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How 5 Life Time Members Transformed Their Lives Through the 60XT Challenge

From weight loss and strength gains to renewed confidence and healthier habits, the 2026 grand-prize winners share what changed for them in 60 days.
By Callie Fredrickson
Fitness TipsHealthy Habits/Goal Setting
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8 Strategies to Help You Cope With Rejection

Rejection is often painful, but it doesn’t have to be paralyzing. A psychotherapist offers strategies for processing and reframing the experience.
By Jon Spayde
Emotional IntelligencePersonal Development
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How to Be a Respectful Visitor to Native Lands

Guidance for being a conscientious visitor when touring Native sites.
By Kate Nelson
Inclusive WellnessSustainability
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Stuck In a Rut? Explore These Tips to Help Break Free

Ideas for embracing novelty when your routine leaves you feeling stuck.
By Jessie Sholl
Attitude/MindsetEmotional Intelligence
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4 Tips for Making the Most of a DIY Retreat

A retreat expert shares her tips to get the most out of a DIY retreat.
By Caroline Sylge
Home/LivingPersonal Care/Beauty
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Anything Can Happen

You can’t control what happens in the future, but you can still trust yourself to handle whatever comes your way.
By Oliver Burkeman
Attitude/MindsetPersonal Development
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The Power of Fitness Rituals

Discover nine embodiment practices you can embrace to help ease workout anxiety and prerace jitters.
By Lauren Bedosky
Fitness TipsHealthy Habits/Goal Setting
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Does the Scalp Have a Microbiome?

Yes — and it plays a surprising role.
By Michael Dregni
General HealthPersonal Care/Beauty
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What Is Narrative-Based Therapy and How Can It Help Healing?

The stories we tell about our illnesses and injuries can shape how we cope with them. Here's how narrative-based therapies can help us create stories that can heal ourselves.
By Jill Patton, NBC-HWC
Attitude/MindsetFunctional/Integrative Medicine
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How to Curate Your Own Retreat

A seasoned retreat expert shares how to create your own refuge for one hour, one day, a weekend, or longer.
By Caroline Sylge
Happiness/JoyHome/Living
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What Is Rejection Sensitivity Dysmorphia?

A therapist explains.
By Alexandra Smith, MA, LPCC
Emotional IntelligenceMindfulness/Meditation
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What’s Your Next Fitness Adventure?

Fitness goals can provide direction and motivation when you’re in a slump. We asked a range of experts for inspiration on how to get moving down a fresh path.
By Nicole Radziszewski
Fitness TipsHealthy Habits/Goal Setting
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How to Take Time Off — Guilt-Free

Many of us feel guilty about time away from work — and overwhelmed by the effort it takes to plan, prep, and pay for vacations. These strategies can help.
By Jon Spayde
Time ManagementWork
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15 Healthy-Living Gift Ideas for Father’s Day

Shopping and planning for your dad just got easier. Honor the influential men in your life with wellness gifts and active experiences that support their health goals.
By Callie Fredrickson
Healthy Habits/Goal SettingMembership
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Sun, Sweat, and Socialize: 4 Must-Attend Summer Events at Life Time

Experience community with these movement-first or social-first events taking place at Life Time.
By Tina Nguyen
FriendsMembership
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What Does It Mean to Decolonize Conservation?

Why today’s conservation efforts require Indigenous wisdom to bridge the gap between Western science and traditional ecological knowledge.
By Kate Nelson
Inclusive WellnessSustainability
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How Air Pollution Damages Cognitive Function

The air you breathe may be harming more than your lungs, according to a recent study.
By Craig Cox
Brain HealthSustainability
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What Healthy Habit Are You Bringing Into Your Summer Routine?

Life Time experts share the healthy-living practices they prioritize during this warmer season.
By Emily Ewen
Healthy Habits/Goal SettingPersonal Development
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A Heart-Coherence Exercise to Calm Strong Emotions

Are you easily hijacked by your emotions? Try this DIY heart-coherence technique to steady them.
By Jane McCampbell Stuart, MA, LMFT, CPCC, RMFT
Emotional IntelligenceMindfulness/Meditation
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The Environmental Consequences of AI

That quick search costs more than you realize. Here's what to know.
By Michael Dregni
Mindful TechnologySustainability
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How to Build a Summer Morning Routine

Aligning your morning routine with the seasons can boost energy, support well-being, and keep you grounded. Try these ideas for the summer and feel the difference.
By Kara Douglass Thom
Healthy Habits/Goal SettingMindfulness/Meditation
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