The strength and flexibility benefits of yoga are well known, but did you know yoga helps your brain and immune system too? And did you know those two—your brain and immune system—are actually one?

While water fitness was once the domain of older adults, now participants of all ages and ability levels are benefiting from aquatic workouts.

Have you ever set a New Year's resolution to lose weight in the past, but didn't meet your goal? You're not alone!

What I’ve found is that typically, people will set wellness goals that are focused on the outcome, not the process. It’s difficult to resolve to have a result. When you resolve to focus on behaviors, then you’ll get the result that comes from the actions you’ve been taking.

The images and messages we see with typical fitness marketing can often do more harm than good to us, both physically and mentally.

What I see are images of young men and women, with “perfect” bodies (very little body fat) that promise that “you, too, can look like this!”

That’s an unrealistic claim for a few reasons.

You're not alone if you're having trouble starting or following through on a fitness plan. Even I—and other fitness pros—can face this challenge in our lives. Seriously!

An all-or-nothing attitude may get in your way. Research shows that a little exercise is better than none. It’s not necessary to spend hours in the gym or do endless monotonous routines.

Don’t beat yourself up because you think you lack willpower. Negative self-talk only demotivates you.

This is what you should do instead.

Exercise doesn’t always have to be about getting breathless and sweaty.

There are gentler forms of exercise that can also make a huge impact on your fitness level.

Walking is a simple, easy, effective and inexpensive way to get your body moving, one that is often overlooked or minimized. It requires no equipment except for a good pair of shoes (even barefoot shoes!), can be done anywhere and can take up as much, or as little of your time as you desire.

Owning exercise bands or tubing is like being able to put a gym in your pocket. Learn a quick and easy exercise you can do right now at your desk.

Practice self care with desk exercises. Tone your arms while sitting at your desk. Benefits of side raises are increased shoulder mobility and strong, toned and shapely arms.

Why is sitting all day bad for your health? Learn why and enjoy some quick and easy movement breaks you can do right away.

On the road again shoulder shrugs and circles relieve neck and shoulder tension. You can do it at your desk, in your car—wherever you are.

Need a quick boost? Here are Shirley’s top 3 Green Exercise tips.

Self care right at your desk! This Pilates Saw exercise is fantastic for your back.

Take 5 minutes at your desk to try this now! The Pilates Spine Twist is an easy, effective exercise for a healthy back.

Try this knee hug stretch. It is an easy, basic exercise for low back care.

10 ways to get and stay fit at the holidays—it’s easier than you think.

Here are some fascinating findings when comparing indoor and outdoor running.

Read on to discover 3 effortless tips on how to lose weight.

Your thoughts and feelings affect your health; turns out, your body also affects your feelings. Learn more about this important relationship.

I discovered the Stretch Out Strap over 15 years ago. Discover more about it right here.

Boosting your heart rate is a brain booster. Learn more about the subject here.