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How to Create a Home Obstacle Course for Your Kids
Practical tips on how to increase free play in your house.
The After-School Workout
Once the final bell of the school day rings, encourage your kids to get moving and burn off some energy with this 30-minute workout.
Are Kids Specializing in Sports Too Early?
Yes, and for most kids, this can be harmful, says our expert. Here's why — and what to do.
10 Back-to-School Survival Tips — for Parents and Kids
Life Time trainers and coaches, who are also parents, give real-life advice for easing kids into the busy fall season.
Want Smarter Children? Teach Them Music
Music can shape stronger neural networks, according to a recent study.
Saved By the Bell: Kristen Bell
Actor, Singer, activist, entrepreneur, and now children’s-book author Kristen Bell wants to save the world — or at least make it a better place for all.
30-Minute Workout for Young Athletes
This workout features multidirectional movements and power development to help kids improve their athletic abilities.
How to Help Kids Thrive Through Physical Activity
Our children face many fitness challenges, including sports specialization, gender issues, excess screen time, and more. Discover how to help kids find meaning, health, and joy through physical activity.
Why GameFace?
With DeVentri Jordan
From a young age, sports offer a way to stay active and learn valuable life skills. For some, they become an ambition as they get older. In this mini episode, DeVentri Jordan, founder and national director of GameFace at Life Time, shares the ways this sports-training program helps people grow in athletics, whether they’re just getting introduced to sports or are aiming to compete at a high level.
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Getting Bigger and Stronger: A Beginner Strength-Training Workout for Teens
This full-body routine offers a great entry point for the growing kids in your life to start building their confidence on the workout floor.
Let the Fun Begin: The Many Ways Kids Can Enjoy Life Time
Whether your kids are taking their first steps or heading to high school, our athletic country clubs offer a range of healthy options for every age, stage, and personality.
Celebrating All the Dads Out There
And one in particular for the cofounder of Life Time’s ARORA program.
All Together Now: The Parent-Child Workout
Have fun with fitness with this body-weight workout built for parents and kids of all ages.
8 Ideas for Intergenerational Fun at Life Time
Discover some entertaining, healthy ways that grandparents can spend quality time with their grandkids at our athletic country clubs.
How to Improve Kids’ Nutrition
Two-thirds of American kids' calories come from processed food. Here's how we can do better.
Strength Times Two
One woman's search for strength leads to her daughter's personal power, too.
How to Get Your Kids in the Kitchen
It’s never too early — or too late — to introduce your kids to the life skills learned in the kitchen.
Adolescents’ Most Common Mental-Health Issues
When is it depression, social anxiety, or substance abuse — and when is it normal "teen angst"?
The State of Our Children’s Health
The pandemic has wreaked havoc on children's health. Here are some takeaways.
A Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Day at the Club
Ideas to keep everyone in the family engaged in healthy fun, whether you choose to spend your time together or alone — or a mix of both.
A Time for Traditions: 7 Life Time Team Members Share Their Favorite Holiday Rituals
Discover a few of the activities and pastimes that make the holidays memorable year after year for our team members.