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The Hidden Costs of Being a People-Pleaser
Resentment and exhaustion are just two hidden costs of people-pleasing. Discover the deeper toll it can take on your psyche.
2025: A Year of Progress for the Life Time Foundation
How Life Time’s nonprofit made a difference for youth nutrition, youth movement, and a healthy planet — and what they’re planning for the year ahead, as well as how you can get involved.
Stuck in an Awkward Conversation? 11 Tips to Rescue It
A communication expert offers tips for transforming uncomfortable conversations.
How to Recover from “Family Jet Lag”
Expert tips for navigating the fraught dynamics of family gatherings.
Growing in Health: Advice for Kids Transitioning to Tweens and Teens at Life Time
A guide to help kids graduating from the Kids Academy navigate the Life Time club on their own — and discover the new offerings available to them.
Embracing Radical Self-Care
How art educator Christina Chang improved her fitness and renewed her creativity by embracing lessons she learned from a childhood best friend.
All Kids Welcome!
How Life Time’s kids programming is designed to support all abilities, personalities, interests, and needs.
How to Stop Being a People-Pleaser
Learn how to stop putting others’ needs ahead of your own — and how to bring more authenticity to your relationships.
The Blue Zones Habits for Happiness: Insights for Living a Longer, Happier Life
Dan Buettner, discoverer of the Blue Zones, shares learnings we can all apply to live longer, happier lives.
What’s In and What’s Out: Healthy Wedding Planning Edition
An Experience Life senior editor offers tips for staying healthy and true to yourself while preparing for your nuptials.
9 Ways to Keep Kids Busy After School at Life Time
Help your kids stay active and engaged with the many post-school activities available at your athletic country club.
9 Tenets to Build Mental Fitness
Dr. Drew Ramsey presents nine tenets for mental fitness from his book, Healing the Modern Brain, offering insights and actions to help you build habits for the betterment of your mental well-being.
5 Reasons to Keep Your Kids Swimming All Year Long
Learn why swimming is a beneficial activity no matter the season.
9 Ways to Be a Good Parent
Parents often struggle to meet the expectations of their multiple roles. A marriage and career counselor shares strategies to ease the strain.
What to Do With Your Loved One’s Cremains
Coping with loss is hard enough. Deciding how to honor your loved one’s cremains can be equally emotional. Explore these thoughtful options.
Can You Legally Be Buried at Sea?
Yes. Here’s what you need to know to plan your nautical farewell.
5 Signs That It’s Time to Break Up With Your Therapist
Consider the following red flags if you’re on the fence about whether to stick it out with your therapist.
What Is a Natural or Green Burial?
Learn more about this simple, yet meaningful, ancient burial practice.
Going on Vacation With Friends or Family? Here Are 8 Tips to Help You Survive
Going on a friendcation or taking a trip with family? Here are some tips to minimize conflict when vacationing with your loved ones.
19 Can’t-Miss Kids and Family Events at Life Time to Add to Your Summer and Fall Calendar
Discover what’s on the schedule for kids-only and family events taking place July through October at the club.
What Is Human Composting?
Also known as natural organic reduction (NOR), this eco-friendly alternative to traditional burial and cremation processes allows a body to naturally decompose and leave behind a rich compost. Learn more.