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What Is Gravel Cycling, and How Can I Get Started?

Back roads, dust, beautiful scenery, and bicycling joy: a primer on gravel cycling.
By Marco Dregni

5 Ways to Train Like an Athlete

Expert advice on becoming a better athlete through cultivating a better perspective on being a human — and not just a human body.
By Sarah Tuff

The Trials and Tribulations of the Everyday Athlete

We often push our bodies to their limits — and that’s not always a good thing. Here's how to balance athletic pursuits with respect for your body, your mind, and your loved ones.
By Sarah Tuff

How Can a Chiropractor Help Me Reach My Fitness Goals?

A LifeClinic practitioner explains the connections between regular, preventative chiropractic care and fitness progress.
By Emily Ewen

Talks — S6, EP7 / Why Gravel Racing?

Gravel racing has seen an upswing in popularity and participation in recent years —  but why? In this mini episode, Kristi Mohn and Michelle Duffy, who work on the Life Time Athletic Events team, share more about this sport, how it’s different from other types of cycling, and why it’s something more people — from casual riders to professional athletes are taking part in. 

With Kristi Mohn and Michelle Duffy

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.
By Callie Fredrickson

6 Cross-Training Activities to Try

Improve your fitness and performance by cross-training outside your go-to activity.
By Sarah Tuff

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.
By Emily Ewen

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.
By Sarah Tuff

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.
By Emily Ewen

How to Improve Your Pickleball Game

Pickleball requires strength, speed, and agility. Our experts share some tips to improve your game.
By Sarah Tuff

Talks — S5, EP13 / Why GameFace?

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.

With DeVentri Jordan

CHANGING LIVES: Ali Sorour

How choosing fitness helped one man cope with the grief of losing his wife of more than 40 years.
By Jill Patton, NBC-HWC

All in on Pickleball

This sport has captured our founder’s attention — and a lot of his time, too!
By Bahram Akradi

Talks — S5, EP11 / Becoming a Pickleballer

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.

With Ben Johns

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.
By Experience Life Staff

Pickleballer: Ben Johns

At just 23, world-champion pickleball player Ben Johns sees endless potential — for the sport, his pro career, and the future.
By Michael Dregni

How to Take a Risk

Risk is about more than ignoring your fears or your better judgment: Taking intentional, measured risks in your endeavors can help you cultivate courage that serves in other areas of your life.
By Emily Schaldach

Talks — S5, EP7 / Going Beyond the Endzone

NFL legend Larry Fitzgerald joins us to talk about his decision to step away from football on his own terms after 17 seasons, how he intentionally planned for life off the field, some of his most meaningful accomplishments, and the importance of philanthropy, mindset, and his values and beliefs.

With Larry Fitzgerald

Talks — S5, EP2 / Why Pickleball?

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.

With Ajay Pant

6 Night-Hiking Tips

Hiking after dark heightens the senses in wonderful ways. Learn about the the skills you need to undertake this adventure.
By Sarah Tuff
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