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 cardiovascular health, mental well-being, balance, and strength. She also gives simple tips for making your walks more effective — including adding gentle lunges, posture awareness, and mindful movement. And yes… she even reminds listeners to pick up the poop! (With a giggle.)

Whether you walk your dog around the block or head out on long nature trails, this episode offers fun, practical guidance to help you get more movement into your day.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:

• Why dog owners naturally get more daily exercise
• How dog walking supports heart health, balance, and overall wellness
• Tips for improving posture, stride, and body awareness during walks
• Simple ways to add light strength work (like lunges)
• How walking with a dog can reduce stress and boost mood
• Encouragement to move more — in simple, joyful ways

This episode is light, fun, and motivating — a reminder that movement doesn’t have to be complicated to be beneficial.

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