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Good Stress vs. Bad Stress
Not all stress is bad for you. But the response system that was designed to save your life can also do some serious harm. You can take steps to see that it doesn't.

Finding Things Right
I used to have this ugly little habit - something I now refer to as looking for trouble.

Breaking Down Stress
When I was studying engineering in college, I learned that every material has a stress point.
Feast Your Eyes
Behind that old saying my eyes were bigger than my stomach stands a basic food truth: Visual appeal counts for a lot.

How to Do One Thing at a Time
Multitasking can rob you of the one thing you need most: your life focus.

Putting the Spark Back in Your Relationship
Without a clear vision, even a strong love can lose its luster. Here's how to reframe your relationship for a better future.
The View From 14,000 Feet
Ready to take your fitness to-do list to new heights? Try climbing a 14,000-foot mountain. If the challenge doesn't hook you, the view will.

Muck Raking
Every spring, as soon as the mornings get warm enough for me to venture outside, I have this little sunrise routine: Still groggy from bed, I grab a cup of coffee and head out into the backyard.

On Course
Outside of establishing the vision for Life Time Fitness, and guiding the company toward it, one of the activities I enjoy most is being a pilot.
Going Green
Clear air. Clean water. Clean Earth. What's good for the planet is good for you! Here's how to make your life a little more eco-friendly.
Do & Dine
Looking to improve the palatability of your fitness routine? Maybe you need a side of social interaction — and a standing date for dinner.
The Path to Your Plate
One of America's most celebrated chefs gives credit where credit is due - to the growers of high-quality food, to the land that gave it life and to the myriad efforts that bring it to our table.
Back to the Land
Meet a new breed of athlete — fitness lovers who are leading the charge to protect and preserve access to the natural environments on which their favorite sports depend.