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Strength Train to Build Mental Muscle
Most people think about the impact of strength training on their physique — but sometimes it’s the mental benefits that can offer the greatest gains. Konnor Fleming, Alpha Master Coach, explains the advantages of a well-designed strength program, particularly the connection to mental and emotional health, and how those results can come from Alpha programming.
Why Alpha?
Alpha is a signature group training format at Life Time that’s centered around Olympic-style lifting and metabolic conditioning. But what is the class like? What results does it elicit? And how does it differ from other training programs? In this mini episode, Konnor Fleming, Master Alpha Coach, shares what to know about this format.
How to Do the Halo
Boost your shoulder mobility and challenge your core strength with this two-for-one move. Elevate your routine with one of the several variations available.
Why GTX?
GTX is a signature group training format at Life Time that’s a 50/50 blend of cardio and strength. But what is the class like? What results does it elicit? And how does it differ from other training programs? In this mini episode, Omaur Bliss, GTX Coach, shares those details and more about this format.
Everything You Need to Know About Bodyweight Strength with Coach Kemma
Learn about this do-anywhere training plan designed to kick-start your love of fitness.
How to Do the Arm Bar
Improve shoulder and thoracic-spine mobility with this unilateral move.
How to Use a Foam Roller to Build Strength
Foam rollers aren’t just for recovery. This innovative workout shows how to use the tool to elevate your strength routine.
Split Training: An Upper-Body and Lower-Body Strength Workout
Hone your strength — and optimize your recovery — by splitting your workouts into upper-body and lower-body training days. These two workouts show you how.
Why Strength Training Can Be One of the Fastest Ways to Get Results
Five benefits of this type of exercise effort.
How to Do the TRX Pull-Up
Break free of the pull-up bar and build strength with this alternative upper-body move.
Fit + Focused
Break through your fitness plateau and build upper-body strength with this tempo-based workout.
A Full-Body Partner Strength Circuit
Find a pal and work through this full-body strength circuit together.
How to Do the Curtsy Lunge
Try this twist or it’s variations on this go-to lower-body move to build glute and leg strength, improve hip stability, and challenge your balance.
The Murph Challenge
This challenging workout — 100 pull-ups, 200 pushups, and 300 squats bookended by one-mile runs — is more popular than ever. World-record holder Alec Blenis talks about how to tailor it to your unique skill level.
5 Moves You’ll See in Alpha
Ready to tap into your inner Alpha athlete? Try these staple movements from our strength-building signature group training program.
How to Do the Mountain Climber
This do-anywhere body-weight move combines strength and cardio training with intensity. Explore several fun modifications to add variety to your workout routine.
A 5-Move, Lower-Body Workout for Strength
Go through this base-building routine on your next lower-body day.
Leg Day: A 5-Move, Glute-Focused Workout
Strengthen your glute and leg muscles with this easy-to-follow lower-body workout.
How to Do the Bear Crawl
This functional full-body movement can help strengthen the body and mind at any age.
The Resilience Workout
Try these five moves — half-kneeling press, suspension-trainer one-arm row, goblet squat, glute bridge, and suitcase carry — to build physical, mental, and emotional resilience.
How Exercise Can Help Build Physical — and Mental — Resilience
Learn how exercise can help build a body and mind that can roll with life’s punches — and come back stronger after stress.