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Possibility. Accomplishment. Progress. It’s all within reach.

Explore resources designed to help you feel confident in the club, build healthy habits, and keep moving forward.

Workouts

Your First Week of Workouts at Life Time

A Dynamic Personal Trainer’s seven-day guide to jump-start your fitness if you’re new to or restarting a club routine.
By Emily Ewen

The Back-to-Fitness Workout Plan

A 30-day program to help build all-around fitness and get you back into an exercise routine — even if you’ve been sedentary over the past year.
By Callie Fredrickson

Strong, Fast, and Fit: A 9-Week Escalating Density Program

Short on time? This nine-week program will get you strong — in less than three hours a week.
By Andrew Heffernan

6 Dynamic Core Training Exercises

Rotation and antirotation are vital for injury prevention and athletic performance. Incorporate both with this dynamic core routine.
By Maggie Fazeli Fard

A 30-Minute Strength Training and Running Workout

This 30-minute hybrid workout combines strength training and speedwork for an effective, efficient challenge.
By Nicole Radziszewski

The 8-Week Glute-and-Hamstring Workout

Supercharge your strength, power, and overall resilience with this eight-week glute-and-hamstring program.
By Maggie Fazeli Fard

Barre Arms: Sculpt Your Upper Body With These 6 Exercises

Harness these dance-inspired, low-impact barre-arm exercises to build upper-body strength and endurance.
By Maggie Fazeli Fard

Workout Floor

How to Use 4 Popular Strength-Training Machines

A Dynamic Personal Trainer demonstrates using four common strength-training machines — and offers advice for adding them to your workout routine.
By Emily Ewen

How to Use 4 Popular Cardio Machines

A Dynamic Personal Trainer explains four common cardio machines — and offers advice for adding them to your workout routine.
By Emily Ewen

6 Personal-Trainer Tips for Using the Workout Floor

Top reminders for using this space in the club effectively.
By Emily Ewen

How to Use 3 Odd-Looking Strength-Training Machines

Don’t let intimidation stop you! A master trainer demonstrates how to use three machines that may appear strange but can offer benefits to your routine.
By Tina Nguyen

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

I Don’t Want to Think About My Workouts. What Are My Options at Life Time?

Take the stress out of planning your workouts with several in-club or in-app possibilities.
By Emily Ewen

5 Common Mistakes People New to Fitness Make

A Dynamic Personal Trainer offers advice for combating these blunders when beginning a new workout regimen.
By Callie Fredrickson

How to Know When It’s Time to Switch Up Your Workout Routine

A Dynamic Personal Trainer offers guidance on when to change things up — and when to stay the course.
By Callie Fredrickson

8 Signs of Fitness Progress You Might Be Missing

Real shifts are often subtle but meaningful.
By Emily Ewen

Talks — S12, EP14 / How to Train for 3 Common Fitness Goals With Danny King

Do you have a goal to build strength, reduce body fat, or recomposition your body? Learn why having a goal and a set plan is key to making progress, as well as how to approach your training if you’re hoping to achieve one of these outcomes.

With Danny King, Master Trainer

8 Things to Add to a New Fitness Routine

Important habits to consider when you’re starting (or restarting) a workout regimen.
By Bryce Morris

Recovery

Talks — S4, EP6 / Why Recovery?

The better and faster you can recover, the more progress you can ultimately make with your fitness — and the healthier you’ll move and feel.

With Danny King, Master Trainer

A 5-Minute Mindful Meditation for Your Muscles

A guided meditation to support recovery from your workouts.
By Katie Leonard, CPT, NTP

Expert Answers: How Do I Use a Cold Plunge?

Step-by-step guidance for the most effective way to use a cold plunge.
By Elise Wiegele

Expert Answers: How Long Should I Stay in the Sauna?

Guidelines to keep both seasoned users and those who are new to saunas safe.
By Emily Ewen

Expert Answers: How Do I Perform Contrast Therapy for Improved Recovery?

Step-by-step guidance for alternating between hot and cold therapies effectively.
By Sophie Lunda

Expert Answers: What’s the Difference Between Active and Passive Recovery?

