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How Can a Chiropractor Help Me Reach My Fitness Goals?
A LifeClinic practitioner explains the connections between regular, preventative chiropractic care and fitness progress.
The Gardener’s Workout: 7 Functional Moves to Prevent Injury
Gardening is a great workout, but it may cause a lot of wear and tear on the body. These moves can help you tackle yard projects big and small.
The Importance of Heart-Rate Zone Training
Understanding your heart-rate zones allows you to approach your fitness efforts in a more personalized way — working at the right intensity level and tapping into the right fuel source for your body at the right time. Omaur Bliss, GTX Coach, explains more about the benefits of this type of training and the ways it’s integrated into GTX programming.
How to Do the Halo
Boost your shoulder mobility and challenge your core strength with this two-for-one move. Elevate your routine with one of the several variations available.
Why GTX?
GTX is a signature group training format at Life Time that’s a 50/50 blend of cardio and strength. But what is the class like? What results does it elicit? And how does it differ from other training programs? In this mini episode, Omaur Bliss, GTX Coach, shares those details and more about this format.
Why Gravel Racing?
Gravel racing has seen an upswing in popularity and participation in recent years — but why? In this mini episode, Kristi Mohn and Michelle Duffy, who work on the Life Time Athletic Events team, share more about this sport, how it’s different from other types of cycling, and why it’s something more people — from casual riders to professional athletes — are taking part in.
Everything You Need to Know About Bodyweight Strength with Coach Kemma
Learn about this do-anywhere training plan designed to kick-start your love of fitness.
4 Fitness Markers to Evaluate Your Health
Are you aging well? Try out these four fitness tests that have been linked to a reduced mortality risk.
Planning, Preparation, and Practice: Why Programs Matter for Progress
A month or so into the New Year, it’s common for people to fall off their goals. Often this isn’t for a lack of want or will, but rather not having the right program in place. Life Time Talks cohosts Jamie Martin and David Freeman share how they’re personally approaching their own aspirations this year, explain the reasons why having a program can be a game-changer, and offer considerations to help you move forward on your own plan.
3 Life Time Coaches Give Their Top Tips for Healthy Transformation
Consider these simple tips from our experts to help you make progress toward your healthy goals.
How Much Protein Do I Need?
If you ask any of the Life Time dietitians — including this episode’s guest, Paul Krieger, RD, CPT — they’ll note that one of the most important things you can do for your nutrition is make sure you’re consuming enough quality protein. Kriegler explains why this macronutrient is so critical for health, and he shares how much protein you need, what animal and plant sources are the best, and ways to support your body in properly digesting and absorbing it.
How to Relieve a Stiff Neck
Simple strategies for addressing and preventing discomfort in your neck.
How to Do Happy Baby Pose
Open your hips, stretch your inner thighs, and relax with this restorative yoga pose.
20-Minute 60day Workout to Get You Stronger
In this sample Sweat Session you’ll perform three movements for four rounds, going down in reps and up in weights as you go, before finishing with a core block.
Reassessing New Year’s Resolutions
Life Time Dynamic Personal Trainers share their thoughts on New Year’s resolutions — and offer tips for sticking to your healthy-living goals all year long.
Survey Says: Building Muscle Is a Top Fitness Focus for 2023
A recent survey reveals that building muscle topped weight loss for the most popular fitness goal in 2023.
Survey Says: It’s Never Too Late in Life to Make Fulfilling Friendships
A recent study shows that adults aged 55 and older are craving more social activity and satisfying relationships — which helps them adopt healthier habits.
Live Longer by Increasing Your Exercise Efforts
Studies indicate that doubling, and even quadrupling, the government recommendations for exercise can significantly reduce your risk of mortality.
Your First Week of Workouts at Life Time
A Dynamic Personal Trainer’s seven-day guide to jump-start your fitness if you’re new to or restarting a club routine.
How to Break Free From the ‘Laziness Lie’
Psychologist Devon Price deconstructs the myth that we’d all be better off if we were a little less idle.
What Is a Functional Neurological Disorder?
Hybrid disorders of the brain, mind, and body once confounded physicians and researchers. Today experts are beginning to uncover the conditions’ complexities — and how to treat them.