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Success Stories

Chef Yia Vang smiling

Preserving His Family’s Legacy

How focusing on his health and fitness has helped celebrated chef Yia Vang stay aligned with his life’s mission.
By Tina Nguyen
Member StoriesSuccess Stories
Lindsay Guentzel holding a resistance band behind her head.

Resilience in Motion

Life Time member Lindsay Guentzel is staying committed to her health and wellness while living with an incurable disease.
By Tina Nguyen
Member StoriesSuccess Stories
Bayar Bayarsaikhan doing a squat with dumbbells in a Life Time club.

Life Time in the News: “His Doctor Said He Wouldn’t Make it to 50 Years Old — So He Lost 230 Pounds”

How a doctor’s visit prompted this Life Time member to start a transformational weight-loss journey.
By Life Time Editorial Team
Food AddictionHealthy Habits/Goal Setting
Ryan Frankel with his bike an a photo of his app

No Distractions: Ryan Frankel’s Success Story

One man is inspired to advocate for more attentive driving after being injured in an accident involving a distracted motorist.
By Ryan Frankel
CyclingFitness Tips
Haley Hunter Smith

Biking for Healing

Olympian and 2022 Life Time Grand Prix winner Haley Hunter Smith’s passion for cycling also proved to be an essential tool for managing her mental well-being.
By Callie Fredrickson
CyclingMental Health
Bobby Jessee at Life Time

Bobby Jessee’s Success Story

A man shares how a double-bypass surgery at age 54 inspired him to prioritize his fitness — and how he’s reaping the rewards at 91.
By Experience Life Staff
Active AgingHealthy Aging
Alexey Vermeulen on his bike in the mountains

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
CyclingEndurance
Oliver Jack at a gold course

Oliver Jack’s Success Story

After a near-fatal accident, a promising young golfer finds the support he needs to one day fully return to the game he loves — and pay it forward.
By Oliver Jack
Motivation & InspirationSuccess Stories
Jarron Lucas holds the 60day winner plaque

A Sense of Security: Jarron Lucas’s Success Story

For one man, a childhood dream to serve his community inspired a physical transformation.
By Jarron Lucas
Fitness TipsMember Stories
Ryan Jurgenson

CHANGING LIVES: Ryan Jurgensen

How choosing fitness helped one woman rebuild her resilience.
By Jill Patton, NBC-HWC
Motivation & InspirationSuccess Stories
real people who changed thier lives through health and fitness

Changing Lives

For these eight Life Time members, choosing fitness changed everything.
By Jill Patton, NBC-HWC and Craig Cox
Inclusive WellnessMotivation & Inspiration
Birdie running a race

Birdie Wermy’s Success Story

How a grueling relay started one Indigenous runner on a path toward a healthier, happier life.
By Birdie Wermy
AddictionHealthy Habits/Goal Setting
Juliet and Elena Porras and their Life Time trainer.

Strength Times Two

One woman's search for strength leads to her daughter's personal power, too.
By Jill Patton, NBC-HWC
Family/Parenting/KidsMember Stories
The Draney family and their personal trainers at Life Time.

A Whole-Family Health Transformation: Meet the Draney’s

What started with a dad looking to address an injury has led to his wife and two kids also joining in on a journey to become their healthiest, happiest selves together.
By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT
Member StoriesMotivation & Inspiration
Jane night and her husband on a tandem recumbent bike

Jane Knight’s Success Story

After years of near immobility, a woman gains independence — and much more — when she discovers recumbent cycling.
By Jane Knight
Attitude/MindsetMotivation & Inspiration
Life Time member and 60day winner Dennis R. with his training team of three Life Time team members.

Determined to Overcome: Meet Life Time Member Dennis R.

The recent 60day Challenge winner shares how he used a low point as a catalyst to take hold of his health for the positive — and offers the strategies for success he learned along the way.
By The LTH Nutrition Team
Fitness TipsMember Stories
A collage of three photos of Life Time team member Ryan J.

Pushing Forward and Remaining Resilient: Meet Ryan J.

You might recognize her from her triumphant win over box jumps — but there is so much more to her healthy way of life journey.
By Life Time
Member StoriesSuccess Stories
Side-by-side progress photos of Albert Li

Life Time in the News: “Down 60 Pounds, This Competitor and Dad of Three is Ready for the Houston Marathon”

Over the course of his adult life, Life Time member Albert Li’s motivation for fitness has ebbed and flowed. Learn how his recent successful completion of the 60day Challenge has helped him stay consistent.
By Life Time Editorial Team
Member StoriesMotivation & Inspiration
Life Time trainer Brian McKinney and 60day winner Jane O.

Finding Independence

“My confidence is back, my motivation is just getting started, and I can’t wait to see what I accomplish in the next 60 days.”
By Life Time
Member StoriesSuccess Stories
A before and after photo of Sabrina Osland.

Life Time in the News: “How This Woman Lost More Than 130 Pounds by ‘Habit Stacking’”

How an unexpected event prompted this Life Time member to begin a healthy and sustainable weight-loss journey.
By Life Time Editorial Team
Healthy Habits/Goal SettingMember Stories
Tommy Blake standing in front of a pool at Life Time.

Diving for the Win: A Life Time Member Story

Longtime member and veteran Tommy Blake competed in his first-ever swim meet at 81 — and surprised himself with his ability.
By Callie Fredrickson
Member StoriesMotivation & Inspiration
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