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Jane Knight’s Success Story
After years of near immobility, a woman gains independence — and much more — when she discovers recumbent cycling.
Your Healthy Way of Life Calendar
Take the long view of the year ahead with this seasonal map of health-supporting reminders.
The Benefits of a Book Club
A bibliophile’s guide to creating — and sustaining — a great reading group.
Stay in the Game
The benefits of playing sports are as true for adults as for kids. Explore the perks, and get tips for finding the game that’s right for you.
Trust Your Inner Strength: Caeleb Dressel
The 7-time Olympic gold medalist talks about perseverance and staying focused.
The Nature Cure
Learn how going outdoors can help ease depression and hypertension and improve resiliency and immunity.
How to Build Community After a Pandemic
In the wake of COVID-19, your community needs you more than ever. Discover new ideas for reconnecting.
Dean Barnard’s Success Story
In recommitting to his faith, family, friends, and fitness, one man rediscovers a long-lost passion and reconnects with his purpose.
Sharpen Your Senses With Comparative Appreciation
Here’s how to elevate your senses, enhance your awareness, and increase your pleasure in living by engaging in comparative appreciation .
STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: Midyear Resolutions
Our fitness editor harnesses the energy of summer to tackle new goals.
Diversifying the Outdoors
Meet athletes, coaches, and advocates who are working to make outdoor activities accessible and welcoming for all.
Wild Heart: Katie Boué
The climber, educator, and outdoor advocate wants us to let go of preconceived notions of what it means to be “outdoorsy.”
Where Did Summer Go?
Few of us get the long, glorious summer breaks that we enjoyed as kids. Here’s how to recapture some of the season’s lost magic — despite your schedule.
The 8-Station Family Fitness Circuit
Take a break and have some active time together with these challenging — but fun — exercises.
STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: Throwing It Back
Our fitness editor reminisces about the VHS tapes that introduced her to at-home fitness.
The Ultimate Basketball Shooter Workout
Improve your shooting percentage with this seven-drill workout.
Our Favorite At-Home Basketball Games
Basketball doesn’t always have to be a game of five-on-five. Try these alternative ideas for fun and some friendly competition.
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.
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.
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.
Your Questions, Answered: How is Life Time Keeping its Pools and Swimmers Safe?
See what we’re doing to maintain clean pools and safe swim programming so you can feel confident bringing your little swimmers to learn and splash.