Attitude/Mindset
LATEST STORIES
Seeking Awe
The founder and CEO of Life Time on the importance of finding awe.
Finding Strength in Partnership
Working with a coach or personal trainer can boost your fitness efforts and help you make meaningful progress toward your goals. Sometimes, however, we overlook how powerful the partnership can be, including the gains that go beyond physical fitness. In this episode, we hear the firsthand experience of Life Time member Roshini Rajkumar and her coach Brian McKinney, CPT, how they get the most out of their experience working together, and what to look for in your own trainer-client relationship.
Women at Work: Insights, Wisdom, and Advice
Five Life Time Work leaders share their advice for women who are looking to both thrive in their careers and achieve balance.
The Trials and Tribulations of the Everyday Athlete
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.
Pain: A Positive Perspective
Bahram Akradi, founder, chairman, and CEO of Life Time, shares his thoughts on reframing our perception of pain.
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.
Planning, Preparation, and Practice: Why Programs Matter for Progress
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.
What Is Self-Care, Really?
“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.
On Gratitude
As we start another new year, let’s make a new type of resolution: to express more thanks.
How to Ask for Help in Times of Need
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.
ONE HEALTHY HABIT:
Practice Gratitude
This month’s One Healthy Habit challenge inspires a daily routine to express your appreciation — and boosts your well-being in the process.
How Awe Can Create a Greater Sense of Happiness
Psychologist Dacher Keltner on how awe can transform your life.
STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: Identity Crisis
Experience Life‘s fitness editor talks about the benefits of adopting a fitness identity — and what happens when you lose it.
Merry and Mindful: How to Navigate the Holidays — Stressors and All
A Q&A with a Life Time MindCoach on handling the seasonal challenges that arise, reducing stress, and coping with loss and grief.
Finding Motivation
Ideas for tapping into what inspires you — so you can keep moving toward your greatest ambitions.
How Can I Calm My Fear of Flying?
Discover natural solutions to help alleviate this common stress response.
How to Create a Sense of Belonging
Community is more than your immediate neighborhood. Find connection with those who share your values.
STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: Befriending My Body
When body positivity felt out of reach, our fitness editor discovered that gratitude could help bridge the gap between self-loathing and self-acceptance.
Principal Views: Misty Copeland
Trailblazing dancer and new mom Misty Copeland shares her perspectives on mentoring, activism, and resilience as she prepares for a return to the stage after a three-year hiatus.
Meditations for Your Moods
Feeling stressed? Angry? Nervous? Learn how to select a meditation that can help relieve various emotional states.
STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: From Mean Girl to Cheerleader
Our fitness editor talks about how to stop using negative self-talk to push through workouts without compromising her fitness.