The Health & Fitness Show with Tracy - Podcast

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: ⁠www.tracymarkley.com⁠ Tracy L. Markley The link to where you...

Welcome to the Health and Fitness Show with Tracy Podcast. In life we all experience many challenges including the many dynamics of loss and grieving. We cannot escape it. In this episode Tracy interviews Peter Twist and he shares great insight, wisdom, and stories that can help you and your loved ones This powerful and emotional premiere interview brings together two leaders in fitness — both sha...

Teenage girls experience knee injuries at a significantly higher rate than boys — and most people, including many coaches, don’t know why. In this important educational episode, fitness professional and author Tracy L. Markley explains the anatomical and developmental reasons teen girls are more vulnerable to knee injuries, especially ACL tears. Tracy breaks down how female ligaments (including th...

Fall prevention isn’t just for seniors — it’s something we should all be training for throughout life. In this important educational episode, fitness professional and author Tracy L. Markley talks about balance, walking mechanics, and fall prevention, and explains why training these skills in your 40s, 50s, and 60s dramatically reduces fall risk later in life. Tracy highlights how balance is a ski...

Kindness is not just emotional support — it is a health support. In this meaningful episode, fitness professional and author Tracy L. Markley shares why kindness, compassion, and simple human connection are powerful contributors to overall well-being. Tracy discusses how the way we treat others can influence their emotional health, mental clarity, resilience, and even their physical healing. So ma...

Daily exercise doesn’t have to be complicated — small, simple movements add up and make a big difference. In this encouraging episode, fitness professional and author Tracy L. Markley shares easy, realistic tips for getting more movement into your day, no matter your age, schedule, or fitness level. Tracy explains how gentle, consistent activity can strengthen your muscles, improve balance, suppor...

The iliotibial (IT) band is one of the most talked-about areas of the body — and one of the most misunderstood. In this educational episode, fitness professional and movement specialist Tracy L. Markley breaks down what the IT band truly is, what it does, and why so many people experience discomfort or irritation along the outside of the thigh. Tracy explains how the IT band works with surrounding...

Most people don’t realize that knee pain often begins in the calf — not the knee. In this important educational episode, fitness professional and author Tracy L. Markley explains how the two major calf muscles — the Gastrocnemius and the Soleus — directly influence knee comfort, movement, and alignment. Tracy breaks down how each of these muscles attaches near or around the knee joint, why tightne...

Leg stabilization and foot drop are just two of the most challenging issues stroke survivors face — and understanding them is essential for improving walking gait and daily movement. In this episode, stroke recovery specialist and author Tracy L. Markley offers deeper insight into why foot drop occurs, how leg muscles coordinate during walking, and what survivors need to know about alignment, prop...

This is Part 2 of Tracy’s uplifting series on feeling good, staying empowered, and feeding your mind with positive thoughts. In this warm and encouraging episode, fitness professional and author Tracy L. Markley continues sharing inspiring reminders, hopeful messages, and meaningful quotes to support emotional well-being and confidence. Building upon the themes from Part 1 — yet standing perfectly...

Foot drop is one of the most common and frustrating challenges stroke survivors face — but understanding it is the first step toward improving it. In this educational episode, stroke recovery specialist and author Tracy L. Markley explains the causes of foot drop, how it affects walking gait, and why leg stabilization is essential for safer, stronger movement after stroke. Tracy breaks down how th...

Positive thoughts are powerful — and sometimes a few encouraging words can shift your entire day. In this uplifting episode, fitness professional and author Tracy L. Markley shares empowering thoughts, simple mindset tools, and inspiring quotes to help you feel stronger, more hopeful, and emotionally supported. Originally connected to another episode, this one easily stands on its own as a gentle...

If you have a dog, you already have a built-in exercise partner! In this lighthearted and motivating episode, fitness professional and author Tracy L. Markley shares how simply walking your dog can naturally increase your daily activity, improve your fitness, and support overall wellness — without feeling like a workout. Tracy explains why dog owners tend to walk more, how even short walks add up,...

