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Why Pickleball?
With Ajay Pant
Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in America — but why? Ajay Pant shares the reasons the sport has exploded in popularity and what it is about the game that hooks players of all ages and experience levels once they give it a try.
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6 Night-Hiking Tips
Hiking after dark heightens the senses in wonderful ways. Learn about the thrills and the chills — plus the skills you need to undertake this adventure.
Can Bicycles Help Create a Better World?
We often think of cycling in terms of personal health, but it has many social, economic, and environmental impacts.
The Racquet-Sport Workout (Video)
An off-court routine to improve your range of motion, joint stability, and overall racquet-sport performance.
The Health Benefits of Cycling
Cycling enthusiasts and experts explains the many ways that hopping on a bike, whether indoors or out, can boost your overall health — and just maybe help build a better world.
The Racquet-Sport Workout
This off-court routine will improve your range of motion, joint stability, and overall racquet-sport performance.
3 Moves to Relieve and Prevent Elbow Pain
Tennis elbow doesn’t just affect tennis players. Stay pain-free with these wrist and forearm exercises.
The Big Game Workout
Put your athleticism to the test on game day by performing these body-weight moves each time one of these plays happens.
The Growing Appeal of Pickleball
Life Time members from across the country share their love for this up-and-coming court sport and how it fits into their personal fitness routine.
From Snow to Sun: Personal Insights About Training for the Miami Half Marathon
An honest look at one runner’s destination race training plan — and how she’s preparing to get to the starting line.
How to Stay Fit in Winter
Follow Mother Nature’s rhythms to banish workout boredom, stave off injury, and build your fitness.
Diving for the Win: A Life Time Member Story
Longtime member and veteran Tommy Blake competed in his first-ever swim meet at 81 — and surprised himself with his ability.
Let’s Play Pickleball
This social, all-levels-friendly game is the fastest-growing sport in the country. Here’s what to know if you want to join in.
Stay in the Game
The benefits of playing sports are as true for adults as for kids. Explore the perks, and get tips for finding the game that’s right for you.
The Health Benefits of Cold Conditioning
Cold exposure and conditioning may offer a range of health benefits, from mood stabilization to metabolic improvements.
Trust Your Inner Strength: Caeleb Dressel
The 7-time Olympic gold medalist talks about perseverance and staying focused.
Tips From a Tennis Pro: Why Regular Play Is Essential to Upping Your Game
If you want to be a skilled all-around tennis player, the trick is to focus on more frequent game play and less on lessons alone.
Train Like an Athlete: A Football-Inspired Workout
This full-body workout comprises some of the go-to movements of top players — though you don’t need to be a pro to tackle it on your own.
Developing Elite Athletes: Q&A With DeVentri Jordan
Learn about GameFace Training, Life Time’s newest offering for athletes, from the founder himself.
The True Source of a Runner’s High?
Could endocannabinoids —not endorphins — be the answer?
Expert Answers: What Is Pickleball — And Why Is Everyone Playing It?
A Life Time racquet sport pro shares what you need to know about this booming sport.