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4 Ways to Add More to Your Fitness Routine
Break through fitness plateaus with these tips for safely and strategically adding more speed, distance, weight, reps, recovery, and nutrition into your fitness routine.
East Meets West
Separated by decades and thousands of miles, a family reunites in Istanbul.
25 Ways to Make Time for Fitness
Too busy to work out? Doubtful. The truth: Finding moments to move is entirely within your grasp.
FMS Screen Test
The Functional Movement Screen assesses seven basic movement patterns to identify tightness and weakness in the body – so you can correct them before they cause major problems.
Bye-Bye, Baby Weight
Celebrity moms make it look effortless, but dropping post-delivery pounds can be challenging. Here’s what to expect, what to do, and how to cope.
How to Do the Renegade Row
Improve your form on this advanced plank move to boost functional abdominal strength and prevent injury.
Fitness Recovery, Defined
Improper recovery can slow your progress. Learn why — and what and how to incorporate for a more effective approach.
Riding a Bicycle? Wear a Helmet.
A survivor of traumatic brain injury shares the story of her bike accident and subsequent recover as a cautionary — yet inspiring — tale.
Tony Hofmann’s Success Story
After rising to the challenge of the Leadville 100, a retired U.S. Army colonel found new purpose in building a team of athletes willing to go the distance for veterans and service members with posttraumatic stress.
The All-In-One Workout
These do-anywhere workouts employ one very basic piece of equipment to build strength, endurance and athleticism — in 15 minutes or less.
4 Ways to Fine-Tune Your Yoga Practice
Reap the physical and mental rewards of this ancient tradition — safely, and at your own pace.
Stepping Out of My Comfort Zone
One woman shares how committing to her health and fitness helped her stay true to herself, discover new passions, and build a strong, supportive community.
Workouts vs. Exercise Programs: Which One Is Right For You?
Approaches to fitness plans may vary, but which route you choose could influence the results you see.
Exercise Can Boost Immunity and May Reduce Risk of COVID-19
New guidelines by the American College of Sports Medicine recommend exercise as a strategy to avoid a severe case of the virus.
How Fitness Affects Metabolism
Learn why practicing fitness can lead to an improved metabolism.
How to Up Your Skateboarding Game
Take your skateboarding skills to a gnarly new level with these pro tips.
Masks and Exercise: What You Need to Know About Working Out Safely and Effectively
The Life Time Training team offers insights, tips, and reminders to help you adjust to mask-wearing during exercise.
12 Quick Preworkout and Postworkout Snacks
Go light before your workout — and try to eat a snack within an hour or two after your workout for recovery.
STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: Start Where You Are
While running with Olympian Carrie Tollefson, our fitness editor rekindles her love of an old pastime.
Why Strength Matters for Weight Loss
Discover the impact strength training can have on your weight-loss efforts — plus how it can benefit other areas of your health.
Adaptive Athlete: A Q&A With Paralympian Joe Delagrave
After a boating accident left him paralyzed at 19, one athlete found his passion in wheelchair rugby — and encouraging others to overcome obstacles.