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How Coach Hayley Akradi Hits Her Daily Protein Goals

The creator of the Body Blueprint strength program shares her strategies for getting enough protein to support her health and training efforts while also maintaining a nourishing, anti-inflammatory approach to eating.

By Hayley Akradi

Nutrition Tips Supplements

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Talks — S11, EP9 / All About the Body Blueprint

Get an inside look at Coach Hayley Akradi’s approach to fitness training and how it’s influenced the eight-week Body Blueprint digital program, available for anyone who’s aiming to build strength and hypertrophy.

With Hayley Akradi, CPT

Strength Training

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Coach Hayley Akradi’s Sleep Secrets for Better Health and Performance

The trainer and creator of the Body Blueprint strength program offers her expert tips for getting the quality sleep that’s needed for sustainable progress.

By Hayley Akradi

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Can Pilates Help Alleviate Low Back Pain?

A Pilates expert outlines the benefits of this exercise modality for reducing low back pain.

By Katie Wahowske

Pilates & Barre

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6 Personal-Trainer Tips for Using the Workout Floor

Top reminders for using this space in the club effectively.

By Emily Ewen

Fitness Tips Membership

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5 Hamstring Exercises for Runners

A certified running coach explains why hamstring strength matters for performance and injury prevention and demonstrates five exercises to add to your routine.

By Emily Ewen

Fitness Tips Running

Talks — S10, EP16 / What’s Really in an Effective Strength-Training Plan?

Learn the movement patterns and other variables that form the backbone of a well-rounded and productive strength regimen.

With Jeff Rosga, CPT

Fitness Tips Strength Training

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Talks — S10, EP13 / Amp Up Your Sports Performance

Learn why an outside-of-practice-and-play training plan can help you perform well in your sport of choice — and function at your best outside of it.

With Danny King, Master Trainer

Fitness Tips Pickleball

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4 Tips for Preventing Injuries or Overtraining When You’re New to Fitness

A Dynamic Personal Trainer’s advice for those new or returning to a workout routine to prevent setbacks and achieve long-term success.

By Emily Ewen

Fitness Tips Recovery

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6 Pre- and Post-Workout Stretches for Strength Training

A stretch specialist demonstrates how to use targeted stretching to prepare your muscles for and help them recover from a strength-training session.

By Chris Alfaro, CPT

Flexibility & Mobility Recovery

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6 Exercises to Add Power and Speed to Your Golf Swing

Add distance throughout the bag to achieve better scoring opportunities.

By Emily Ewen

Sports & Recreation

Talks — S10, EP9 / Breaking Down Weight-Loss Barriers

A roadmap of habits for support your efforts for body-composition change.

With Anika Christ, RD, CPT

Fitness Tips Metabolism/Weight Loss

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What Does My Resting Heart Rate Tell Me About My Health and Fitness?

Delve into what this measurement means for your heart health and exercise goals.

By Emily Ewen

Fitness Tips Heart & Cardiovascular Health

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Step It Up: How the Stairs Can Elevate Your Walking Game

Plus, get a stair stepper workout to add to your routine.

By Keri Anderson, CPT

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6 Unique Stretches to Add to Your Recovery Routine

Improve your flexibility and mobility by mixing these stretches into your post-workout rotation.

By Emily Ewen

Flexibility & Mobility

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How to Use 3 Popular Recovery Tools at Life Time

Expert guidance for using three popular devices found in the recovery area at your athletic country club.

By Emily Ewen

Membership Recovery

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4 Life Time Trainers Share Their Favorite Machine on the Workout Floor

Plus, they demonstrate how to use their most-loved equipment at the club.

By Emily Ewen

Fitness Tips Strength Training

Foundation, Transformation, Mastery: A Three-Phase Plan to Progress in the New Year

A longtime fitness coach shares the approach he advises for those starting a new fitness regimen.

By David Freeman

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8 Expert Tips for Goal Setting

A Life Time trainer offers her top tips for lasting success.

By Becca Rigg

Healthy Habits/Goal Setting

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Why Are More Athletes Doing Pilates?

Discover how this exercise modality benefits the body — and how those benefits translate to performance in sports or athletic pursuits.

By Theresa Barone

Pilates & Barre Sports & Recreation

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Reduced Pain, Injury Recovery, Athletic Advances, and More: 6 Dynamic Stretch Clients Share Real Results

A diverse group of Life Time members detail their success stories after working with a Dynamic Stretch Specialist.

By Katie Wahowske

Flexibility & Mobility Member Stories