Loneliness is not a flaw, a weakness, or something people “catch.” It’s a human experience — one that affects emotional and physical health more deeply than most people realize. In this heartfelt episode, Tracy Markley opens up an honest conversation about loneliness, compassion, human connection, and the importance of being present for one another. Drawing from her professional experience and yea...

Good balance is not an accident — it’s the result of specific muscles working together with spatial awareness, posture, and brain-body communication. In this educational episode, fitness professional and author Tracy L. Markley explains the key muscles involved in balance and fall prevention, and why strengthening these muscles is essential for safe movement at any age. Tracy breaks down how the b...

February is the perfect time to check in on your New Year’s health goals — without judgment, guilt, or pressure. In this motivating and down-to-earth episode, fitness professional and author Tracy L. Markley encourages listeners to revisit the healthy goals they set at the beginning of the year and reminds them that progress doesn’t require perfection. If you stepped away from your resolutions, yo...

Sciatica is one of the most common — and misunderstood — causes of leg and lower-back pain. In this educational episode, fitness professional and author Tracy L. Markley explains what the sciatic nerve actually is, why it’s the largest nerve in the human body , and why it is essential for movement, walking, and leg function. Many people only think of the sciatic nerve when it hurts, but pain is ju...

Stroke recovery doesn’t end when formal therapy ends — and survivors need clear, compassionate, practical education to continue healing. In this episode, stroke recovery specialist and author Tracy L. Markley shares valuable insight into stroke rehabilitation, functional movement, proprioception, balance, gait, and the brain–body connection. Speaking from years of hands-on experience and from the...

The pandemic changed lives in ways most people never expected. In this heartfelt episode, fitness professional and author Tracy L. Markley reflects on the emotional, financial, and personal challenges experienced during the COVID-19 shutdowns — including isolation, fear, loneliness, and the difficult process of adapting to a completely new way of living and working. Tracy shares her own story of h...

  Hearing loss does not define intelligence — and it certainly does not diminish a person’s value, ability, or potential. In this powerful and personal episode, fitness professional and author Tracy L. Markley discusses the reality of hearing loss, the emotional challenges that come with it, and the importance of caring for both hearing and brain health. Tracy shares insights from her book, “I’m N...

Hydration isn’t just about quenching thirst — it’s essential for brain health, muscle function, and overall wellness. In this important educational episode, author and movement specialist Tracy L. Markley explains why proper hydration directly affects cognitive function, balance, coordination, muscle strength, memory, and daily energy levels. Most people don’t realize that the brain is made up of...

The holiday season can be beautiful — but for many people, it can also be deeply lonely. In this heartfelt episode, fitness professional, educator, and author Tracy L. Markley shares an important reminder to reach out, check in, and care for those who may be spending the holidays alone. Not everyone has family. Not everyone has visitors, gatherings, or people who think to check on them. Loneliness...

The iliotibial band — often called the IT band — is one of the most misunderstood structures in the body. In this educational episode, fitness professional and movement specialist Tracy L. Markley explains what the IT band really is, what it does, where it attaches, and why so many people unintentionally make IT band pain worse by treating it incorrectly. Many people think IT band pain means they...

The shoulder is one of the most mobile — and most vulnerable — joints in the body. In this educational and easy-to-understand episode, fitness professional and movement specialist Tracy L. Markley explains the four rotator cuff muscles, what they do, why they matter, and how injuries commonly occur. Many people don’t realize that rotator cuff injuries are often misdiagnosed, misunderstood, or wors...

No one should go through stroke recovery alone. In this heartfelt and encouraging episode, stroke recovery specialist and author Tracy L. Markley talks about the importance of stroke support groups — both in-person and online — and how community can bring comfort, education, and renewed hope. Support groups provide a place where survivors and caregivers can share experiences, learn from one anothe...