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Strength Training

Woman doing a leg curl with stability ball.

Meet Your Weekly Strength Needs With This Training Plan

A seven-day plan to help you meet the recommendations for healthy muscle-focused movement.
By Callie Fredrickson
Equipment-Based WorkoutsStrength Training
Trainer holding a medicine ball on his shoulder.

Talks — S13, EP14 / On Strength, Cardio, and Becoming a Well-Rounded Athlete: All About HYBRID XT at Life Time With Juan Herrera-Perla

Why combine strength and cardio into one workout? Learn how hybrid training builds real-world capacity, why this approach is resonating with so many people right now, and how Life Time’s newest class format, HYBRID XT, brings it all together.

With Juan Hererra-Perla
CardioEndurance
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6 Exercises to Build Stronger Bones at Every Age

Build bone density and protect against osteoporosis with these expert-backed exercises.
By Lauren Bedosky
Active AgingOsteoporosis
Man laying down on mat.

Mobility vs. Strength: Which One Should I Focus On for Healthy Aging?

You actually need both. Learn how the two work together to allow for easier movement and the ability to keep doing the activities you love.
By Emily Ewen
Active AgingFlexibility & Mobility
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4 Tips to Increase Muscle Mass as an Older Adult

Here's how to gain muscle after 50.
By Nicole Radziszewski
Active AgingStrength Training
man performing a lateral raise

Here’s How to Get the Most Out of Your Lateral Raise

Try these three cues to fine-tune your form.
By Maggie Fazeli Fard
Strength Training
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The 9-Move Cozy Core Circuit

This 15-minute, low-impact core circuit uses diaphragmatic breathing to build strength from the inside out.
By Rachel MacPherson
At-Home WorkoutsBody-Weight Workouts
Trainer holding two dumbbells.

Mix and Match: A 3-Move Upper-Body Workout for Healthy Aging

Resist age-related muscle loss by training your biceps, triceps, and shoulders in a variety of ways.
By Emily Ewen
Active AgingStrength Training
Man with arm on weight lifting lever.

Why Strength Training Matters When You’re On a GLP-1

Lasting results from GLP-1 medications depend on pairing them with habits that preserve muscle, protect metabolism, and support long-term well-being.
By Emily Ewen
General HealthMetabolism/Weight Loss
Woman doing a squat on a power plate.

5 Vibration Plate Exercises for Pelvic Floor Health

How vibration plate training can be used to activate and strengthen your pelvic floor.
By Emily Ewen
Active AgingFitness Tips
goblet squat

3 Expert Cues to Fine-Tune Your Goblet Squat

Make the most of your goblet squat with these three expert form cues — and get more out of every rep.
By Maggie Fazeli Fard
Fitness TipsStrength Training
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A Full-Body Weight-Plate Workout

Get a fun workout in just 20 minutes with a single piece of equipment.
By Andrew Heffernan
Equipment-Based WorkoutsStrength Training
man lifting weights

Dad Strong: A 5-Move Compound Strength Workout

Dads can build functional strength with this total-body workout. Swap your primary movement focus to target specific muscles without losing efficiency.
By Callie Fredrickson
Strength TrainingWorkouts
a man performs a pull up

Dial in Your Pull-Up With These 3 Expert Tips

Struggling with pull-ups? These three cues from a strength coach can help you fine-tune your form and finally nail the movement.
By Maggie Fazeli Fard
Strength Training
a woman performs a squat while holding her baby

What Counts as Strength Training?

From lifting weights to bodyweight moves, here are the different types of strength training — and why building strength matters for long-term health.
By Andrew Heffernan
Fitness TipsStrength Training
woman on chair looking over her shoulder

7 Functional-Fitness Moves to Help You Build Strength for Life

Going from sitting to standing, carrying a heavy bag, walking up and down stairs — we want to be able to do these activities with ease for as long as possible. Perform these exercises to strengthen your body for everyday movements like these and more.
By Tina Nguyen
Active AgingEquipment-Based Workouts
woman doing a fitness competition

Talks — S12, EP27 / Curiosity, Courage, and Connection: Lessons From a Mother-Daughter Hybrid Fitness Competition

Hear about one woman’s experience competing in a hybrid fitness competition with her 82-year-old mother and the lessons she learned from it, including the transformative power of facing challenges at any age.

With Jennifer Walter
CardioFitness Tips
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5 Common Fitness Goals for Spring

A Dynamic Personal Trainer outlines common fitness goals for spring and offers advice for reaching them.
By Emily Ewen
CardioFitness Tips
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Spring Forward: 7 Expert-Inspired Fitness Shifts for the Season

Consider adding these habits to your routine so you’re ready for the warmer months ahead.
By Callie Fredrickson
Fitness TipsStrength Training
woman sitting with trainer

Talks — S12, EP14 / How to Train for 3 Common Fitness Goals With Danny King

Do you have a goal to build strength, reduce body fat, or recomposition your body? Learn why having a goal and a set plan is key to making progress, as well as how to approach your training if you’re hoping to achieve one of these outcomes.

With Danny King, Master Trainer
Fitness TipsMetabolism/Weight Loss
woman performing kettlebell swing

3 Kettlebell Swing Cues to Improve Your Form and Power

These tips can help you improve your form.
By Maggie Fazeli Fard
Strength Training
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