Fitness

Exercise: A Promising Factor for Protecting Against COVID

A regular fitness routine may help protect those diagnosed with COVID against hospitalization and even death.

By Molly Tynjala

A man and a woman talking while in a health club setting.

What to Do When You’ve Fallen “Off the Wagon”

We all experience bumps in the road when going after health goals. Here’s how to make sure it remains a bump and not a derailment.

By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT

Attitude/Mindset Metabolism/Weight Loss

Stay in the Game

The benefits of playing sports are as true for adults as for kids. Explore the perks, and get tips for finding the game that’s right for you.

By Emily Ewen

Active Aging Pickleball

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How to Mix Up Your Strength Routine

There's no need to muscle through the same old weight workouts. Personalize your strength routine with these variations on your favorite lifts.

By Sarah Tuff

Equipment-Based Workouts Fitness Tips

A woman looking at a workout video on a phone screen while at home.

Get Flexible: Ideas for Embracing a Hybrid Approach to Fitness

Personal trainers offer tips for integrating both onsite and virtual fitness programming to create a routine that works for you.

By Emily Ewen

Fitness Tips

a man holds the various positions of stepping left, stepping right ab exercise

The Standing Ab Workout

Tired of crunches? These six dynamic moves can build a strong, functional core.

By Andrew Heffernan

At-Home Workouts Equipment-Based Workouts

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5 Fitness Mistakes — and How to Avoid Them

Skipping warm-ups, not having a plan, and other common workout blunders.

By Nicole Radziszewski

Fitness Tips

How to Do Jumping Jacks

Finesse your form on this classic calisthenic move to amp up its cardio benefits. Explore one of its many variations for a playful and dynamic workout.

By Maggie Fazeli Fard

Cardio Fitness Tips

4 Rotational Stretches to Ease Back Tension

Rotate your spine safely — and reduce back tension — with these four stretches.

By Andrew Heffernan

Body-Weight Workouts Fitness Tips

A woman doing a gorilla row with dumbbells.

Try it Out: 6-Move Fit + Focused Workout

Curious what the workouts in the Fit + Focused program are like? Give this sample workout designed to improve your strength and conditioning a go.

By Lindsay Ogden, CPT

At-Home Workouts Equipment-Based Workouts

What to Know About the Life Time Fit + Focused Program

Plus, get to know Coach Lo who designed and will guide you along the six-week plan.

By Molly Kopischke

Attitude/Mindset Membership

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The Health Benefits of Cold Conditioning

Cold exposure and conditioning, including taking ice baths, may offer a range of health benefits, from mood stabilization to metabolic improvements.

By Heidi Wachter

Fitness Tips Pain Relief

Trust Your Inner Strength: Caeleb Dressel

The 7-time Olympic gold medalist talks about perseverance and staying focused.

By Molly Tynjala

Aqua Fitness Attitude/Mindset

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Tips From a Tennis Pro: Why Regular Play Is Essential to Upping Your Game

If you want to be a skilled all-around tennis player, the trick is to focus on more frequent game play and less on lessons alone.

By Callie Fredrickson

Sports & Recreation

Train Like an Athlete: A Football-Inspired Workout

This full-body workout comprises some of the go-to movements of top players — though you don’t need to be a pro to tackle it on your own.

By Molly Kopischke

At-Home Workouts Body-Weight Workouts

A man and a woman in a boxing class at a fitness facility.

5 Fitness Classes for Stress Relief

Whether you prefer to unwind with quiet stillness or release emotion with high-energy movement, there’s a fitness class suited to your stress-management style.

By Molly Kopischke

Group Fitness