BALANCE, WALKING, and FALL PREVENTION: A Fitness Trainer's Guide for Seniors and Pre-Seniors

by Tracy L Markley

In Balance, Walking, and Fall Prevention, Tracy brings knowledge to those with balance and walking challenges. These challenges can greatly affect a person's quality of life. As a Senior or a Pre-Senior, it is important to strengthen your muscles used for balance and walking as well as your spatial awareness and proprioception. They are all essential for fall prevention. This book includes easy to understand muscle illustrations and exercises.

Tracy explains each exercise and shares instructions to help the reader easily understand which exercises they should or should not do for the readers’ personal needs. Whether you are elderly, weak, and unbalanced, or physically unstable at any age, this book can help you.

Tracy shares in a non-complicated
• Feeling Safe Walking
• Fall Prevention
• Essentials of Better Posture
• Hips & Legs
• Mobility & Stabilization
• Regain & Strengthen Spatial Awareness
• Walking Gait
• Standing & Walking
• Hips, Knees, & Ankles
• Knowledge of Muscles & Movement
• Quick Reaction Time
• Brain Care
• Hearing Loss & Balance - Ear Care
• The Spinal Engine and more...

This book is for the person looking to maintain, strengthen, and/or improve their balance and walking abilities, as well as for educators, fitness professionals, and other practitioner, who are working with these client challenges.

The illustrations and images included in Balance, Walking, and Fall Prevention are in color.
The images and print in this book are larger print for better viewing.

3 Time - AWARD-WINNING BOOK!
2025 Balance, Walking, and Fall Prevention - READER'S FAVORITE
FIVE STAR REVEIW BADGE 2025

2025 The BookFest Awards - 3rd Place - Fitness-Exercise
2025 The BookFest Awards - 3rd Place - Fitness - Guides & How-Tos

252 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 21, 2025

Reviews

[Agnes Odek · Rating 5 out of 5]

Balance, Walking, and Fall Prevention: A Fitness Trainer's Guide for Seniors and Pre-Seniors by Tracy L. Markley is a step-by-step guide on improving health and fall prevention. Through images and descriptive text, the author teaches postures and exercises to be done to regain balance and coordination.

She explores different topics, bringing up the idea of how hearing aids may also affect balance. I got the book to be able to see what I can incorporate in my daily workout, only to find more than I thought possible. Most of all I love how she stresses safety first, something we don't remember when trying to push our bodies to bid our requests.

[Book Reviewer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Maintaining independence and mobility is one of the greatest concerns as we age, and Tracy Markley's Balance, Walking, and Fall Prevention arrives as an essential guide for anyone looking to strengthen their body, sharpen their awareness, and reduce the risk of falls. With clarity, compassion, and practical expertise, Tracy provides both the “why” and the “how” behind improving balance and walking confidence.

The book stands out for its straightforward explanations and colorful illustrations, which make complex concepts easy to grasp. Tracy demystifies muscles, posture, and movement, translating them into actionable steps. Topics such as gait, spatial awareness, hip and leg stability, and even the connection between hearing loss and balance are covered in detail, yet never feel overwhelming. Readers can follow along with simple exercises and tips that integrate seamlessly into daily routines.

What sets this book apart is its practicality. Tracy doesn’t just explain balance and fall prevention in theory; she provides tangible exercises and strategies to apply right away. From improving posture to boosting reaction time, the guidance is designed to empower readers with confidence and control. For seniors, pre-seniors, caregivers, and healthcare professionals alike, the book offers a toolkit that’s relevant, actionable, and genuinely life-enhancing.

Tracy’s approachable writing style makes the material feel personal and encouraging rather than clinical. She blends her professional knowledge with real-world insight, including her success in helping individuals recover from strokes and regain mobility. This authenticity shines through, giving the book a sense of credibility and warmth that inspires trust and motivation.

Balance, Walking, and Fall Prevention is a lifeline for those who want to remain steady, safe, and strong as they age. It’s also a valuable resource for practitioners who support seniors in healthcare or fitness settings. With its blend of science, practical advice, and heart, this book deserves a place on every bookshelf where mobility and wellness matter.

[Denise Beck · Rating 5 out of 5]

Powerful, practical & helpful must read

Wow, Tracy knocked it out of the park! I will never sit, stand or walk the same way again. Simple to understand instructions that are practical to use in everyday life. I work in home healthcare with seniors everyday and can tell you they would all benefit from this beautifully constructed information. I will be using the lessons in this book for years to come. Thank you, Tracy

[Lisa Dynes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Balance,Walking, and Fall Prevention is straightforward with explanations and colored illustrations which makes it easy to understand and follow along through the book. This book covers a lot of important aspects that surround falls and helping readers to develop knowledge, awareness, and strengthen in all the areas involved in fall prevention. The exercises are easy to understand and determine what meets your needs. Highly recommended!!!!

[Blair Lincoln · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another good book by Tracy. She shares helpful and what appears as well studied information to help seniors not to fall. The illustrations make is easy to follow and comprehend. Seniors need that. Older individuals and caregivers will benefit from what Tracy shares in Balance, Walking, and Fall Prevention. Helpful as well for those us who are pre-seniors as she has in the subtitle.

[Tracy L Markley · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am the author of Balance, Walking, and Fall Prevention. I hope this book helps many people. It is filled with nearly thirty years of experience, knowledge, education, colorful illustrations, exercises and more.

[Steph · Rating 5 out of 5]

Balance, Walking, and Fall Prevention is a well put together book. Tracy shares knowledge and exercises like she does in her other books. The older population can benefit greatly from this source of information and knowledge by Tracy Markley. Highly recommended