tracy Markley explains what shoulder subluxation is, why it commonly occurs after stroke, and how posture, core stability, and body alignment affect the shoulder joi...

What is a Heat Stroke?  Prevention Tips & How to Avoid It Learn what heat stroke is, why it can be dangerous, and how to avoid it during hot weather. In this video, fitness specialist and author Tracy Markley shares heat stroke warning signs, symptoms, prevention tips, hydration advice, medication concerns, and personal experiences with heat-related illness. Heat stroke can become a medical em...

Stroke Survivors asked, "How often should stroke survivors do physical therapy?" In this video, stroke recovery specialist Tracy Markley explains the difference between one, two, three, or more days a week physical therapy for a stroke recovery. She teaches why daily movement, therapy exercises, balance training, walking practice, posture work, hydration, and home exercises can play an i...

What Happens When You Lose Everything at 31?  You Choose Joy. In honor of Stroke Awareness Month, we welcome inspirational speaker and coach Cynthia Joi Towner (CJoi) to The Health and Fitness Show with Tracy. At just 31 years old, CJoi survived a life-altering stroke. Today, 12 years later, she refuses to just be a stroke survivor—she is a Stroke Thriver. In this powerful interview, Joi shares he...

Good health is about more than just your physical body—true wellness includes your mind, your mindset, and choosing to honor your goals and dreams.  In this episode of The Health and Fitness Show with Tracy Markley, I sit down with a special guest you can truly trust: Ashley from Beekeeper Media. If you want to speak, share your voice, or teach your passion, you can achieve that goal by launching...

Welcome to The Health & Fitness Show with Tracy. This episode explores an often-overlooked connection between oral health, brain health, and stroke risk. Most people think brain health starts with exercise or medication — but research now shows that teeth, gums, and oral inflammation play a role in brain and vascular health. Gum disease and chronic dental infections don’t stay in the mouth. In...

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 uni...

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 reg...

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...

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...

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 practi...

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 t...

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 h...

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 Tracy Markley www.tracymarkley.com www.amazon.com/author/tracymarkley.com The Health and Fitness Show with Tracy Podcast  Tracy has many books on stroke recovery and other videos and po...

THE HEALTH & FITNESS SHOW WITH TRACY MARKLEY PODCAST 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....

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, strok...

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 off...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

“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, facin...

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. Click on her website! www.tracymarkley.com   and then click on Tracy’s Podcast You will find a list of many podcast ch...

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 l...