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Member Stories

Paul Matthies lifting a kettlebell

Taking a Chance on Health

Life Time member Paul Matthies discovered community, hope, and health — one 60day at a time.  
By Life Time and HOKA
Member Stories
Jennifer MacDougall holding a kettlebell

A Daily Commitment: Fitness Tips with Jennifer MacDougall

One member shares six practical tips for maintaining a consistent and healthy lifestyle.
By Callie Fredrickson
Fitness TipsMember Stories
Life Time trainer Brian McKinney and 60day winner Jane O.

Finding Independence

“My confidence is back, my motivation is just getting started, and I can’t wait to see what I accomplish in the next 60 days.”
By Life Time
Member StoriesSuccess Stories
A before and after photo of Sabrina Osland.

Life Time in the News: “How This Woman Lost More Than 130 Pounds by ‘Habit Stacking’”

How an unexpected event prompted this Life Time member to begin a healthy and sustainable weight-loss journey.
By Life Time Editorial Team
Healthy Habits/Goal SettingMember Stories
Edna Mason and Zak Stephenson

Bound and Determined

Life Time member Edna Mason shares how a renewed commitment and consistent habits have shaped her ongoing journey to improved health.
By Life Time and HOKA
Member Stories
Tommy Blake standing in front of a pool at Life Time.

Diving for the Win: A Life Time Member Story

Longtime member and veteran Tommy Blake competed in his first-ever swim meet at 81 — and surprised himself with his ability.
By Callie Fredrickson
Member StoriesMotivation & Inspiration
a composite of Larry Pravblek at Life Time and with his family

Larry Prablek’s Success Story

After a frightening bout with COVID-19, an ER doctor recommits to his fitness routine.
By Larry Prablek
Covid-19Fitness Tips
Katia Smirnov holding a glass

Raising the Bar: Katia Smirnov’s Success Story

When one woman began investigating ingredients in her food, she found preservatives, chemicals, and hormones she wasn’t expecting. Her decision to prioritize organic whole foods improved her mood, weight, and overall well-being.
By Katia Smirnov
Member StoriesPersonal Development
Kym Jolstad sits outside, smiling, while enjoying a cup of coffee

Cup of Hope

Longtime Life Time Performer Kym Jolstad has dedicated her life to helping others pursue health. Now she’s selling artisan coffee to fund research that gives hope to those facing a devastating disease.
By Life Time and HOKA
Member Stories
Yuki Tenoh performs a lunge in a fitness studio

Resilient at Heart

Life Time member Yuki Tenoh endured a traumatic childhood, but her inner strength and self-awareness have led her to a place of well-being and peace.
By Life Time and HOKA
Member Stories
Racquel W runs on a road with trees in the background

Tried and True

Life Time Team Member Racquel W., shares the key factors that have helped her navigate life’s unexpected obstacles with patience and grace.
By Life Time and HOKA
Member Stories
day finalists at Life Time Pickerington.

Creating Positive Change: What’s Your Why?

Four Life Time members and 60day Challenge finalists share the lessons they learned using the program to transform their physical, mental, and emotional health.
By Life Time and HOKA
Member Stories
Marnie Rich

Leading by Example

Performer Marnie Rich on how staying connected and working together can create positive, meaningful change.
By Life Time and HOKA
Member Stories
Lindsay Byrd in a Life Time club.

Moving for Mental Health

How maintaining a consistent fitness and movement routine has helped improve Life Time member Lindsay Byrd’s physical and mental well-being.
By Life Time and HOKA
Member StoriesMental Health
Josh Neal in front of a Life Time club sign.

A Matter of Mindset

A Life Time team member knows that when it comes to the pursuit of health and well-being, what’s going on in our heads can make all the difference.
By Life Time and HOKA
Attitude/MindsetMember Stories
Michael and Marisa Pender embracing each other on a rock in front of a body of water.

Meet the Penders: A Q&A With Two Life Time Members

Soon-to-be parents Michael and Marisa Pender share a few of the factors that drive their fitness routines, plus why health and wellness is a core value for their growing family.
By Life Time and HOKA
Member StoriesMembership
Nancy Mora lifting a barbell inside a Life Time club.

Life Time in the News: “Woman Credits Her Fitness Transformation for Her Ability to Battle COVID”

For the past two years, Life Time member Nancy Mora has been working toward improved nutrition and fitness habits. She says it’s those efforts that helped her fully recover from COVID-19.
By Life Time Editorial Team
Member StoriesSpecific Health Conditions
a close up of a man cutting a lime, onions and tomato

How This Member Used a Detox to Reset Eating Habits

For this Life Time member, the key to making long-term, healthier nutrition choices was using a focused plan as the catalyst.
By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT
DetoxHealthy Habits/Goal Setting
A collage of three images: a man's legs running on a treadmill, a barbell, and a plate of salmon, brown rice and broccoli.

How 4 Members Achieved Health Results in 2020

Advice from Life Time members who used the 60day Challenge to make positive progress to their health in a challenging year.
By Anika Christ, RD, CPT
Member StoriesMembership
A male Life Time member inside the club.

In This Together

Life Time members reflect on the need for community and health — and why they feel confident being back at the club despite challenging times.
By Life Time
Member Stories
Life Time members Larry and Barb Foster.

Growing Older Healthy, Happy, and Together

"There’s not a thing I would change. My life is great."
By Life Time
Member Stories
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