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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.
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.
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.
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.
5 Common Fitness Goals for Spring
A Dynamic Personal Trainer outlines common fitness goals for spring and offers advice for reaching them.
Meet Your Weekly Aerobic Needs With This Workout Plan
A seven-day plan to help you hit the recommendations for heart-healthy movement.
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.
Build Cardio Endurance With Zone 3 Training
Discover how to build endurance — and avoid “junk miles” — by training in this midrange cardio zone.
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.
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.
Calling Hybrid Athletes: All About the LT Games at Life Time
Learn about Life Time’s launch into hybrid fitness competitions.
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.
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.
7 High-Energy Classes to Revamp Your Cardio Routine
Switch up your cardio with any of these fun classes at Life Time.
6 Must-Try On-Demand Workouts to Boost Your Routine
Sample these popular on-demand workouts — anytime, anywhere — in the Life Time app.
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.
2 Essential Moves to Enhance Your Cardio-Kickboxing Performance
Step up your cardio-kickboxing game with these two complementary strength and mobility moves.
2 Essential Moves to Enhance Your Zumba Performance
Step up your Zumba game with these two complementary moves to create strong and mobile hips.
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.
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.
Does Exercising Outdoors on a High-Pollution Day Negate the Benefits of Exercise?
It’s complicated. Here’s why.