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What Is a DUPR Rating in Pickleball?

A Life Time pickleball pro explains what a DUPR rating is, how to determine your own, and why it’s the key to playing more enjoyable and competitive matches.

By Callie Fredrickson

Membership Pickleball

Hair Health Through Hormonal Shifts: From Pregnancy to Menopause

Learn how the hormonal changes that occur during pregnancy, perimenopause, and menopause can affect the hair.

By Jolene Turner

Hormones Skin, Hair, & Nails

Complete Protein vs. Incomplete Protein: What the Difference Actually Means for Your Health

Not all protein sources are created equal. Learn the difference between complete and incomplete proteins and the benefits of consuming a wide variety of protein sources.

By Chella Wahlin, MS, RD, LD, CSSD

Nutrition Tips

Could Sleep Apnea Be Causing Your Fatigue?

Always tired? Here’s what to do if the culprit is sleep apnea.

By Mo Perry

Sleep

Everything You Need to Know About Energy Psychology

A therapist and trauma expert on why healing the mind means treating the body too — and how tools like tapping, biofeedback, and EMDR can unlock deeper healing.

By Jane McCampbell Stuart, MA, LMFT, CPCC, RMFT

Emotional Intelligence Personal Development

How Creatine Supports Your Brain and Mental Health

Popular with athletes, this energy-enhancing supplement might also support mental health.

By Henry Emmons, MD

Brain Health Supplements

PUMPING IRONY: Microbes and Memory

Researchers have been exploring the relationship between the gut microbiome and the brain for decades. Two new studies seek to explain how that microbial mix may affect cognitive function.

By Craig Cox

Pumping Irony

How Nutrition Can Support a Healthy Nervous System

A well-regulated autonomic nervous system is fundamental for your resilience. Learn how to feed it well.

By Jill Patton, NBC-HWC

Mindful Eating Nutrition Tips

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What Counts as Strength Training?

Study after study shows that strength is essential for long-term health. But what are the most efficient ways to get stronger?

By Andrew Heffernan

Fitness Tips Strength Training

An Unexpected Question

Life Time CEO and founder Bahram Akradi was struck by a simple question. You might be, too.

By Bahram Akradi

Columns

Just Move: 3 Workouts for When You’re Short on Time or Energy

These efficient, effective strength and conditioning workouts can help you stay active on days that don’t go as planned.

By Tina Nguyen

Equipment-Based Workouts Workouts

5 Daily Stretches for Healthy Aging

A stretching routine to help you maintain mobility, reduce stiffness, and move with ease.

By Mathew Rosas, CPT, CES

Active Aging Healthy Aging

8 Reasons You Might Be Exhausted — and How to Recharge

About one in five adults struggles with general fatigue and one in 10 experiences chronic exhaustion. Identifying the root causes is the first step toward finding relief.

By Mo Perry

General Health

How Can I Use My Apple Watch for Heart-Rate Training at Life Time?

For smarter workouts, pair your Apple Watch with the Life Time app and bring them into your GTX and Alpha classes.

By Tina Nguyen

Fitness Tips Heart & Cardiovascular Health

PUMPING IRONY: Gimme a Head With Hair

The current obsession among young men terrified of a receding hairline reminds me of my own hairy fixation as a youth. I got over it. I wonder if they ever will.

By Craig Cox

Pumping Irony

What Energizes You? 10 Healthy-Living Experts Share Their Strategies for Thriving

From Olympic athletes to integrative doctors to mindfulness teachers, we asked 10 experts what fuels their energy, joy, and vitality — and how you can tap into that same flow.

By Jill Patton, NBC-HWC

Attitude/Mindset Personal Development

13 Healthy-Living Gift Ideas for the Moms Who Give Everything

Shopping and planning for Mother’s Day just got easier. Honor the strength of the influential women in your life with wellness gifts and active experiences that support their health goals.

By Callie Fredrickson

Membership

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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

Active Aging Equipment-Based Workouts