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Renee Main, co-founder of ARORA programming at Life Time

All About the ARORA Intro to Healthy Living Program

By Emily Ewen
Everything you need to know about this digital fitness program that features six weeks of workouts and educational content.
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5 Ways to Improve Your Posture and Balance

By Emily Ewen
A Dynamic Personal Trainer offers tips for working on your posture and balance so you can reduce the risk of falling.
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The Stages of Menopause + How to Support Your Body

With Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT
Season 7, Episode 5   September 19, 2023

Menopause is a normal physiological process that affects every woman at some point in their life, yet it’s only as of late that it’s being discussed more openly. Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT, discusses what happens to our bodies during menopause and its various stages, the symptoms one can expect and why they occur, and the lifestyle habits and behaviors we can implement to support our bodies during this transitional time.

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Life Time in the News: “Woman, 104, Who Swims Laps Every Day Shares Simple Tips for Long Life”

By Life Time Editorial Team
The oldest Life Time member in North America shares the insights she’s garnered about longevity.
4 Strength-Training Tips for Active Older Adults

4 Strength-Training Tips for Active Older Adults

By Emily Ewen
An ARORA-certified trainer offers advice for starting or maintaining an effective resistance-training routine, along with guidance for balancing it with low-impact cardio efforts.
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Do You Have Knee Osteoarthritis? Walking May Help.

By Michael Dregni
Walking may decrease knee pain among those with osteoarthritis — and it may even prevent additional joint damage, according to a recent study.
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How to Keep Your Brain Healthy as You Age

With Edward Park, PhD
Season 7, Episode 3   September 5, 2023

Our brains age just like the rest of our bodies, and just like it’s important to care for our bodies so we can move functionally well for as long as possible, it’s also essential to do everything we can to maintain and support healthy brain function as the years pass by. With the current absence of effective treatment options for most neurological diseases, prevention really is the best treatment for them, and it’s never too early — or too late — to start. Edward Park, PhD, explains what to know about normal and abnormal brain aging, as well as the lifestyle strategies we have control over to support our brain health and help reduce the risk of decline and disease.

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7 Tips for Preventing Pickleball Injuries

By Callie Fredrickson
Pickleball pros provide advice for steering clear from injury while playing this popular sport.
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Can Exercise Mitigate the Effects of Parkinson’s?

By Craig Cox
Bouts of high-intensity exercise may ease the effects of this common neurodegenerative disease, according to a recent study.
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The Importance of Maintaining Mobility as You Age

By Lauren Bedosky
Mobility is a critical component of aging well. Experts explain how to maintain it for the long haul.
Three people in the pool doing a water workout

The Joint-Friendly Water Workout

By Emily Ewen
These pool-based cardio and strength exercises are easy on your joints — and all together add up to good workout.
a woman with silver hair meditates to slow aging

From Antiaging to Proaging

By Maggie Fazeli Fard
As she approaches a milestone birthday, our fitness editor considers her motivation to keep moving.
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Exercising Safely with Parkinson’s Disease

By Emily Ewen
Consistent exercise can help slow the progression of Parkinson’s. Experts weigh in on how to get the best results.
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How Walking Enhances Healthy Aging

By Nicole Radziszewski
Regular walks can help stave off cardiovascular disease and dementia — and may even increase your lifespan.
Person doing an ARORA Fit workout with a coach

Strength, Mobility, Balance: Introducing ARORA Fit

By Emily Ewen
A Q&A with the creators of the new signature group training format that’s designed for active older adults.
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Stress Less With ARORA Fitness

By Emily Ewen
However you prefer to unwind or destress, there’s an ARORA class for you.
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The Powerful Health Benefits of Walking

By Nicole Radziszewski
Going for a walk — though often underrated and underappreciated — is one of the most powerful things you can do for your health. Here's why.
Four people in a tai chi class

5 Moves You’ll See in ARORA Tai Chi

By Emily Ewen
Learn about the benefits of this practice — and a few of the moves you’ll do in class.
a woman holds boat pose

4 Fitness Markers to Evaluate Your Health

By Maggie Fazeli Fard
Are you aging well? Try out these four fitness tests that have been linked to a reduced mortality risk.
Three older adult women smiling and talking outside by the pool.

Survey Says: It’s Never Too Late in Life to Make Fulfilling Friendships

By Emily Ewen
A recent study shows that adults aged 55 and older are craving more social activity and satisfying relationships — which helps them adopt healthier habits.
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Live Longer by Increasing Your Exercise Efforts

By Craig Cox
Studies indicate that doubling, and even quadrupling, the government recommendations for exercise can significantly reduce your risk of mortality.
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