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What Is the Difference Between Low-Impact and Low-Intensity Workouts?
Impact is frequently confused with intensity, but the two are not synonymous. A high-intensity workout can be low impact — and a low-impact workout can be high-intensity.
Is It a Good Idea to Swing Kettlebells Barefoot?
You typically have more stability being barefoot, says our expert, but it’s not for everyone.
7 Things Your Body Is Doing While You Run
When you run, your body is constantly calibrating. Here is just a snapshot of what it’s doing.
How to Improve Your Racquetball Game
Expert advice and drills to enhance your racquetball skills and enjoyment.
Which Group Fitness Class is Right for You?
Whether you’re embarking on a new fitness journey or building onto your routine, there’s a Life Time class (or two!) that can enhance your workout regimen and move you closer to your goals.
Everything You Need to Know About the Life Time 60day
Learn more about this popular, goal-oriented program in our Q&A with a veteran 60day trainer.
Discover the Power Within
“A year ago, if you had told me I could do that, I’d have laughed at you. I just never thought I could do these types of things with my body.”
The Case for Low-Impact Exercise
Low impact doesn’t mean low intensity, low effort, or low reward. Learn how to have fun, stay engaged, and get results without sacrificing your joints.
The Unilateral Workout (Video)
Learn the moves for this unilateral workout — 6 exercises to correct muscle imbalance and offer full-body benefits.
How to Do the Romanian Deadlift
Home in on the hip hinge to reap the glute- and hamstring-building rewards of the RDL.
6 Unilateral Exercises
Embrace unilateral training for full-body benefits.
Kate Mihevc Edwards’ Success Story
When an endurance athlete was diagnosed with a rare genetic heart condition, it forced her to change her entire lifestyle — and offered her the opportunity to really listen to her body.
The Pelvic-Floor Workout (Video)
Learn three exercises to improve pelvic-floor strength for men and women.
3 Pelvic-Floor Exercises
Three moves to improve pelvic-floor strength and prevent dysfunction — for men and women.
The Walk-Strong Workout (Video)
Add these body-weight strength moves to your next walk to energize your workout and challenge your body.
Should I Work Out With Sore Muscles?
Rather than take a few days off, try light-intensity workouts after about 24 hours.
STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: Never Say Never
A one-day, 27-mile through-hike teaches our fitness editor about what it means to push her body and mind beyond perceived limits.
Happy Yogi: 9 Tips for a Great Yoga Practice
A little guidance to help you feel at home in the studio and make the most of your yoga experience at Life Time.
Training With a Twist: The Transverse-Plane Workout
Banish boredom, boost your athleticism, and prevent joint injury with these full-body transverse-plane exercises.
Why Rock-Climbing Can Sharpen Your Mind and Improve Creativity
Climbing does more than simply strengthen your body and help you explore new places.
3 Ankle-Mobility Exercises
Three drills to loosen up your ankles and their kinetic chain.