Relationships

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

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

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

By Callie Fredrickson

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How to Set Clear Boundaries

A renowned trauma therapist and coach explains how to manage your energy without getting swamped by other people — or hardening against them.

By Jane McCampbell Stuart, MA, LMFT, CPCC, RMFT

Coworkers Dating/Marriage

Mia Huynh’s Success Story

While pursuing a dramatic career change, a former nursing student learns how to prioritize herself and her needs.

By Mia Huynh

Aging Parents Relationships

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5 Adventures to Take With Your Dog

Looking for adventurous inspiration? Your pup’s ready to show the way.

By Michael Dregni

Pets Play/Recreation

How to Cope With a Toxic Friend

Maintaining healthy social ties is crucial to our well-being, but some relationships may not be giving you the best energy.

By Jessie Sholl

Friends Healthy Communication

5 Ways to Increase Your Social Connections

How to use gratitude, reciprocity, altruism, choice, and enjoyment to cope with loneliness.

By Mo Perry

Community Friends

Two young boys playing with sports equipment.

When Should I Get My Kids Involved in Sports?

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.

By Emily Ewen

Family/Parenting/Kids Play/Recreation

6 Ways to Bring Back Free Play

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

By Nicole Radziszewski

Family/Parenting/Kids Fitness Tips

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4 Common Body Language Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)

Are your nonverbal cues sending troubling messages to your coworkers? Here's how to get your body language in line.

By Juliet Patterson

Community Coworkers

How to Create a Home Obstacle Course for Your Kids

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

By Nicole Radziszewski

Family/Parenting/Kids Fitness Tips

A father and daughter doing a workout at home together.

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.

By Callie Fredrickson

At-Home Workouts Body-Weight Workouts

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.

By Nicole Radziszewski

Family/Parenting/Kids Play/Recreation

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.

By Emily Ewen

Family/Parenting/Kids Healthy Habits/Goal Setting

Want Smarter Children? Teach Them Music

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

By Michael Dregni

Brain Health Family/Parenting/Kids

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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.

By Claire Connors

Family/Parenting/Kids Sustainability

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.

By Nicole Radziszewski

Family/Parenting/Kids Play/Recreation

Talks — S5, EP15 / Why Dance?

Dance is more than a physically beneficial form of fitness: It evokes happiness, mental relief, and social connection. In this mini episode, Jeimy Bueno Prisby explains why you don’t need to be a “dancer” to enjoy the advantages of moving your body.

With Jeimy Bueno Prisby

Fitness Tips Pilates & Barre

Talks — S5, EP14 / Why Self-Compassion is a Learnable Skill — and One We ALL Need

Self-compassion is a powerful tool for improving our own well-being and our relationships — yet cultural blocks often dissuade us from practicing this skill. In this episode, Kristin Neff, PhD, shares what self-compassion is, the strong, positive ways it can affect us (and others), and how we can start cultivating more of it in our daily lives.

With Kristin Neff, PhD

Attitude/Mindset Community

Talks — S5, EP13 / Why GameFace?

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.

With DeVentri Jordan

Family/Parenting/Kids Sports & Recreation

Four women who are taking part in an active aging fitness class.

Active, Healthy, Social: 5 Benefits of ARORA

A few Life Time members share what they love about the latest programming for active, older adults and how they participate in this growing community.

By Emily Ewen

Active Aging Community

A teen boy doing a squat with dumbbells.

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.

By Callie Fredrickson

Equipment-Based Workouts Family/Parenting/Kids

Relationships

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

How to Set Clear Boundaries

Mia Huynh’s Success Story

5 Adventures to Take With Your Dog

How to Cope With a Toxic Friend

5 Ways to Increase Your Social Connections

When Should I Get My Kids Involved in Sports?

6 Ways to Bring Back Free Play

4 Common Body Language Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)

How to Create a Home Obstacle Course for Your Kids

The After-School Workout

Are Kids Specializing in Sports Too Early?

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

Want Smarter Children? Teach Them Music

Saved By the Bell: Kristen Bell

How to Help Kids Thrive Through Physical Activity

Talks — S5, EP15 / Why Dance?

Talks — S5, EP14 / Why Self-Compassion is a Learnable Skill — and One We ALL Need

Talks — S5, EP13 / Why GameFace?

Active, Healthy, Social: 5 Benefits of ARORA

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

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