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A Body in Motion
In her book Finding Leadville: My Story to a Hallowed 100 Mile Finish Line, ultrarunner Barbara Powell describes her first Leadville 100 footrace, a quest for physical endurance that became a journey of reclaiming her inner strength.
What’s the Difference Between MAT FUSION and MAT PILATES?
A breakdown of these two unique Life Time formats and demonstration of some of the exercises you might see in each class.
Why Drinking Less Alcohol Is Important for Fitness
Learn why limiting your alcohol consumption matters for reaching your fitness goals.
Can Stress Really Affect the Results of My Workouts?
Learn when stress helps your body get stronger — and when it holds you back.
4 Ways to Move Your Body That Won’t Spike Your Cortisol
High-intensity training isn’t the only way to achieve fitness progress. These tips can help you balance those efforts with exercises that promote cortisol regulation, allowing you to reap the many benefits of active recovery.
Train Hard, Recover Harder: Advice for Bouncing Back (Performance & Longevity Series)
Learn lifestyle strategies for supporting your recovery — whether you’re training intensely or coming back from an injury.
5 Ways to Spend a Recovery Day at Life Time
Consider this your invitation to spend a restorative day at your athletic country club.
Pickleball is Here to Stay: A Conversation With Pickleball Pro Andy Peeke
Explore pickleball’s meteoric rise from a little-known pastime to America’s fastest-growing sport, driven in part by its accessibility, competitive appeal, and community-building power.
Why Hydration Is So Important for Fitness
Learn why drinking adequate water matters for reaching your fitness goals and how to ensure you’re getting enough.
5 Common Fitness Goals for Spring
A Dynamic Personal Trainer outlines common fitness goals for spring and offers advice for reaching them.
Why Eating More Plant-Based Food Is Important for Fitness
Learn why plant-based foods matter for reaching your fitness goals and how to ensure you’re getting enough.
4 Tips for Taking a Post-Meal Walk
Make the most of your digestive stroll with these tips.
What Is the Best Age to Start Swim Lessons?
Recommendations for when to start your kids in swim lessons and how to progress as they become comfortable in the water.
Setting Intentions and World Records: Meet Life Time Performer Austin Head
Two-time Guinness World Record holder Austin Head discusses how his holistic training philosophy and intentional approach to fitness inspire transformative change.
Why Eating Enough Protein Is So Important for Fitness
Learn why protein matters for reaching your fitness goals and how to ensure you’re getting enough.
Spring Forward: 7 Expert-Inspired Fitness Shifts for the Season
Consider adding these habits to your routine so you’re ready for the warmer months ahead.
Ask the Experts: Your Fitness and Nutrition Questions, Answered
Two Life Time experts join us to answer some of the common fitness and nutrition questions they hear from clients.
10 Tips for Reclaiming Your Fitness as an Older Adult
If fitness has fallen by the wayside, take heart — it’s never too late to come back to healthy movement.
Bracket Fever? Play Pickup Hoops at Life Time
Plus, a basketball trainer shares four tips to improve your game.
A Spring-Forward Water Workout
Embrace the energy of the season with these joint-friendly moves performed in the pool.
Why Eating Enough Is Important for Fitness
Learn why consuming enough — and the right type of — calories matters for reaching your fitness goals.