Does Shame Actually Motivate You to Get Healthy?
As it turns out, feeling bad about yourself isn't a great catalyst for change. Here's what works instead.
PUMPING IRONY: A Joint Reconstruction Project
Fueled by an obscure federal grant program, three U.S. research teams are developing novel treatment approaches that may offer some relief for people suffering from knee osteoarthritis.
What Happens to Your Metabolism As You Age?
Learn what really happens to your metabolism as you get older.
What to Know About the Active Metabolic Assessment at Life Time
How this test can provide individualized insights to make workouts more efficient and effective.
What It’s Really Like to Do an Active Metabolic Assessment
A Life Time team member shares her firsthand account of taking this informative test.
Healthy Habits, No Results? Here’s What You Might Be Missing
When healthy behaviors aren’t delivering results, comprehensive bloodwork and personalized medical guidance can uncover the missing pieces for better outcomes.
Exercise Rewires Your Body — At the Molecular Level
Exercise affects health at the deepest level. Learn more.
What Is a DUPR Rating in Pickleball?
A Life Time pickleball pro explains what a DUPR rating is, how to determine your own, and why it’s the key to playing more enjoyable and competitive matches.
Hair Health Through Hormonal Shifts: From Pregnancy to Menopause
Learn how the hormonal changes that occur during pregnancy, perimenopause, and menopause can affect the hair.
Complete Protein vs. Incomplete Protein: What the Difference Actually Means for Your Health
Not all protein sources are created equal. Learn the difference between complete and incomplete proteins and the benefits of consuming a wide variety of protein sources.
Could Sleep Apnea Be Causing Your Fatigue?
Always tired? Here’s what to do if the culprit is sleep apnea.
Everything You Need to Know About Energy Psychology
A therapist and trauma expert on why healing the mind means treating the body too — and how tools like tapping, biofeedback, and EMDR can unlock deeper healing.
How Creatine Supports Your Brain and Mental Health
Popular with athletes, this energy-enhancing supplement might also support mental health.
PUMPING IRONY: Microbes and Memory
Researchers have been exploring the relationship between the gut microbiome and the brain for decades. Two new studies seek to explain how that microbial mix may affect cognitive function.
How Nutrition Can Support a Healthy Nervous System
A well-regulated autonomic nervous system is fundamental for your resilience. Learn how to feed it well.
What Counts as Strength Training?
Study after study shows that strength is essential for long-term health. But what are the most efficient ways to get stronger?