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Live, Work, Play: Bringing a Healthy Way of Life In to All of Your Spaces
Our wants and needs in our work and home environments have changed, with many of us prioritizing health-supportive features now more than ever. In this episode, James O’Reilly, president of Life Time Work, and Eric Padget, senior director of real estate for Life Time Living, share how health can be better integrated into spaces and how Life Time has responded to this desire with the offerings of Life Time Work coworking spaces and Life Time Living apartment homes, respectively.
5 Benefits of Summer Camp
Summer camps provide more than just nonstop fun: Kids can also gain new skills and knowledge that last well beyond summer’s end.
Treatment Guidelines for Childhood Obesity Met With Concerns
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently updated their guidelines to recommend earlier and more aggressive treatment options — including bariatric surgery and pharmaceuticals — for children identified as obese,. However, some experts are concerned. Here’s why.
How to Help Kids Manage Stress
Mental health experts offer tips for spotting signs of stress in children, along with healthy ways to help them cope. Plus, discover three mindfulness exercises for the whole family.
In It Together: 3 Life Skills Kids Can Gain From Group Activities
Exposing children to group environments provides opportunities for lifelong learning and growth.
How to Help Kids Navigate Online Dieting Advice
While it’s hard enough for adults to resist the allure of online diet advice, the challenges for kids can be even greater. These experts offer thoughts for talking to your children about what they’re seeing on social media.
Food, People, Community: A Q&A With Chef Yia Vang
Union Hmong Kitchen chef Yia Vang has been featured in Bon Appetit and competed on The Iron Chef, but his passion lies in using food to foster relationships and community.
How to Make the Most of Parents Night Out at Life Time
Meet a few moms and dads who are loving this membership benefit.
How Can I Help My Child Understand and Manage Their Emotions?
Here are five steps to help teach emotional literacy to your kids.
How to Say Goodbye to a Pet
Here are some expert tips to help you make the most of the remaining days with your beloved pet.
How to Establish Healthy Boundaries With Grandparents
Supportive grandparents can be a godsend for you and your kids — but disagreements about parenting may create tension. Setting healthy boundaries can help you find a balance.
The Hidden Costs of Family Caregiving
Here’s a closer look at the financial and emotional costs of providing care for your loved ones.
How to Care for An Aging Pet
Animal friends are good for our health — but caring for senior pets comes with challenges. Experts share tips for supporting your best pals through their golden years.
Finding Strength in Partnership
Working with a coach or personal trainer can boost your fitness efforts and help you make meaningful progress toward your goals. Sometimes, however, we overlook how powerful the partnership can be, including the gains that go beyond physical fitness. In this episode, we hear the firsthand experience of Life Time member Roshini Rajkumar and her coach Brian McKinney, CPT, how they get the most out of their experience working together, and what to look for in your own trainer-client relationship.
Empty Nest, New Beginnings: Lisa Samalonis’s Success Story
A single mother whose life revolved around her kids finds inner peace and community at her local health club.
What to Do When Someone You’re Dating Ghosts You
Getting ghosted can be upsetting, even for the most resilient of people. Try these simple strategies to move on.
Women at Work: Insights, Wisdom, and Advice
Five Life Time Work leaders share their advice for women who are looking to both thrive in their careers and achieve balance.
7 Simple Ways to Improve Social Connection
Our screens often keep us from fully engaging with the people right in front of us. Discover several strategies to show that you’re present.
7 Ways to Be a Great Workout Partner
Support each other’s fitness goals and make the most of your time together.
How to Use Dating Apps More Mindfully
Online dating offers a world of potential at your fingertips, but it can also lead to stress and anxiety. Our experts share advice for dating more mindfully.
How to Talk With Kids About Climate Change
Kids are vulnerable to climate anxiety. Here’s how to talk to them about what climate change might mean for their lives.