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Talks — S12, EP22 / Why “Retreating” Is Essential for Our Physical and Mental Health

Learn why “retreating,” or stepping back from our usual routines and distractions, can be a profound way to reconnect with ourselves.

With Caroline Sylge

Talks — S12, EP8 / The Life-Changing Power of Mindful Movement

Learn how moving with intentionality and purpose can affect both the day-to-day and long-term trajectory of our lives in powerful ways.

With Kenny Ferrer

Talks — S12, EP4 / How to Change Behaviors, Plus the Rule of 17 Seconds

Learn about the intricacies of behavior change and the concept of the “17 seconds rule.”

With Jessie Syfko

Talks — S12, EP3 / Reflect and Apply: Entering the New Year With Intention

In this episode, our cohosts offer an honest reflection about the strides they made toward their health goals last year, as well as share what they’re focusing on in 2026.

With Jamie Martin and David Freeman

Stronger Every Day: Peg Burgess’s Strength Story

A Life Time member — with the support and guidance of a Dynamic Personal Trainer — commits to building the physical and mental resilience she needed to endure the challenges of cancer treatment.
By Andrew Ellingson

Talks — S8, EP11 / Harnessing Choice and Change to Live a Magnetic Life

In her book, You Are a Magnet, author and life coach Amber Lyon makes the case that our ability to choose and change creates opportunities for each of us to live a more satisfying, meaningful, and joyful life in the here and now — but we have to do so consciously and intentionally.

With Author Amber Lyon

5 Life Time Experts Share Their Healthy-Living Goals

Plus, the daily habits they prioritize to ensure they achieve them.
By Callie Fredrickson

Talks — S7, EP1 / Be Your Own Best Health Advocate

A Lyme disease diagnosis and accompanying body-wide pain and debilitating fatigue led Ryan Sutter — firefighter, endurance athlete, and Bachelorette alum — to take action to find answers, treatment options, and a path toward wellness. In this episode, Sutter shares his health journey, as well as advice for pushing through challenge, fighting health obstacles, and advocating for your well-being.

With Ryan Sutter

Life Time in the News: “His Doctor Said He Wouldn’t Make it to 50 Years Old — So He Lost 230 Pounds”

How a doctor’s visit prompted this Life Time member to start a transformational weight-loss journey.
By Life Time Editorial Team

Talks — S6, EP17 / 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.

With Brian McKinney, CPT, and Roshini Rajkumar

Spring Awakening

Our fitness editor on being patient with yourself in your fitness journey.
By Maggie Fazeli Fard

13 Ways to Combat the Winter Blues at Work

Learn why we experience a lull in the winter months and how we can set ourselves up for success.
By Callie Fredrickson

Talks — S6, EP1 / Why Dynamic Personal Training?

Dynamic Personal Training is Life Time’s unique philosophy around a fully engaged approach to training — but what is it exactly? And how is it different from other one-on-one training programs? Anna Taylor, CPT, explains Dynamic Personal Training and the unique experience — and elevated results — it delivers to members.

With Anna Taylor, CPT

Pedaling for Meaning: One Athlete’s Pursuit to Bring More Riders to the Trail

Professional cyclist Alexey Vermeulen’s latest endeavor bridges the gap between new riders and big cycle events.
By Callie Fredrickson

Oliver Jack’s Success Story

After a near-fatal accident, a promising young golfer finds the support he needs to one day fully return to the game he loves — and pay it forward.
By Oliver Jack

CHANGING LIVES: Ryan Jurgensen

How choosing fitness helped one woman rebuild her resilience.
By Jill Patton, NBC-HWC

CHANGING LIVES: Ken Zylstra

Reflections on trail life, perseverance, and gratitude.
By Jill Patton, NBC-HWC

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

CHANGING LIVES: Ali Sorour

How choosing fitness helped one man cope with the grief of losing his wife of more than 40 years.
By Jill Patton, NBC-HWC

Changing Lives

For these eight Life Time members, choosing fitness changed everything.
By Jill Patton, NBC-HWC and Craig Cox

Birdie Wermy’s Success Story

How a grueling relay started one Indigenous runner on a path toward a healthier, happier life.
By Birdie Wermy
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