The 4 Steps to Create a Sustainable Fitness Plan
Determined to get into better shape? Use this inquiry-based process to develop a plan that works — and get real results that last.
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The Importance of Celebrating Your Fitness Successes
Before you rush into setting health and fitness goals for the year ahead, stop and appreciate what you’ve already accomplished.
Genetic Testing and Family Planning
Carrier testing can clue you in to potential gene mutations in future pregnancies. Is it right for you?
5 Markers For Every Health-Conscious Person to Know
Regularly testing for and tracking these markers can provide invaluable insights to the course of your health journey.
What Is Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) Testing?
The ANS controls the body’s involuntary bodily functions, such as breathing, and dysregulation of the ANS may reflect an underlying disease. Could this testing become part of your annual check-up?
Your Fitness Personality
Find out how personality-typing systems can help you discover activities and regimens you’ll really enjoy.
What We Don’t Know About Lyme
When a mysterious and debilitating illness overtook her and her family, the author struggled to find some answers. What she discovered about Lyme disease — and how little is actually known or agreed upon by the medical experts — is something everyone who goes outdoors should learn.
What’s the Future of the COVID-19 Pandemic?
Leading epidemiologist Michael Osterholm, PhD, MPH, outlines what we need to do to eradicate the coronavirus pandemic.
How to Test Your Endurance
Sometimes the best way to track your progress toward your fitness goals is to pick a test and make it a regular part of your regimen. Which benchmark assessment you choose depends on what you want to measure.
Our Awards
Over the years, the Experience Life team has worked hard to provide smart, well-researched, beautifully designed stories to our readers — and our efforts have paid off. Here, a comprehensive list of awards and nominations that have come our way.
Active Planning: How to Create a Fitness Plan That Actually Works
The success of your fitness goals depends, in large part, on the soundness of your fitness strategy. You do have a fitness plan, don’t you? Here’s how to get one, fast — or how to make your current plan even better.
Op-Ed: Stay Healthy and Safe
A Life Time master trainer and registered dietitian on why the state of our health deserves more attention. Plus, four ways we can make strides in a healthier direction while respecting the safety guidelines.
Indoor vs. Outdoor Exercise
Exercise anywhere is a good thing. Exercise everywhere is better. From the reliability and flexibility of in-club workouts to the variety and expanse of outdoor adventures — give your body the best of both worlds and you’ll cover all kinds of new fitness ground.
The Importance of Fitness Buddies
Workout partners can help you stay committed to fitness and have fun. Here’s what you need to know to form an active relationship that gets results.
Six Packs and Sex Lives
Thoughts on Experience Life and the quirks that make it appealing to more than 3 million readers. No gimmicks, no hype, no kidding.
Tips for Creating a Sustainable Fitness Plan
Take the time to step back and examine your goals, your desires, your personality, your life. A little self-awareness now could prevent exercise derailment later.
Weight Loss 101
Feel like you’re failing at weight loss? Forever stuck in the remedial class? Don’t despair! Here’s the study guide you need to make the weight-loss honor roll once and for all.
17 Common Fitness Excuses and Tips on Overcoming Them
Don’t hit the snooze button on your fitness goals. Here are 17 of the most common obstacles to exercising — and expert advice on how to overcome them.
Health: The New Sex Symbol
From the biological basis for attraction to the underpinnings of head-turning good looks — an exploration into the compelling connections between vitality and sex appeal.
How to Use Intuitive Training to Reach Your Fitness Goals
Want better workout results in less time? Start taking direction from your body. It knows exactly what to do.