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JOY LAB: The 7 Roots of Resilience

By Henry Emmons, MD and Aimee Prasek, PhD
Stay steady through hard times with these seven tips.
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Women at Work: Insights, Wisdom, and Advice

By Callie Fredrickson
Five Life Time Work leaders share their advice for women who are looking to both thrive in their careers and achieve balance.
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Real Presence

By Jamie Martin
Experience Life's editor-in-chief on how to shush your inner taskmaster and invest in self-care.
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The Trials and Tribulations of the Everyday Athlete

By Sarah Tuff
We often push our bodies to their limits — and that’s not always a good thing. Here's how to balance athletic pursuits with respect for your body, your mind, and your loved ones.
Bahram Akradi, the founder, chairman, and CEO of Life Time — Healthy Way of Life.

Pain: A Positive Perspective

By Bahram Akradi
Bahram Akradi, founder, chairman, and CEO of Life Time, shares his thoughts on reframing our perception of pain.
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Strength Train to Build Mental Muscle

With Konnor Fleming, Alpha Master Coach
Season 6, Episode 11   February 22, 2023

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.

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MARCH CHALLENGE:
Avoid Screens at Bedtime

By Experience Life Staff
This month’s One Healthy Habit challenge puts time limits on your tech use for better rest at night — and an easier start the next day.
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How to Use Dating Apps More Mindfully

By Jessie Sholl
Online dating offers a world of potential at your fingertips, but it can also lead to stress and anxiety. Our experts share advice for dating more mindfully.
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Everything You Need to Know About Bodyweight Strength with Coach Kemma

By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT
Learn about this do-anywhere training plan designed to kick-start your love of fitness.
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Planning, Preparation, and Practice: Why Programs Matter for Progress

With Jamie Martin and David Freeman
Season 6, Episode 6   January 31, 2023

A month or so into the New Year, it’s common for people to fall off their goals. Often this isn’t for a lack of want or will, but rather not having the right program in place. Life Time Talks cohosts Jamie Martin and David Freeman share how they’re personally approaching their own aspirations this year, explain the reasons why having a program can be a game-changer, and offer considerations to help you move forward on your own plan. 

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What Is Self-Care, Really?

With Brie Vortherms, MA, LMFT, and Barbara Powell, MA
Season 6, Episode 2   January 3, 2023

“Self-care” is a term that gets tossed around a lot, but what is self-care, really? In this episode, Brie Vortherms, MA, LMFT, and Barbara Powell, MA, of Life Time Mind talk about it in a way that may be new to you — and explain why they think it should be rebranded as “performance recovery.” They share the 12 types of self-care and three categories of ways to integrate it into our lives so we can better support our health and well-being.

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8 Tips to Overcome Fear of Going to the Gym

By Michael Dregni
Anxiety about being judged can lead to a fear of exercising in public settings. Try these tips to increase your confidence — and then celebrate what you can do.
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On Gratitude

By Bahram Akradi
As we start another new year, let’s make a new type of resolution: to express more thanks.
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How to Ask for Help in Times of Need

By Jon Spayde
We all need somebody to lean on, but it’s not always easy to ask for help when we need it. These expert insights offer ideas for overcoming resistance — and knowing what to say.
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How Guided Imagery Can Boost Your Health — and Performance

By Quinton Skinner
Guided imagery can be a powerful support for health recovery, goal realization, and emotional healing. Here's why.
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JOY LAB: The 4 Pillars of a Joyful Life

By Henry Emmons, MD and Aimee Prasek, PhD
Two integrative-health experts offer tips on how to overcome depression and anxiety — and rediscover your joy.
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FEBRUARY CHALLENGE:
Practice Gratitude

By Experience Life Staff
This month’s One Healthy Habit challenge inspires a daily routine to express your appreciation — and boosts your well-being in the process.
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How Awe Can Create a Greater Sense of Happiness

By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl
Psychologist Dacher Keltner on how awe can transform your life.
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STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: Identity Crisis

By Maggie Fazeli Fard
Experience Life's fitness editor talks about the benefits of adopting a fitness identity — and what happens when you lose it.
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4 Strategies to Teach Empathy to Children

By Jill Patton, FMCHC
Use these tips to help instill empathy early on.
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Merry and Mindful: How to Navigate the Holidays — Stressors and All

By Emily Ewen
A Q&A with a Life Time MindCoach on handling the seasonal challenges that arise, reducing stress, and coping with loss and grief.
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