Relationships

A Life Time team member holding sports equipment, including a basketball, while talking to younger kids in a gym.

Fun to Be Had: 9 Ways Tweens Can Enjoy Life Time

Too old for kids-specific activities but not quite old enough for adult-only offerings — what’s a tween to do? We have a few ideas.

By Callie Fredrickson

Family/Parenting/Kids Membership

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Ashanti Branch on Creativity, Mental Health, and Real-World Choices

The nonprofit founder and educator talks about how best to invest in kids.

By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl

Family/Parenting/Kids

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How to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month as an Ally

A Latina writer and coach offers ideas for education, advocacy, and community connection.

By Anahi Ortiz-Prieto

Community Personal Development

A bento lunch box packed with chicken, cheese, crackers, grapes, blueberries, tomatoes and carrots.

3 Tips for Packing Lunches the Whole Family Will Love

Plus, easy and nourishing recipes to get you started.

By Andrea Raab

Cooking & Food Family/Parenting/Kids

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Healthy Fun for Younger Ones: All About Kids Classes at Life Time

Curious if any of the options at Life Time might be right for your kiddos? This expert Q&A explains everything that’s available as part of your Junior Membership.

By Callie Fredrickson

Family/Parenting/Kids Membership

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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.

By Katherine Reynolds Lewis

Community Relationships

A Medal-Worthy Swimming Workout

Have a kiddo who gets inspired by the swimming events at the Summer Games? Encourage them to give this water workout a try to channel their inner athlete.

By Callie Fredrickson

Aqua Fitness Family/Parenting/Kids

A group of kids playing basketball at Life Time.

Drills to Improve Your Kids’ Basketball Game

This 30-minute workout is designed for kids of all ages to sharpen their dribbling, shooting, and ball-handling skills.

By Callie Fredrickson

Family/Parenting/Kids Sports & Recreation

Kids Studio SHRED

Music drives this energetic, self-paced class for kids of all fitness levels. Shred through cardio bursts and strength training for the upper body, lower body, and core to help build confidence, strength, and coordination.

By Life Time

At-Home Workouts Family/Parenting/Kids

The Good-Death Movement

Death-positivity can help us reframe the end of life.

By Maggie Fazeli Fard

Aging Parents Healthy Aging

How Can I Encourage My Child to Try a New Activity?

Get inspired to add new kids’ activities to your family’s routine with these tips and best practices.

By Emily Ewen

Family/Parenting/Kids Relationships

The Rise of Animal Assisted Healthcare

"Biotherapy" involves using animals such as dogs, horses, and even worms to help healing.

By Courtney Helgoe

Functional/Integrative Medicine Pets

Two kids doing a yoga movement on mats inside a Life Time club.

17 Ways Kids Can Enjoy Life Time Year-Round

Fall, winter, spring, summer — there are always fun activities and healthy play options for your kids to take part in at our athletic country clubs.

By Callie Fredrickson

Family/Parenting/Kids Membership

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Counting on Community

Psychiatrist and author Nina Vasan, MD, explains how our social connections influence our mental well-being.

By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl

Attitude/Mindset Community

Mother and daughter doing yoga together.

The 5-Sequence Family Yoga Workout

Follow these family-friendly yoga sequences that are designed to challenge the minds and bodies of all ages.

By Lindsay Payne

At-Home Workouts Body-Weight Workouts

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The Emotional Impact of Miscarriage

Coping with the loss of a pregnancy can take a toll on both a person and a relationship. Here's why — and what to do about it.

By Alexandra Smith, MA, LPCC

Dating/Marriage Mental Health

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How to Be an Ally to the LGBTQIA+ Communities

Learn what you can do to support, uplift, and celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community every day — beyond Pride Month.

By Heidi Wachter

Community Healthy Communication

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5 Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth

Whether you are taking a day off to be with community or to learn more as an ally, these ideas can help you better connect to Freedom Day.

By Courtney Lewis Opdahl

Family/Parenting/Kids Inclusive Wellness

Talks — S3, EP12 / Awakening to Your Authentic Self

Do you do things for the image of it or because it feels right to you? Psychologist and best-selling author Dr. Shefali Tsabary explains that people — especially women — are often conditioned to sacrifice authenticity for goodness, putting others before themselves. She breaks down why and how this happens, as well as ways we can pursue a more free and true version of ourselves.

With Dr. Shefali Tsabary, Psychologist and Best-Selling Author

Attitude/Mindset Family/Parenting/Kids