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Talks — S13, EP3 / Movement and Motherhood

Learn how mothers can move beyond “bounce back” pressure, redefine fitness success, and care for their changing bodies with more patience, strength, and compassion.

With Ashley Thomas

Pregnancy & Postnatal Women's Health

Embrace These 3 Habits for Healthy Aging

An integrative psychiatrist shares his holistic strategies for aging well.

By Henry Emmons, MD

Healthy Aging

13 Packable Lunches for the Entire Family

Peruse this list of lunch ideas for back-to-school or workdays.

By Callie Fredrickson

Cooking & Food Meal Planning & Prep

Medicine for All People by Geeta Maker-Clark

What Is Dusking?

In her new book, Medicine for All People: Science and Ancient Wisdom for Revolutionary Healing, Geeta Maker-Clark, MD, explains how a simple twilight ritual can help lower anxiety, improve sleep, and push back on a culture obsessed with productivity.

By Geeta Maker-Clark, MD

Functional/Integrative Medicine General Health

Latest stories

Midlife, Reimagined

Move over, midlife crisis — it’s time for the midlife convergence. Experts explain why midlife is an ideal time for becoming stronger, wiser, and more authentically yourself.

By Katie Dohman

Attitude/Mindset Healthy Aging

Why More Pickleball Players Are Doing Pilates

How cross-training with Pilates can sharpen your pickleball game and help protect your body so you can keep playing better for longer.

By Callie Fredrickson

Pickleball Pilates & Barre

How to Protect Your Joint, Hip, and Spine Health As You Age

Habits to help keep your joints, hips, and spine functioning at their best throughout the years.

By Tina Nguyen

Arthritis & Joint Health Healthy Aging

What Is the Relationship Between Estrogen and Cancer?

Does estrogen raise the risk of breast cancer and uterine cancer? We asked two trusted doctors.

By Mo Perry

Hormones

Take a First Look at Life Time Naperville

The 16th Life Time athletic country club in the Chicago region opens early next year.

By Tina Nguyen

Membership

counter with healthy foods for back-to-school

Back-to-School Dinners

Simplify busy school nights with Slow Cooker Monday, Taco Tuesday, Finger Food Friday, and more. Turn leftovers into easy lunches and next-day meals.

By Experience Life Staff

Cooking & Food

Latest Podcasts

A podcast studio with a sound board, mic, and headphones.

The Life Time Talks podcast features informative, insightful conversations to help you achieve your health, fitness, and life goals.

Talks — S13, EP3 / Movement and Motherhood

Learn how mothers can move beyond “bounce back” pressure, redefine fitness success, and care for their changing bodies with more patience, strength, and compassion.

With Ashley Thomas

Pregnancy & Postnatal Women's Health

Talks — S13, EP2 / Why Generic Diets Fall Short and How to Build a Nutrition Plan That Fits You

Learn what “personalized nutrition” really looks like and why building a plan around who you are and what your body needs is so important.

With Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT

Meal Planning & Prep Nutrition Tips

Talks — S13, EP1 / The Wellness Advice We Actually Use

To kick off season 13, our cohosts reflect on six years of Life Time Talks, sharing the conversations, insights, and habits that have shaped how they approach health and wellness.

With With Jamie Martin and David Freeman

Wellness

Talks — S12, EP41 / Move Better, Hurt Less: The Truth About Low-Back Pain

Learn what causes low-back pain as well as ways to prevent and treat it so you can be empowered to move and feel better.

With Dr. Reza Alizadeh

Pain Relief

Talks — S12, EP40 / Stronger, Taller, More Connected: The Case for Reformer Training

Learn how the reformer is being used in new, creative ways in different class formats and the wide-ranging benefits it offers exercisers.

With Rob Glick

Group Fitness Membership

Talks — S13, EP3 / Movement and Motherhood

Learn how mothers can move beyond “bounce back” pressure, redefine fitness success, and care for their changing bodies with more patience, strength, and compassion.

With Ashley Thomas

Pregnancy & Postnatal Women's Health

Talks — S13, EP2 / Why Generic Diets Fall Short and How to Build a Nutrition Plan That Fits You

Learn what “personalized nutrition” really looks like and why building a plan around who you are and what your body needs is so important.

With Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT

Meal Planning & Prep Nutrition Tips

Talks — S13, EP1 / The Wellness Advice We Actually Use

To kick off season 13, our cohosts reflect on six years of Life Time Talks, sharing the conversations, insights, and habits that have shaped how they approach health and wellness.

With With Jamie Martin and David Freeman

Wellness

Talks — S12, EP41 / Move Better, Hurt Less: The Truth About Low-Back Pain

Learn what causes low-back pain as well as ways to prevent and treat it so you can be empowered to move and feel better.

With Dr. Reza Alizadeh

Pain Relief

Talks — S12, EP40 / Stronger, Taller, More Connected: The Case for Reformer Training

Learn how the reformer is being used in new, creative ways in different class formats and the wide-ranging benefits it offers exercisers.

With Rob Glick

Group Fitness Membership

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Recipes

Superfood Sesame Bars

This simple recipe draws on ingredients historically used in Traditional Chinese Medicine to support liver blood and kidney essence. The combination of black sesame seeds, walnuts, and goji berries makes it a portable, nutrient-dense snack.

By Jamie Sidor, DACM, LAc

Snacks

SOMETHING SIMPLE: Roasted Tomato Soup

This blended beverage has natural electrolytes and a cool, refreshing finish.

By Kaelyn Riley

Something Simple Soups

Black Sesame Matcha Latte

Earthy, nutty black sesame complements the grassy flavor of matcha in this creamy latte.

By Jessi Peine

Beverages

Shrimp and Veggie Summer Rolls

Fresh herbs, veggies, and shrimp are wrapped in rice paper and dipped in a flavorful homemade peanut sauce for a refreshing summer meal.

By Kate Morgan

Lunch & Dinner

Crab-Avocado Lettuce Wraps

Delicate and refreshing, these wraps are perfect for a hot summer evening.

By Kate Morgan

Lunch & Dinner

Chicken with mango jalapenos in a skillet.

Sweet and Spicy Jalapeño Mango Chicken

Sweet dried mango and fiery jalapeño bring bold flavor to this protein-packed chicken dish that comes together in one skillet.

By The LTH Nutrition Team

Lunch & Dinner