Michelle Johnson talked about how yoga can help us quiet the mind and deal with the stress and distraction of everyday life in our pursuit of fitness. But this North Carolina-based instructor takes her yoga practice all the way to Kenya as an ambassador in the Yoga in Africa project and shares a few her poses in this beautiful place.

Girls on the Run's mission is to help girls be "joyful, healthy and confident." Learn more about this non-profit organization that blends physical activity with character development for girls aged 8 to 13 and find a chapter near you.

ChooseMyPlate.gov suggests you resign from the "clean your plate" club when eating out at a restaurant and offers more tips on how to make dining out a healthier venture.

If you're looking for that extra incentive to put on your running shoes and hit the road or trail, here are three really great ways to enjoy a race here in North Carolina.

Raleigh's Krispy Kreme Challenge makes this list of themed races.

Choosing your workout wardrobe might just start with dressing your feet, but not just with the right shoes. Your socks are important too. 

Just starting out? Looking for a workout you can do outside of the gym? Becca Batttaglini, UNC-Chapel Hill’s Director of Lifetime Fitness suggest this workout plan to get you started at home with little or no equipment – just a floor and, if you choose, a mat.