Tracy L. Markley is a bestselling author with 38 book awards, an award-winning personal trainer and educator, and an award-winning owner of personal training and yoga studios.

In November 2017, Tracy published her first book, The Stroke of an Artist: The Journey of a Fitness Trainer and a Stroke Survivor, which shares a powerful, factual stroke recovery journey built on communication, specialized training knowledge, and the survivor’s desire to help others. Since then, Tracy has become the author of fifteen books and a co-author of one additional title, with her work reaching people worldwide.

Currently, Tracy is writing a chapter in a collaborative book with Elaine LaLanne, wife of Jack LaLanne. The book is scheduled for release in March 2026.

Tracy has been working and studying in the fitness industry since 1994 and is the owner of Tracy Markley’s Fitness. She was recognized by the National Fitness Hall of Fame as one of 2024 America’s Top Fitness Educators. Tracy is the recipient of the 2021 IDEA World Personal Trainer of the Year Award and was a finalist for the 2020 IDEA World Personal Trainer of the Year Award.

Her certifications include Certified Fitness Specialist, Personal Trainer, Dance & Group Exercise Leader, Fitness & Nutrition Specialist, Biomechanics Specialist, CHEK Institute Pain Management Specialist, AFAA Group Exercise Examiner, BOSU® Master Trainer, FiTOUR Pro-Trainer, Reiki Master-Teacher, certified Pilates Instructor, and 200-hour RYT Yoga Instructor, among others.

Tracy has become a specialist in stroke recovery, senior balance, functional training, and fall prevention. Her stroke recovery books and educational programs have helped stroke survivors and caregivers worldwide.

She was named Medical Fitness Professional of the Year (1st Runner-Up) in 2020 and was listed in the National Fitness Hall of Fame book and website as one of the 2019 Top Personal Trainers.

Tracy is the author and creator of the Advanced Education CEC Stroke Recovery Training Course and Functional Anatomy 101 Course for the fitness and health industry. Links to these courses are available on her website at www.tracymarkley.com.

She earned a diploma in journalism and has written monthly articles for Live Love and Eat magazine, as well as case studies for fitness education books. She is also currently working on a project with the National Fitness Hall of Fame (NFHOF).

Tracy was the radio show host of The Health and Fitness Show with Tracy on KXZR 90.7 FM on the Oregon coast. In 2024, she transitioned the show into a podcast. Links to listen or watch are available on her website.

Tracy is available for speaking engagements, book signings, and training and can be contacted through her website.

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