The Health & Fitness Show with Tracy - Podcast

Gardening is more than a hobby — it’s a full-body workout. In this uplifting episode, fitness professional and author Tracy L. Markley explains how gardening naturally burns calories, strengthens muscles, improves mobility, and supports overall wellness. Many people don’t realize how physically demanding gardening actually is, or how much benefit it provides for balance, coordination, core strengt...

Knee pain is one of the most common issues people struggle with — but in many cases, the true cause isn’t the knee itself. It’s the muscles that surround it. In this educational episode, fitness professional and movement specialist Tracy L. Markley breaks down the real reasons so many people experience knee pain, stiffness, and instability. You’ll learn what muscles attach near and around the knee...

Your shoes can make or break your balance. In this educational episode, award-winning fitness trainer and author Tracy L. Markley explains why proper footwear and foot support are essential for walking gait, posture, hip alignment, pelvic stability, and fall prevention — especially for stroke survivors and seniors. Most people don’t realize how much the feet influence the rest of the body. When th...