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Biking for Healing
Olympian and 2022 Life Time Grand Prix winner Haley Hunter Smith’s passion for cycling also proved to be an essential tool for managing her mental well-being.
Healthy Aging and Travel: How to Prioritize Your Well-Being on the Go
Tips from an ARORA-certified trainer on maintaining strength, mobility, and endurance to make your long-term travel goals a reality.
Pedaling for Meaning: One Athlete’s Pursuit to Bring More Riders to the Trail
Professional cyclist Alexey Vermeulen’s latest endeavor bridges the gap between new riders and big cycle events.
Survey Says: Parents Want More Active Time For — and With — Their Kids
A recent poll shows that nearly four in five parents enjoy catching up with their family while doing a physical activity together, among other findings.
6 Cross-Training Activities to Try
Improve your fitness and performance by cross-training outside your go-to activity.
Pickleball Is for Kids, Too! How to Get Them Started
Tips from a pickleball expert on introducing your youngsters to this growing sport.
The Power of a Positive Coach
A Q&A with a Life Time Swim coach and swim-team members on the importance of leadership, building community, and instilling lifelong passion for young athletes.
6 Cone Drills to Improve Your Pickleball Game
Staying light on your feet is essential to playing pickleball. Professional pickleball player Catherine Parenteau offers these six cone-drill exercises to help you cover the court.
Choose Your Race: A Guide to Life Time’s 2023 Athletic Events
Get a sneak peek at the premiere lineup of athletic events in the coming year — and decide which one you’re ready to take on.
When Should I Get My Kids Involved in Sports?
An expert Q&A on the benefits of sports for kids, how to get them started, and how to keep them engaged as they grow.
How to Improve Your Pickleball Game
Pickleball requires strength, speed, and agility. Our experts share some tips to improve your game.
How to Play Pickleball
It’s the fastest-growing sport in the country — but do you know how to play pickleball?
6 Common Running Mistakes to Avoid
Things to watch out for to prevent hindering your endurance efforts.
30-Minute Workout for Young Athletes
This workout features multidirectional movements and power development to help kids improve their athletic abilities.
Why GameFace?
With DeVentri Jordan
From a young age, sports offer a way to stay active and learn valuable life skills. For some, they become an ambition as they get older. In this mini episode, DeVentri Jordan, founder and national director of GameFace at Life Time, shares the ways this sports-training program helps people grow in athletics, whether they’re just getting introduced to sports or are aiming to compete at a high level.
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CHANGING LIVES: Ali Sorour
How choosing fitness helped one man cope with the grief of losing his wife of more than 40 years.
All in on Pickleball
This sport has captured our founder’s attention — and a lot of his time, too!
Becoming a Pickleballer
With Ben Johns
Ben Johns is one of the top-ranked pickleball players worldwide, and at just 23, he has been labeled the “the present (and future) of pickleball.” In this episode, he joins us to talk about this inclusive and increasingly popular sport, including how he went from playing for fun to playing pro, what he thinks makes him a good player, and why the sport is so appealing for so many of us.
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Behind the Scenes Ben Johns (Video)
Go behind the scenes at our cover shoot with top-ranked pickleball pro Ben Johns as he talks about the joys of pickleball.
Pickleballer: Ben Johns
At just 23, world-champion pickleball player Ben Johns sees endless potential — for the sport, his pro career, and the future.
Camping Essentials
Planning a camping trip this summer? Check out our guide, which includes suggestions on how to build a fire, the best campfire cuisine, how to safely camp alone, and more.