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Play/Recreation

A man shooting a basketball, mid-shot.

The Ultimate Basketball Shooter Workout

Improve your shooting percentage with this seven-drill workout.
By Diana Smigielski
Play/RecreationSports & Recreation
boy dribbling a basketball

9 Favorite Basketball Games to Play

Basketball doesn’t always have to be a game of five-on-five. Try these alternative ideas for fun and some friendly competition.
By Diana Smigielski
Family/Parenting/KidsPlay/Recreation
A collage of photos of kids participating in activities at Life Time, including swimming, playing basketball and exercising.

14 Summer-Fun Activities For Kids at Life Time

Your family’s summer entertainment is covered with these ideas for healthy play that can all be done at your athletic country club.
By Molly Kopischke
Family/Parenting/KidsMembership
Kid holding a tennis racket

How to Raise an Athlete

Long-Term Athlete Development is an important method for growing kids’ athletic abilities — and one you’ve probably never heard of.
By Nancy Brenden
Play/RecreationSports & Recreation
One kid about to jump off a diving board into a pool next to two other kids on swim team.

What You Need to Know About Life Time’s Swim Team

How this sport can help transform young swimmers into lifelong athletes — and why it could be a beneficial activity for your kiddos.
By Molly Kopischke
Aqua FitnessFamily/Parenting/Kids
A man and a woman on a run with their dog outside.

7 Ways to Improve Your Health This Fall

Consider these seven steps for making health progress this season.
By Paul Kriegler, RD, CPT
Fitness TipsPlay/Recreation
a family runs on a beach where their car is parked

C’mon, Get Happy! 10 Ways to Find More Happiness in Your Life

10 reasons to celebrate (and ways to get even happier in the process).
By Elizabeth Larsen
Attitude/MindsetHappiness/Joy
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Your Fitness Personality

Find out how personality-typing systems can help you discover activities and regimens you’ll really enjoy. 
By Gina DeMillo Wagner 
Fitness TipsPersonal Development
Kelly Richards wearing a bike helmet.

Riding a Bicycle? Wear a Helmet.

A survivor of traumatic brain injury shares the story of her bike accident and subsequent recover as a cautionary — yet inspiring — tale.
By Kelly Richards
CyclingPlay/Recreation
Kids playing outside throwing a beach ball.

10 Kid’s Activities to Bust Summer Boredom

Summer 2020 may look a little different, but there are plenty of ways to keep your kids active, entertained, and educated at home.
By Emily Ewen
Family/Parenting/KidsPlay/Recreation
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The Power of Play

Why cutting loose is so good for our mental and physical health — and how to do it more often.
By Jessie Sholl
Attitude/MindsetFitness Tips
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6 Ways to Take Your Fitness Outdoors

Amp up your fitness regimen this summer by complementing your indoor routine with a new favorite outdoor activity.
By Sarah Tuff
Body-Weight WorkoutsFitness Tips
A bunch of purple, cream and pink popsicles.

4 Picnic Recipes Perfect for a Holiday Weekend

Enjoy these bright and tasty dishes alfresco — all of which can be made ahead of time for quick grilling or serving.
By Anika Christ, RD, CPT
Cooking & FoodPlay/Recreation
Text that says "superhero party."

Family Activity Night: The Superhero Party!

Have everyone in your family dress up as their favorite superhero and complete these fun crafts and games.
By Callie Fredrickson
Family/Parenting/KidsPlay/Recreation
Drawings of paint and paint brushes.

Family Activity Night: Colorful Spring Crafts and Games

Embrace the joy of this season by trying these fun activities at home.
By Callie Fredrickson
Family/Parenting/KidsPlay/Recreation
Assorted building bricks

Family Activity Night: Super Builder Challenge

Grab some building blocks and try this fun — and competitive — at-home activity for the whole family.
By Callie Fredrickson
Family/Parenting/KidsPlay/Recreation
Horseback riding through the wildflowers in the Grand Teton Mountain range

Happy Trails

Colorado's mountain dude ranches are dandy places to make four-legged friends - and reconnect with your own free spirit.
By Laurel Kallenbach
Play/RecreationTravel
Two chairs with table near the pool

16 Ways to Make the Most of Your Pool Day

Head to Life Time to enjoy the Beach Club experience and pool time summer fun.
By Jill Patton, NBC-HWC
Aqua FitnessFamily/Parenting/Kids
Parent and child gardening together.

16 Family-Friendly Summer Activities

Get excited to make this summer extra fun with these simple, cost effective ideas.
By Molly Kopischke
Home/LivingPlay/Recreation
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4 Ways to Find a Hobby

Try these tips for finding a pastime that's right for you.
By Katherine Reynolds Lewis
Personal DevelopmentPlay/Recreation
A group of four people in a fitness facility with two of them fist bumping.

The Power of Working Out in a Group

Discover how training in a fitness community can improve your performance, keep you accountable, and help you tap into a greater sense of purpose.
By Andrew Heffernan
CommunityFitness Tips
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