Active Aging
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Why Physical Activity Is the Best Predictor of Mortality
New research suggests that your daily step count might help predict how long you’ll live.
How Play-Inspired Moves Can Boost Your Fitness
Play is proven to boost physical and mental health — for kids and adults alike. But what does play look and feel like once we’re grown and more prone to injury? And how can we get more of it in our lives?
What You Need to Know About the Male Pelvic Floor
Some of the most vexing health problems for men — including urological, reproductive, and orthopedic issues — can be traced to pelvic-floor dysfunction. Here’s how to keep this foundational set of muscles strong and healthy.
A 7-Move Glute Workout for Healthy Aging
Learn why strong glute muscles are essential for aging well — and how these exercises can strengthen your lower body.
How Gastric Bypass Surgery Transformed One Woman’s Life
Angela Williams-Jones shares her inspiring journey of transforming her life post-gastric bypass surgery, embracing healthier eating habits, and becoming a dedicated yoga practitioner, teacher, and trainer.
How Pickleball Helped a Woman Rebuild Her Life After a Stroke
Following a stroke at the age of 59, Elise Laedtke found a new sport and community through pickleball.
6 Must-Try On-Demand Workouts to Boost Your Routine
Sample these popular on-demand workouts — anytime, anywhere — in the Life Time app.
9 Moves You’ll See in ARORA Gentle Yoga
This beginner yoga practice offers various benefits for healthy aging.
5 Moves You’ll See in ARORA Strength
These functional strength-training exercises can improve mobility, balance, and everyday-movement patterns.
4 Reasons to Dance for Healthy Aging
Dancing can be an enjoyable way to promote physical health and cognitive function as we age.
A Whole New Focus: Tennis Icon Andre Agassi
The tennis legend talks about his passion for pickleball and the driving motivation behind his philanthropic work.
The Best Exercises to Prepare For Falling Sideways
Trips and falls are inevitable. Here are some simple exercises you can practice to help prepare you mentally and physically when falling sideways.
The Best Exercises to Prepare For Falling Forward
Trips and falls are inevitable. Here are some simple exercises you can practice to help prepare you mentally and physically when falling forward.
Training for Longevity
Learn the connection between fitness and longevity and strategies for training to be fit for life.
The Best Exercises to Prepare For Falling Backward
Trips and falls are inevitable. Here are some simple exercises you can practice to help prepare you mentally and physically when falling backward.
Finding Purpose in Powerlifting
How Joe Hays stepped back into the gym after a long hiatus and found a new passion in powerlifting.
How to Fall Better
Falling is inevitable, but you can minimize injury by with these tips, moves, and exercises.
10 Ideas for Getting Older Family Members Active With You
Here are some easy ideas to include Grandma and Grandpa — or any elderly loved ones — in physical activities.
The Grip-Strength Workout
Build head-to-toe strength — and invest in your longevity — with this grip-focused workout.
6 Beginner Moves Using Vibration Plate Training
A Life Time Dynamic Personal Trainer explains the benefits of the Power Plate — and demonstrates how to use the machine.
PUMPING IRONY: The Beginning of the End?
Reading Gail Godwin’s sober meditation on aging and death so soon after my recent ER visit leaves me grasping for a sense of optimism.