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Op-Ed: Stay Healthy and Safe
A Life Time master trainer and registered dietitian on why the state of our health deserves more attention. Plus, four ways we can make strides in a healthier direction while respecting the safety guidelines.
STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: What Are You Training For?
Motivation exists on a spectrum. Our fitness editor explains why it’s worth embracing the fluidity.
Is Your Goal Realistic?
Trainer secrets for setting yourself up to make it happen.
How to Up Your Winter-Biking Game
Snow is no longer off-limits for adventurous riders.
The Recovery Zone
You’re willing to push yourself, even when it hurts. But do you know when to back off — and why? If not, it may be time to give your body a break.
Group Training Boot-Camp Workout
Boot-camp-style workouts can help you build strength, burn fat, and connect with a community. Here are some expert tips for getting fit — and avoiding injury.
Uncommon Courage
In this episode, Olympian Mechelle Lewis Freeman shares her story of drive and commitment as she trained for the Olympics — and how she applies those same characteristics to the work she does today. She also offers advice we can all follow around owning our own path, staying true to our core beliefs, overcoming setbacks, and having the uncommon courage to go after what we want.
Turkey Day Tabata
Drop down and get your turkey on with a Turkey Tabata workout. Challenge yourself with six rounds of 20 seconds of exercise followed by 10 seconds of rest.
Hit Your Glide in Cross-Country Skiing
Good form is the key to more efficient — and enjoyable — Nordic skiing. Two Olympians share their secrets.
How Percussive Therapy Can Benefit Your Health
Muscles tight or sore? Stressed? Having trouble sleeping? These devices have risen in popularity as an at-home tool to help provide relief for a variety of symptoms and grievances.
4 Beginner Ways to Use Your Percussive Device
Do you have or are you thinking about getting a Hyperice or other percussive therapy device? Here are four ways we suggest using it.
Get Your Run On
Regardless of your age, speed, geographic location, or economic status, running can be a lifelong sport. Coach Frankie Ruiz, co-founder of the Life Time–Miami Marathon, shares his top tips for training, whether you’re a new runner or getting back into it.
4 Cold-Weather Activities to Boost Fitness
Complement your favorite indoor workout routines with these cold-weather pursuits.
5 Weight-Loss Tips That Have Nothing to Do With Food
A Life Time dietitian and trainer shares the five non-food habits that help drive her clients with a weight-loss goal to success.
How to Do Dead Bug
Develop core stability and cross-body coordination with this challenging move. Discover four variations to add variety and elevate your core routine.
Your Questions, Answered: How is Life Time Keeping its Pools and Swimmers Safe?
See what we’re doing to maintain clean pools and safe swim programming so you can feel confident bringing your little swimmers to learn and splash.
Living With Hope
When her husband was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, one woman made a commitment to make every day they had together meaningful and precious.
Post-Election Stress-Relief Yoga Workout
Feeling the weight of extra stress right now? Try this quick yoga designed to reduce mental stress and anxiety, as well as tension in your shoulders, neck, jaw, and hips.
7 Ways to Improve Your Health This Fall
Consider these seven steps for making health progress this season.
How to Use a Deck of Cards for a Full-Body Workout
A simple deck of cards can help you refresh the most predictable workout routine.