The Unlikely Activist
Our managing editor talks about how activism has helped — and challenged — her mental health.
Do You Need a Heart-Rate Monitor?
Are these devices really worth it? A Life Time trainer shares the influence they can have on your training regimen and outcomes.
Broccoli Salad With Herby Tahini Dressing
The ancient wheat kamut is the base of this summer grain bowl, which is paired with an herb oil and a tahini dressing.
What is the Difference Between Deodorants and Antiperspirants?
Hoping to avoid body odor? Try clothing made from natural textiles — and make your own healthy deodorant!
Kicking the Sugar Habit — Together
One Life Time team member and her parents enrolled in the Life Time Sugar Fix program together to eliminate the ingredient from their diets. This was their experience.
Step Inside: Life Time Medford at Station Landing
The Boston area’s newest athletic country club will be a healthy and convenient oasis for residents and commuters alike.
What Does “Organic” Really Mean?
The term is much more regulated than it used to be. Look for the USDA Organic label, which means that at least 95 percent of the ingredients are mostly free of pesticides and fertilizers.
PUMPING IRONY: Epic Fail?
Elderly patients are often tagged with a “failure to thrive” label when doctors simply don’t want to spend the time and energy to determine a specific diagnosis. While leading geriatricians continue to argue against the designation, others point to its more salutary effects.
Korean-Style Tempeh Lettuce Wraps
Grilled tempeh is served in butter-lettuce leaves and topped with chopped kimchi.
Why Do Certain Clothes Smell Worse Than Others After We Sweat?
Polyester promotes odor-causing bacteria called Micrococci. Cotton does not.
6 Ways to Defuse a Bad Situation
A variety of stresses have turned many public interactions into angry encounters. Learn how to calm yourself — and the situation — with these strategies.
Step Inside: Life Time Dumbo
A first-of-its-kind athletic country club has arrived in the Brooklyn area.
Active, Healthy, Social: 5 Benefits of ARORA
A few Life Time members share what they love about the latest programming for active, older adults and how they participate in this growing community.
Avocado-Stuffed Portobellos
Before hitting the grill, the portobello mushrooms are marinated in a pinot noir and thyme reduction, extra-virgin olive oil, and honey.
What Does “Grassfed” Really Mean?
Look for American Grassfed Association certification, which means animals were raised 100 percent on grass and forage — not grain.
Love at the Club
After years of working out together, Quacy surprised Jamie and finally proposed — amidst rose petals and candlelight — at Life Time in Syosset, N.Y.
Love at the Club: Part Two
When Carter Olsen started as a team member at Life Time Overland Park in 2021, he never imagined it would lead to him meeting — and marrying — the love of his life by 2022.