Anika Christ, RD, CPT

Anika Christ is a registered dietitian, personal trainer, and the senior director of nutrition and weight loss at Life Time. She’s known to many as “Coach Anika,” and is one of the original virtual coaches who continues to lead a number of digital programs each year. She started at Life Time in 2008 and has spent her entire career helping build Life Time’s nutrition and fat-loss programs. When she’s not at work, she enjoys reading, lifting weights with her husband, and playing with her two daughters.

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Nut Butter Buckeyes

This typical peanut-butter-and-chocolate dessert is made with your choice of nut butter along with natural sweeteners and a boost of protein.

By Anika Christ, RD, CPT

Desserts & Treats

Coach Anika’s Total-Body Routine

Try this sample workout from the 21-day Lean + Tone program to challenge and build strength.

By Anika Christ, RD, CPT

At-Home Workouts Intervals & Circuit Training

Turkey Pumpkin Chili

Pumpkin adds fall flavor — and a boost of nutrients — to this comforting chili.

By Anika Christ, RD, CPT

Soups

Two mini mummy cauliflower crust pizzas.

5 Healthy Halloween Treats

No tricks, just tasty Halloween eats.

By Anika Christ, RD, CPT

Cooking & Food

An illustration of a man doing a squat while holding a pumpkin.

The Pumpkin Circuit Workout

Use a pumpkin to add challenge to this full-body bodyweight routine.

By Anika Christ, RD, CPT

At-Home Workouts Body-Weight Workouts

Healthier Peanut Butter Cups

Trade in the store-bought candy for this easy-to-make, healthier alternative.

By Anika Christ, RD, CPT

Desserts & Treats Snacks

An illustration of a man walking up a staircase.

Why Small Habit Changes Might Not Work For Everyone

While one-habit-at-a-time methods can be useful for some, many times a more holistic overhaul may be a more successful approach for getting you to your goal.

By Anika Christ, RD, CPT

Fitness Tips Healthy Habits/Goal Setting