Fitness

person wearing a weighted vest while working out

Talks — S12, EP38 / Load Up: The Science of Weighted Vests and Building a Stronger Life With Aion Founder Brent Yates

Learn about the science behind the weighted vest movement and why everyone from professional athletes to everyday walkers are putting them on.

With Aion Founder Brent Yates

Fitness Tips

Are Fat-Burning Workouts the Best Way to Lose Body Fat?

Here's what the research shows.

By Lauren Bedosky

Fitness Tips

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All About the Resting Metabolic Assessment at Life Time

Discover how the data gleaned from this test can inform your nutrition and training plans to help you reach your metabolic goals.

By Callie Fredrickson

Fitness Tips Membership

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7 Ways to Take Your Pickleball Skills to the Next Level

Looking to up your DUPR rating? Two pickleball pros share tips to help you climb the ranks.

By Callie Fredrickson

Pickleball Sports & Recreation

3 Expert Cues to Fine-Tune Your Goblet Squat

Make the most out of your goblet squat with these form refinements.

By Maggie Fazeli Fard

Fitness Tips Strength Training

Tyra Black Finds a New Path in Pickleball

Tyra Black was raised to be a tennis star. Now, at 25, she’s making her mark professionally with pickleball.

By Jill Patton, NBC-HWC

Pickleball Sports & Recreation

What’s Your Next Fitness Adventure?

Fitness goals can provide direction and motivation when you’re in a slump. We asked a range of experts for inspiration on how to get moving down a fresh path.

By Nicole Radziszewski

Fitness Tips Healthy Habits/Goal Setting

a man holds a push up position with a weight plate under one hand

A Full-Body Weight-Plate Workout

Get a fun workout in just 20 minutes with a single piece of equipment.

By Andrew Heffernan

Equipment-Based Workouts Strength Training

4 Moves to Relieve Tech Neck

Too much screen time can strain your neck. Here's how to fix it.

By Jessica Migala

Flexibility & Mobility Pain Relief

A 5-Move Workout Inspired by Your Favorite Soccer Players

Awaken your inner athlete with these exercises designed for power and speed.

By Emily Ewen

Equipment-Based Workouts Sports & Recreation

Talks — S12, EP36 / A Guide to Recovery Tools

Learn why recovery is just as important as exercise, how to recognize signs of underrecovery, and which tools and techniques can support your recovery.

With Danny King, Master Trainer

Recovery

Dad Strong: A 5-Move Compound Strength Workout

Dads can build functional strength with this total-body workout. Swap your primary movement focus to target specific muscles without losing efficiency.

By Callie Fredrickson

Strength Training Workouts

7 On-Demand Workouts for Busy Summer Days

All you need is 15 to 30 minutes and the Life Time app for a quick movement boost.

By Emily Ewen

Fitness Tips Group Fitness

a man looks at his smart watch after working out

What Is the Afterburn Effect?

Curious about the afterburn effect of your workout? Experience Life's editorial director of fitness breaks down what you need to know about excess postexercise oxygen consumption (EPOC).

By Maggie Fazeli Fard

Fitness Tips

From Splashing in the Family Pool to Breaking Swim Records

Inside the training, mindset, and support system that help swimmer Jordan Ragland compete and succeed at the highest junior levels.

By Tina Nguyen

Aqua Fitness Member Stories

Which Pilates Option Is Right for Me?

A breakdown of the four Pilates and Pilates-inspired offerings at Life Time and what you can expect from each.

By Callie Fredrickson

Group Fitness Membership

6 Daily Practices to Keep You Playing Pickleball as Much as You Want

Keep your body strong and healthy with these off-court routines.

By Callie Fredrickson

Pickleball Sports & Recreation

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Defining “Dynamic” at Life Time

A closer look at Dynamic Personal Training, Dynamic Nutrition Coaching, and Dynamic Stretch — and how personalized, integrated support sets them apart.

By Tina Nguyen

Flexibility & Mobility Membership