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How to Increase Your VO2 Score

By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT

And why it’s a marker for you to care about.

A Life Time team member working with a member who's using the InBody scale in the club.

5 Markers For Every Health-Conscious Person to Know

By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT

Regularly testing for and tracking these markers can provide invaluable insights to the course of your health journey.

A spread of meals, including a shake, cuban bowl, and zucchini pad thai.

3 Habits Life Time Dietitians Do on the Regular

By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT

Strategies that help set them up for daily nutritional success.

Danny King

All About Heart-Rate Training: How to Use it to Maximize Your Fitness Efforts

With Danny King, Master Trainer
Season 5, Episode 10

Heart rate can be a powerful tool for building fitness and seeing results from your exercise regimen. Danny King, Master Trainer, shares what to know about heart-rate training, including what it is, how to use it in your workouts, and the ways you can identify the key metrics needed for yourself.

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Two people next to each other on treadmills in a Life Time health club.

Becoming an Effective Fat Burner: How to Build Your Aerobic Base

By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT

The benefits of burning fat efficiently go well beyond aesthetics. Here’s advice for how to do it — and not stress your system.

Paul Kriegler

Why Omega-3s?

With Paul Kriegler, RD, CPT
Season 5, Episode 9

Without sufficient intake of omega-3s, our health can suffer: We might experience more inflammation, our cell signaling may be inhibited, and our cognitive health can take a hit. In this mini episode, Paul Kriegler, RD, explains why omega-3s are so essential and offers advice on how we can support our bodies with optimal amounts of this fatty acid.

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A member doing battle ropes with the assistance of his Life Time personal trainer.

3 Unexpected Traits of a Great Personal Trainer

By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT

Look for these attributes to find a personal trainer unparalleled in the experience they provide and change they elicit.

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Expert Picks for Plant-Based Proteins

By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT

A Life Time dietitian shares her top choices for plant-based protein food sources — and considerations to keep in mind if you’re using them to hit your daily protein targets.

Danny King

Why Cold for Recovery?

With Danny King
Season 5, Episode 6

Cold plunges, cryotherapy, ice baths, cold application — the use of cold therapy for physical and mental gains has risen to popularity of late. In this mini episode, Danny King shares the benefits of cold therapy and tips for getting started if it’s something you’re looking to add to your regimen.

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Three people looking ecstatic as they cross a running race finish line.

3 Tips to Succeed in Your First 5K

By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT

Participating in a running event or race? Consider this expert advice as you begin your training.

A woman looking at her Apple Watch and her phone for heart-rate and activity metics.

3 Unique Ways to Assess Your Heart Health

By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT

These simple-to-conduct assessments can provide valuable insights into the health of your heart — and guidance for your fitness regimen.

Coach Jasmine and two other 540 Fit instructors doing moves from a barre class.

A Barre Fusion Fun Workout

By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT

Try this sample workout from the Life Time 5/40 Fit program to elevate your heart rate and the fun in your fitness regimen. Plus, get tips for workout routine success from the 5/40 Fit coaches.

Thomson training two individuals doing high jumps.

Your “Press Play” Workout Plan: Introducing the 5/40 Fit Program

By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT

Learn about this coaching-team-led video workout program designed to bring fun, variety, and energy to your routine in a way that also drives results.

The Draney family and their personal trainers at Life Time.

A Whole-Family Health Transformation: Meet the Draney’s

By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT

What started with a dad looking to address an injury has led to his wife and two kids also joining in on a journey to become their healthiest, happiest selves together.

Paul Kriegler

Everyday Habits for Building Immunity

With Paul Kriegler, RD, CPT
Season 5, Episode 1

The topic of immunity has gotten a lot of attention because of the pandemic, yet our immune systems always need support so we’re healthy and strong at the metabolic level and prepared to fight off germs, bacteria, and other potentially compromising invaders. Paul Kriegler, RD, CPT, shares the lifestyle habits within our control that can build our immunity, including primary factors to be aware of and what might provide us with the greatest resilience.

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An illustration of a man looking exhausted, hunched over.

Is Adrenal Fatigue a Real  Thing?

By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT

Learn about this energy-depleting hormonal condition.

Becca Rigg lifting a weight in Life Time.

Goal-Setting That Sticks

By Becca Rigg

How-to guidance from a trainer for setting achievable goals. Plus, her top eight tips for lasting success.

Coach Mike Thomson

Get to Know Your Trainers: Meet Mike Thomson

By The Life Time Health Team

Plus, try his favorite workout designed to challenge your power, strength, and endurance.

Nastassia Smith

Why Signature Group Training? With Nastassia Smith

With Nastassia Smith
Season 4, Episode 16

Many people engage with group training programs for the community and accountability — and because, when designed based on science and research, they can offer fitness growth beyond what an individual might otherwise be able to achieve on their own. In this mini episode, Nastassia Smith shares the advantages of Life Time’s signature group training, and offers guidance if you’re considering giving it a try yourself.

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