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6 Treadmill Workouts for Heart-Rate Zone Training

Improve your endurance, performance, and recovery with workouts tailored to your heart-rate zones.
By Tina Nguyen

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.
By Callie Fredrickson

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.
By Callie Fredrickson

Talks — S12, EP27 / Curiosity, Courage, and Connection: Lessons From a Mother-Daughter Hybrid Fitness Competition

Hear about one woman’s experience competing in a hybrid fitness competition with her 82-year-old mother and the lessons she learned from it, including the transformative power of facing challenges at any age.

With Jennifer Walter

5 Common Fitness Goals for Spring

A Dynamic Personal Trainer outlines common fitness goals for spring and offers advice for reaching them.
By Emily Ewen

Meet Your Weekly Aerobic Needs With This Workout Plan

A seven-day plan to help you hit the recommendations for heart-healthy movement.
By Callie Fredrickson

Your Guide to Boosting Your Cardio While Maintaining Strength and Mobility

Boost your cardio with expert advice, a sample workout schedule, and proven exercise ideas.
By Andrew Heffernan

Build Cardio Endurance With Zone 3 Training

Discover how to build endurance — and avoid “junk miles” — by training in this midrange cardio zone.
By Maggie Fazeli Fard

Talks — S11, EP15 / The Rise of Hybrid Fitness Training and Competitions

Learn why some athletes are choosing hybrid training as an effective and efficient approach to exercise, as well how, for some, participating in hybrid fitness competitions has enhanced their health and fitness.

With Wes Robertson and Juan Hererra-Perla

All About the LT Games 8-Week Prep Training Program

Everything to know about this digital training program designed to prepare you to compete in the LT Games.
By Callie Fredrickson

Calling Hybrid Athletes: All About the LT Games at Life Time

Learn about Life Time’s launch into hybrid fitness competitions.
By Emily Ewen

30-Minute XTREME HIIT With Joseph

This high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workout is designed for efficient full-body conditioning. It features intense cardiovascular pushes and targeted muscular engagement.
By Life Time

Why Cardiorespiratory Fitness Is More Important Than BMI

According to a recent study, a person’s cardiorespiratory fitness — which is measured by their VO2 max — plays a much more significant role in determining health risks than bodyweight. Here's why.
By Michael Dregni

7 High-Energy Classes to Revamp Your Cardio Routine

Switch up your cardio with any of these fun classes at Life Time.
By Emily Ewen

6 Must-Try On-Demand Workouts to Boost Your Routine

Sample these popular on-demand workouts — anytime, anywhere — in the Life Time app.
By Emily Ewen

How to Use Zone 2 Training to Optimize Fitness Performance

Learn how slow-paced, low-intensity cardio can boost your performance and overall health and fitness.
By Lauren Bedosky

2 Essential Moves to Enhance Your Cardio-Kickboxing Performance

Step up your cardio-kickboxing game with these two complementary strength and mobility moves.
By Lauren Bedosky

2 Essential Moves to Enhance Your Zumba Performance

Step up your Zumba game with these two complementary moves to create strong and mobile hips.
By Lauren Bedosky

How to Use the Treadmill for an Indoor Hiking Workout

Our fitness editor shares a favorite indoor hiking workout for the treadmill — plus, an upbeat playlist.
By Maggie Fazeli Fard

How Do I Know If it’s Safe to Exercise Outside?

Wildfires, smog, and other environmental issues can cause poor air quality. Consider these four factors when contemplating an outdoor workout.
By Jessica Migala

Does Exercising Outdoors on a High-Pollution Day Negate the Benefits of Exercise?

It's complicated. Here's why.
By Jessica Migala
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