A Dynamic Personal Trainer explains these recovery types — and why both are important for optimal fitness.
By Emily Ewen

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

Talks — S12, EP36 / A Guide to Recovery Tools

Learn why recovery is just as important as exercise, how to recognize signs of underrecovery, and which tools and techniques can support your recovery.

With Danny King, Master Trainer

Using the Club

9 Features You Won’t Find at Many Gyms

The unparalleled amenities that set Life Time athletic country clubs apart from the rest.
By Emily Ewen

30 Minutes at Life Time

Ideas for making the most of your time at the club when you only have 30 minutes to spare.
By Emily Ewen

Get Inspired: 3 Perfect Visits to Life Time

A few team members share how they’d spend time at their athletic country club if they could do all their favorite things.
By Emily Ewen

5 Ways to Spend a Recovery Day at Life Time

Consider this your invitation to spend a restorative day at your athletic country club.
By Emily Ewen

3 Ways to Be a Life Time Club Hopper

Members share their strategies for visiting the network of more than 180 athletic country clubs and how it meets their healthy-living needs.
By Tina Nguyen

Club Programming

The Ultimate Guide to Life Time Classes

A complete look at the studio, yoga, and cycle class offerings in our athletic country clubs — and tips for finding the right fits for you.
By Emily Ewen

Achieve Your Fitness Goals With Dynamic Personal Training

Dynamic Personal Training can take your entire exercise experience — and your results — to new heights.
By Julie Dulude

Discover ARORA

Learn all about Life Time’s latest collection of activities designed for those who want to stay active, healthy, and social as they age.
By Molly Kopischke

How to Play Pickleball at Life Time

Explore five different ways to get involved.
By Molly Kopischke

Let the Fun Begin: The Many Ways Kids Can Enjoy Life Time

Whether your kids are taking their first steps or heading to high school, our athletic country clubs offer a range of healthy options for every age, stage, and personality.
By Callie Fredrickson

What Is Dynamic Stretch?

How an assisted-stretch session at Life Time can help you feel better and reach your fitness goals.
By Emily Ewen

What’s Your Signature Group Training Class Personality?

A guide to help you find the signature group training program that matches your needs, goals, interests, and workout style.
By Emily Ewen

Membership

Maximizing the Experience: 7 Features of a Signature Membership

This Life Time membership now includes an even wider range of amenities, programs, and services — some that may surprise you.
By Callie Fredrickson

8 (Underused) Ways to Get More From Your Life Time Membership

Looking for more support, variety, recovery, or connection? These membership benefits can help you make the most of club life.
By Callie Fredrickson

Perks for Parents: 5 Things Included for Kids in a Junior Membership

Explore how your family can maximize their membership and take advantage of its complimentary offerings.
By Callie Fredrickson

Just Ask L•AI•C: Life Time’s Health and Wellness Companion

How Life Time is leveraging AI technology to make healthy living easier.
By Emily Ewen

Nutrition

Talks — S12, EP32 / Navigating Nutrition: Why Your Body Needs a Dynamic Approach

Learn how taking a dynamic approach to nutrition can ensure your plan is adapting with your evolving needs, helping you bridge the gap between knowing what’s healthy and making sustainable, long-term changes.

With Anika Christ, RD

Talks — S13, EP2 / Why Generic Diets Fall Short and How to Build a Nutrition Plan That Fits You

Learn what “personalized nutrition” really looks like and why building a plan around who you are and what your body needs is so important.

With Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT

Talks — S6, EP5 / How Much Protein Do I Need?

One of the most important things you can do for your nutrition is make sure you’re consuming enough quality protein. Learn why this macronutrient is so critical for health, how much protein you need, and more.

With Paul Kriegler, RD, CPT

Talks — S12, EP16 / All About Fiber

Learn why this often-overlooked nutrient is critical for maintaining optimal health.

With Anika Christ, RD

Talks — S7, EP16 / What Are Macros and Calories?

Understand the differences between macros and calories and the roles they play in our health and well-being — as well as gain insights for how to think about them when it comes to healthy eating.

