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The Powerful Benefits of Moving Your Body
The benefits of physical activity can be felt in every part of the body, making you stronger, smarter, healthier, happier, and even more gorgeous.
How to Up Your Tennis Game — Without Stepping on the Court
Improve your range of motion, joint stability, and overall performance with this off-court workout.
Workouts to Train Your Body for Outdoor Adventures
Get trail-ready with advice and exercises from our expert trainers to prepare you for hiking, backpacking, paddling, or portaging activities.
How to Train for Your First 5K
This beginner-friendly plan can help you become a 5K runner in just 90 days.
STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: Midyear Resolutions
Our fitness editor harnesses the energy of summer to tackle new goals.
Cullen Jones’s Success Story
A near-death drowning experience inspired this Olympic gold medalist to boost representation and help others learn to swim.
Diversifying the Outdoors
Meet athletes, coaches, and advocates who are working to make outdoor activities accessible and welcoming for all.
Wild Heart: Katie Boué
The climber, educator, and outdoor advocate wants us to let go of preconceived notions of what it means to be “outdoorsy.”
The Ultimate Basketball Shooter Workout
Improve your shooting percentage with this seven-drill workout.
Our Favorite At-Home Basketball Games
Basketball doesn’t always have to be a game of five-on-five. Try these alternative ideas for fun and some friendly competition.
How to Raise an Athlete
Long-Term Athlete Development is an important method for growing kids’ athletic abilities — and one you’ve probably never heard of.
7 Life Lessons of Competitive Swimming
What kids acquire between swim lanes can be used to navigate the waters of life.
Everything You Need to Know About Life Time Swim Lessons
Learn the best time to enroll your child, what you can expect throughout, and how lessons progress as your child advances.
7 Life Lessons From Tennis
Young tennis players learn more than just the rules and strategies of the game. They absorb skills and values for life, too.
Life Time Swim 101
This expert Q&A explains all the swim programs Life Time has to offer, including lessons and activities.
What You Need to Know About Life Time’s Swim Team
How this sport can help transform young swimmers into lifelong athletes — and why it could be a beneficial activity for your kiddos.
Hit the Court: 9 Health Benefits of Tennis
Discover some of the surprising ways this all-ages racquet sport can boost your body and mind.
Uncommon Courage
In this episode, Olympian Mechelle Lewis Freeman shares her story of drive and commitment as she trained for the Olympics — and how she applies those same characteristics to the work she does today. She also offers advice we can all follow around owning our own path, staying true to our core beliefs, overcoming setbacks, and having the uncommon courage to go after what we want.
Hit Your Glide in Cross-Country Skiing
Good form is the key to more efficient — and enjoyable — Nordic skiing. Two Olympians share their secrets.
Get Your Run On
Regardless of your age, speed, geographic location, or economic status, running can be a lifelong sport. Coach Frankie Ruiz, co-founder of the Life Time–Miami Marathon, shares his top tips for training, whether you’re a new runner or getting back into it.
4 Cold-Weather Activities to Boost Fitness
Complement your favorite indoor workout routines with these cold-weather pursuits.