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Can Exercise Help Me Live Longer?
Yes, according to lots of recent research. Here are five key stats.
STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: From Mean Girl to Cheerleader
Our fitness editor talks about how to stop using negative self-talk to push through workouts without compromising her fitness.
Why Strength Training Can Be One of the Fastest Ways to Get Results
Five benefits of this type of exercise effort.
The 3 Cs of Lifelong Fitness
How consistency, curiosity, and compassion can keep your fitness and health on track for a lifetime.
Is Pre-Workout Right For You?
This Q&A with a Life Time dietitian may help you decide.
When Should I Get My Kids Involved in Sports?
An expert Q&A on the benefits of sports for kids, how to get them started, and how to keep them engaged as they grow.
PUMPING IRONY: Movement and Memory
Physical activity has long been shown to improve cognitive function, but a new study suggests we may be able to modify our workouts to boost specific types of memory.
The One-Minute Brain Break
Just one minute of movement can refresh your mind and body and turn your day around.
How to Do the TRX Pull-Up
Break free of the pull-up bar and build strength with this alternative upper-body move.
How to Improve Your Pickleball Game
Pickleball requires strength, speed, and agility. Our experts share some tips to improve your game.
Fit + Focused
Break through your fitness plateau and build upper-body strength with this tempo-based workout.
6 Ways to Bring Back Free Play
Kids are so overscheduled these days. Here are some tips to bring unstructured play back into their lives.
How to Create a Home Obstacle Course for Your Kids
Practical tips on how to increase free play in your house.
The After-School Workout
Once the final bell of the school day rings, encourage your kids to get moving and burn off some energy with this 30-minute workout.
How to Play Pickleball
It’s the fastest-growing sport in the country — but do you know how to play pickleball?
The Danze Jam Workout
Move and groove like you’re on the dance floor — and get in a full-body cardio workout — with this 30-minute version of Life Time’s Danze Jam class.
How to Do the Double-Under
Master this heart-pumping jump-rope move to boost your cardio, balance, and coordination.
Oliver Jack’s Success Story
After a near-fatal accident, a promising young golfer finds the support he needs to one day fully return to the game he loves — and pay it forward.
10 Rules for Aging Well
Every second of every day, all of us are aging, and yet we often wait to address — or altogether avoid — age-related concerns about our health until we reach a certain point in our years or our capabilities begin to diminish. Frank Lipman, MD, shares 10 essential factors he’s outlined for aging well, emphasizing that it’s never too late — or too early — to start embracing them, and that it’s not as difficult as you might think.
6 Common Running Mistakes to Avoid
Things to watch out for to prevent hindering your endurance efforts.
The Health Benefits of Sprint-Interval Training (SIT)
All-out sprint intervals can boost your fitness — and transform your body at a cellular level.