With Paul Kriegler, RD, CPT

Talks — S6, EP3 / How to Detox With Whole Foods

Learn how to detox your body with a whole-foods approach that feels far from depriving — and that can support nearly everyone in feeling and functioning better.

With Anika Christ, RD, CPT

Healthy Aging Fitness

7 Functional-Fitness Moves to Help You Build Strength for Life

Going from sitting to standing, carrying a heavy bag, walking up and down stairs — we want to be able to do these activities with ease for as long as possible. Perform these exercises to strengthen your body for everyday movements like these and more.
By Tina Nguyen

3 Ways to Walk for Healthy Aging

Walking offers many health benefits — here’s how to add more of it to your weekly routine.
By Emily Ewen

Mobility vs. Strength: Which One Should I Focus On for Healthy Aging?

You actually need both. Learn how the two work together to allow for easier movement and the ability to keep doing the activities you love.
By Emily Ewen

Exercising With Arthritis: Trainer Tips for Joint-Friendly Fitness

A Dynamic Personal Trainer outlines the exercise modalities recommended for those with arthritis.
By Jerod Langness

3 Reasons to Try Pilates for Healthy Aging

How this exercise modality can help you move better for longer.
By Theresa Barone

8 Vibration Plate Exercises for Healthy Aging

A Dynamic Personal Trainer demonstrates vibration plate exercises that support muscle and bone health.
By Callie Fredrickson

Supplements

Talks — S9, EP5 / All About LTH: The Story of Life Time’s Nutritional Supplement Line

Learn about the story of Life Time’s nutritional line and how it’s evolved over the past two decades — including the evolution to its rebranding as LTH.

With Anika Christ, RD, CPT

Talks — S11, EP29 / What Supplements Can Support Stress Relief?

Learn about how chronic stress alters our nutrient needs, how nutritional strategies can counteract common stress effects, and the supplement options that can provide valuable support to stressed bodies.

With Anika Christ, RD

I’m New to Supplementation — Where Should I Start?

A beginner’s guide to the supplements that can form a solid nutritional foundation.
By Elise Wiegele

What Supplements Can Support My Body-Composition Goals?

Recommendations from a Life Time dietitian and trainer.
By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT

10 Surprising Things to Look for When Choosing Your Daily Supplements

Consider this your cheat sheet of clues to help guide you to quality supplement choices.
By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT

How Can Pre-Workout and Amino Acids Supplements Boost My Exercise Efforts?

Experts offer guidance for incorporating these supplements into your workout nutrition routine.
By Tina Nguyen

Talks — S6, EP14 / What to Know About Nutritional Supplementation

There’s a lot of confusion around supplements, leaving many wondering, “What supplements should I take?” or “Do I even need to take any at all?” Paul Kriegler, RD, CPT, shares the top supplements he recommends for most everyone, why supplementing is perhaps more important now than ever, and the importance of quality and how to identify the best options.

With Paul Kriegler, RD, CPT

Healthy Routines

20 Simple Things You Can Do Daily to Support Your Health

A roundup of healthy-living habits you can easily add to your daily routine.
By Tina Nguyen

5 Tips for Building a Healthy-Living Routine That Sticks

Fitness experts share what it takes to start — and maintain — healthy habits in the new year.
By Emily Ewen

3 Simple Health Habits to Not Overlook

A trainer and dietitian outlines a few often-underestimated habits that can greatly improve your overall well-being.
By Emily Ewen

4 Essential Daily Habits to Support Your Health

Life Time experts share their nonnegotiable healthy-living habits, plus advice for adding them to your routine.
By Elise Wiegele

10 Simple Morning Habits to Borrow from the Experts

Healthy-living professionals share the nonnegotiable habits that help them win the morning.
By Emily Ewen

Talks — S13, EP10 / Why Your Healthy Routine Isn’t Working Anymore

Learn why your routine might not be working and what it means to tune in to your own body and its changing needs so you can understand stalled progress and make informed adjustments to jumpstart your efforts.

With Anika Christ, RD
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