Recovery

4 Moves to Relieve Tech Neck

Too much screen time can strain your neck. Here's how to fix it.

By Jessica Migala

Talks — S12, EP36 / A Guide to Recovery Tools

Learn why recovery is just as important as exercise, how to recognize signs of underrecovery, and which tools and techniques can support your recovery.

With Danny King, Master Trainer

Recovery

A Dynamic Coach talking to a client while looking at an iPad.

Defining “Dynamic” at Life Time

A closer look at Dynamic Personal Training, Dynamic Nutrition Coaching, and Dynamic Stretch — and how personalized, integrated support sets them apart.

By Tina Nguyen

Flexibility & Mobility Membership

Can Stress Really Affect the Results of My Workouts?

Learn when stress helps your body get stronger — and when it holds you back.

By Tina Nguyen

Fitness Tips Recovery

Talks — S12, EP25 / Train Hard, Recover Harder: Advice for Bouncing Back (Performance & Longevity Series)

Learn lifestyle strategies for supporting your recovery — whether you’re training intensely or coming back from an injury.

With Jim LaValle, RPh, CCN

Active Aging Fitness Tips

5 Ways to Spend a Recovery Day at Life Time

Consider this your invitation to spend a restorative day at your athletic country club.

By Emily Ewen

Membership Recovery

Dynamic stretch specialist stretching a woman's neck

5 Stretches to Combat Winter-Weather Stiffness

Muscles tend to tighten in the colder season.

By Emily Ewen

Flexibility & Mobility Recovery

Talks — S11, EP24 / Sleep and Resiliency: A Guide to This Essential Recovery and Repair Window (Performance & Longevity Series)

Learn about the critical role of sleep for health and longevity, the barriers that might be preventing you from getting enough quality sleep, and practical strategies for sleep improvement.

With Jim LaValle, RPh, CCN

Brain Health Healthy Aging

Expert Answers: How Do I Perform Contrast Therapy for Improved Recovery?

Step-by-step guidance for alternating between hot and cold therapies effectively.

By Sophie Lunda

Recovery

How Can Pre-Workout and Amino Acids Supplements Boost My Exercise Efforts?

Experts offer guidance for incorporating these supplements into your workout nutrition routine.

By Tina Nguyen

Fitness Tips Recovery

4 Tips for Preventing Injuries or Overtraining When You’re New to Fitness

A Dynamic Personal Trainer’s advice for those new or returning to a workout routine to prevent setbacks and achieve long-term success.

By Emily Ewen

Fitness Tips Recovery

What to Eat After a Race

You did it! Now it’s time to recover. Discover how to fuel your body to reduce fatigue, ease soreness, and rebuild for your next challenge.

By Heidi Wachter

Cycling Recovery

6 Pre- and Post-Workout Stretches for Strength Training

A stretch specialist demonstrates how to use targeted stretching to prepare your muscles for and help them recover from a strength-training session.

By Chris Alfaro, CPT

Flexibility & Mobility Recovery

a woman with cancer works with a personal trainer

Guidelines for Exercising During Cancer Treatment

Experts offer guidance on staying active and exercising safely during cancer treatment.

By Nicole Radziszewski

Cancer Recovery

Person lying face down on an Aescape massage table

Ahh, Aescape! Introducing an Advanced Massage Experience

Massage therapy meets robotics and AI to deliver a personalized, accessible experience — now available at select LifeSpa locations.

By Emily Ewen

Personal Care/Beauty Recovery

a collage of Elise Laedtke with her family and playing pickleball

How Pickleball Helped a Woman Rebuild Her Life After a Stroke

Following a stroke at the age of 59, Elise Laedtke found a new sport and community through pickleball.

By Kara Douglass Thom

Active Aging Pickleball

Can Red-Light Therapy Help Fitness Performance and Recovery?

Here are seven common questions about red-light therapy, including its ability to reduce inflammation, aid muscle recovery, and alleviate aches and pains.

By Jessica Migala

Fitness Tips Recovery