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How Does Exercise Influence Your Cortisol Levels?
Does the stress of working out help or harm regulation of this critical hormone? Read on to learn more.
5 Life Time Experts Share Their Healthy-Living Goals
Plus, the daily habits they prioritize to ensure they achieve them.
Take the Polar Bear Plunge
Looking for an instant boost to your health and mood? Go jump in a (frozen) lake.
6 Strategies to Improve Your Self-Talk
Try these six tips to soften self-criticism and change your internal dialogue for the better.
Our 20 Most Popular Healthy-Eating Recipes of 2023
Get inspired to mix up your meals and snacks in the new year with this roundup of our most-viewed recipes from last year.
Listening Games
Music-based workouts are a fun way to mix up a treadmill routine. Our fitness editor shares a favorite playlist.
Is There Really a “Best” Workout?
We often pit activities against each other in an effort to find the ultimate fitness path. The reality, though, is that it’s not either-or. What’s best for you depends on a variety of factors unique to you.
Why BMI Is a Flawed Metric
Body mass index (BMI) is not the way to diagnose obesity. Here’s why.
The Ugly Side of #FITSPO
Can “fitspiration” potentially cause more harm than good? Learn how #FITSPO can undermine mental health and body image.
How to Find Real Honey, Coffee, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Parmesan Cheese, and Maple Syrup
Watch out for imposters among these five favorite foods, and learn how to be sure you’re buying the real deal.
How to Cope With Chronic Complainers
Here’s how to avoid getting drawn into other people’s negativity spirals.
Time to Reflect
Life Time founder and CEO Bahram Akradi on curiosity, intention-setting, and collective wisdom.
The Do’s and Don’ts of Following “Fitfluencers”
Want #fitspo you can trust? Experts offer advice on engaging mindfully with fitness- themed social media content.