Get the latest content and program updates via The Insider from Life Time.
Sports/Recreation
LATEST STORIES
LIFE, UNEDITED: The Spirit of the Game
Lessons on the joy of sports — and life — from ultimate Frisbee.
Lap-Swimming Etiquette
Don’t let a crowded pool keep you from regular workouts. Here are six rules to know before you dive in.
How to Fix a Flat Bike Tire
Don't let your fear of a flat deflate your cycling plans. This quick tutorial will help you get back on the road again in no time.
Yoga for Athletes (Video)
Learn how to perform these six yoga poses, aimed at enhancing your running, strength training, basketball, cycling, tennis, and swimming game.
4 Reasons to Hop on a Bicycle
Bikes mean big business — and huge health benefits — according to a first-of-its-kind study.
Lessons on Aging From a Record-Setting 105-Year-Old French Bicyclist
Robert Marchand, who recently set a new record for centenarians, appears to be getting fitter as he ages.
Behind the Scenes With Anthony Robles (Video)
Go behind the scenes at our cover shoot with All-American wrestler Anthony Robles as he shares how he's persevered over hardship to find success in sport — and in life.
LIFE, UNEDITED: Yellow Jersey
Greg LeMond remains the only American to have won the Tour de France, as a wonderful new book details.
LIFE, UNEDITED: Dance Dance Revolution
How Zumba gets me back on my feet.
How Girls Benefit From Sports
Research shows that playing organized sports offers young girls a better shot at a healthy, successful future.
The Workout: Self-Defense Strength (Video)
Build confidence, strength, and power with this self-defense-inspired workout, developed by Krav Maga experts Jarrett Arthur and Jennie Trower.
LIFE, UNEDITED: Overcoming Gymtimidation
Anxiety about being judged in the gym can lead to a fear of working out at all. Rejoice instead in what you can do.
Be Quick — But Don’t Hurry
A former player on Coach John Wooden’s legendary basketball team offers sage advice on what it takes to succeed, on and off the court.
LIFE, UNEDITED: My Intuitive Running Experiment
Our fitness editor describes what it feels like to train for a big race without a training plan.
LIFE, UNEDITED: Girls (on the Run) Run the World
Fitness editor Maggie Fazeli Fard shares her volunteering experience, and insights from young women on building inner and outer strength.
How Exercise Decreases Inflammation
We know food can make a difference in lowering chronic inflammation, but regular activity also plays an important role. Here are some helpful tips on how to make exercise work for you.
Going for Gold: Q&A With Mallory Weggemann
One young swimmer shares her thoughts on the value of resiliency and community as she races toward the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.
How Fun Fosters Fitness
Incorporating play can make your workout more effective, inspiring, and fun - just like when you were a kid.
The Workout: Spiral Power Qigong
This grounding qigong routine trains your body to move as an integrated unit — increasing mobility, enhancing mental focus, and building strength.
The Workout: Spiral Power Qigong (Video)
Qigong teacher John Du Cane demonstrates the practice to increase mobility and build inner and outer strength.
Classic Sports With a Twist
These fresh takes on three popular sports will get you outside, moving your body, building community, and feeling like a kid again.