January/February 2025

Made to Move

Skip the trends and return to basics. Refocus on simple, foundational habits that support lasting health and sustainable progress in the new year.

On the Cover

A Whole New Focus: Tennis Icon Andre Agassi

The tennis legend talks about his passion for pickleball and the driving motivation behind his philanthropic work.

By Callie Fredrickson

Active Aging Pickleball

Andre Aggesi during the Experience Life cover shoot

Behind the Scenes With Andre Agassi (Video)

Go behind the scenes with tennis legend Andre Agassi as he discusses his passion for pickleball and the driving motivation behind his philanthropic work.

By Experience Life Staff

Active Aging Pickleball

Features

9 Strength Moves You May Be Setting Up Wrong (and How to Fix Them)

Expert guidance for nailing the setup of common strength moves — so you can make the most of your lifting efforts.

By Lauren Bedosky

Fitness Tips Strength Training

Everything You Need to Know About the Oral Microbiome

After the gut, the mouth contains the most diverse microbial community in the body. As a result, the oral microbiome has a significant influence on your overall health. Learn how to take care of it.

By Mo Perry

General Health

a person meditating at the end of a dock

10 Practices to Get Out Of Your Head and Into the Present

We often lose touch with our bodies, whether because of daily stressors or more deep-seated trauma. These 10 embodiment practices can help us reconnect with our physical selves, calm our nervous systems, and release stress.

By Christine Schrum

Mental Health Mindfulness/Meditation

Real Food

Egg Recipes From Around the World

High in protein and versatile, eggs are an essential ingredient in many cultures. Try one of these tasty meals — good any time of day.

By Robin Asbell

Cooking & Food

How to Rescue Produce Before It Spoils

How to tell when your fruits and veggies have really gone bad — plus, tips to save them before they do.

By Stephanie Soucheray

Cooking & Food

12 Common Questions About Sugar and Your Health — Answered

Here's what you need to know about the sweet stuff’s effects on your health.

By Catherine Guthrie

Food Addiction Inflammation

SOMETHING SIMPLE: Grapefruit Brûlée With Pistachio-Coconut Yogurt

Even the darkest winter morning can include a bit of sunshine when you reach for citrus fruit.

By Kaelyn Riley

Breakfast Something Simple

Real Fitness

Feel the Zoom! A Low-Impact, Full-Body Workout to Build Speed and Power

Build explosive power at any age with this speed- and strength-boosting workout.

By Andrew Heffernan

Equipment-Based Workouts Strength Training

What’s the Best Way to Sequence a Workout?

Learn how to sequence your workouts to match your goals and make the most of your efforts.

By Jessica Migala

Fitness Tips Strength Training

a woman puts together a reminder calendar with her fitness plan

3 Tips to Build a Consistent Fitness Routine

Try these "cheat codes" to create more consistency in your fitness routine.

By Barbara Powell, MA, NBC–HWC

Fitness Tips

How to Do the Wood Chop

This rotational movement builds core strength, power, and coordination. Mix up the move with two variations.

By Maggie Fazeli Fard

Strength Training

Real Life

4 Tips for Finding Mindfulness

It’s challenging to stay present in an age of multitasking and increasing distractions. Practice awareness with these ideas.

By Kara Douglass Thom

Mindfulness/Meditation Personal Development

How to Avoid Toxic Competitiveness

Toxic competitiveness may lead to relationship issues and stagnation. Practicing self-acceptance and gratitude can relieve the pressure.

By Jon Spayde

Attitude/Mindset Emotional Intelligence

a woman receives a craniosacral treatment

What Is Craniosacral Therapy?

This subtle treatment bridges the gap between massage and energy medicine.

By Courtney Helgoe

Functional/Integrative Medicine

magnesium, fish oil, and b vitamin supplements.

3 Supplements to Support Your Mental Health

B vitamins, magnesium, and omega-3 fatty acids are essential for supporting mood and mental well-being. Here's why.

By Henry Emmons, MD

Mental Health Supplements

various shades of brown and tan faces cut out of paper with a red heart.

Traveling the U.S. Civil Rights Trail

Travel back in time along the U.S. Civil Rights Trail to better understand our past, present, and future.

By Jill Patton, NBC-HWC

Travel

Well Informed

Want to Reduce Low-Back Pain? Take a Walk

When it comes to low-back pain, walking might be better than rest, according to a recent study. Here's why.

By Claire Carver

Fitness Tips

3 Supplement Trends for 2025

One thing is certain about the new year: Trends abound. When it comes to what you consume, these are a few worth noting.

By Experience Life Staff

Food Culture

Mapping the Brain’s Many Mystery Cells

Discover how researchers are linking brain-cell types to neuropsychiatric disorders like schizophrenia and Alzheimer's.

By Claire Carver

Brain Health

Should Social Media Carry Warning Labels?

Yes, according to U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, who calls for tobacco-style warnings on social media platforms.

By Ella Roberts

Family/Parenting/Kids Mental Health

In Every Issue

What’s a Non-Negotiable Healthy Habit in Your Routine?

A few members of the Experience Life team share theirs.

By Experience Life Staff

Healthy Habits/Goal Setting

The Unexpected Gifts of an Injury

Suzie Chang on discovering the importance of social bonds after becoming isolated while recovering from an injury.

By Suzie Chang

Friends Relationships

6 Products to Support Your Oral Microbiome

Support your oral microbiome with these alternatives to traditional dental products.

By Experience Life Staff

Functional/Integrative Medicine General Health

Columns

Empowering Health

Life Time's CEO and founder on the pros and cons of GLP-1s and how to use them safely as part of a holistic health and wellness plan.

By Bahram Akradi

General Health

5 Lessons for 2025

What lessons from last year are you taking into 2025? Experience Life's editor-in-chief shares five lessons she learned from her first marathon.

By Jamie Martin

Healthy Habits/Goal Setting

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