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A young girl playing pickleball outside at a Life Time court.

Pickleball Is for Kids, Too! How to Get Them Started

By Callie Fredrickson

Tips from a pickleball expert on introducing your youngsters to this growing sport.

Two young boys playing with sports equipment.

When Should I Get My Kids Involved in Sports?

By Emily Ewen

An expert Q&A on the benefits of sports for kids, how to get them started, and how to keep them engaged as they grow.

kids exploring

6 Ways to Bring Back Free Play

By Nicole Radziszewski

Kids are so overscheduled these days. Here are some tips to bring unstructured play back into their lives.

How to Create a Home Obstacle Course for Your Kids

How to Create a Home Obstacle Course for Your Kids

By Nicole Radziszewski

Practical tips on how to increase free play in your house.

A father and daughter doing a workout at home together.

The After-School Workout

By Callie Fredrickson

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.

kids biking

Are Kids Specializing in Sports Too Early?

By Nicole Radziszewski

Yes, and for most kids, this can be harmful, says our expert. Here’s why — and what to do.

Kids walking onto a school bus

10 Back-to-School Survival Tips — for Parents and Kids

By Emily Ewen

Life Time trainers and coaches, who are also parents, give real-life advice for easing kids into the busy fall season.

a young girl plays the piano

Want Smarter Children? Teach Them Music

By Michael Dregni

Music can shape stronger neural networks, according to a recent study.

Kristen Bell and Experience Life magazine

Saved By the Bell: Kristen Bell

By Claire Connors

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.

kids playing on a jungle gym

How to Help Kids Thrive Through Physical Activity

By Nicole Radziszewski

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.

DeVentri Jordan

Why GameFace?

With DeVentri Jordan
Season 5, Episode 13

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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A teen boy doing a squat with dumbbells.

Getting Bigger and Stronger: A Beginner Strength-Training Workout for Teens

By Callie Fredrickson

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.

kids from infant age to teenage

Let the Fun Begin: The Many Ways Kids Can Enjoy Life Time

By Callie Fredrickson

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.

A father, mother and daughter smiling while bike riding together outside.

Celebrating All the Dads Out There

By Renée Main

And one in particular for the cofounder of Life Time’s ARORA program.

Jamaal Sanderson holding his two kids who are flexing their arms.

All Together Now: The Parent-Child Workout

By Molly Kopischke

Have fun with fitness with this body-weight workout built for parents and kids of all ages.

A grandparent and child swimming in the pool together.

8 Ideas for Intergenerational Fun at Life Time

By Callie Fredrickson

Discover some entertaining, healthy ways that grandparents can spend quality time with their grandkids at our athletic country clubs.

a healthy lunch

How to Improve Kids’ Nutrition

By Michael Dregni

Two-thirds of American kids’ calories come from processed food. Here’s how we can do better.

Juliet and Elena Porras and their Life Time trainer.

Strength Times Two

By Jill Patton, NBC-HWC

One woman’s search for strength leads to her daughter’s personal power, too.

kids wearing chefs hats while cooking

How to Get Your Kids in the Kitchen

By Jill Patton, NBC-HWC

It’s never too early — or too late — to introduce your kids to the life skills learned in the kitchen.

a young girl sits in her room with her arms around her knees

Adolescents’ Most Common Mental-Health Issues

By Alexandra Smith, MA, LPCC

When is it depression, social anxiety, or substance abuse — and when is it normal “teen angst”?

a young girl points to a smiling emojii

The State of Our Children’s Health

By Michael Dregni

The pandemic has wreaked havoc on children’s health. Here are some takeaways.

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