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Circadian Rhythm: Why This Pattern is Key to Your Health
Understand the many ways a rhythmic circadian cycle can impact your health — and eight lifestyle factors that can help optimize it.
3 Must-Try D.TOX Recipes
Cookies and cream shake, buffalo chicken sweet potato, and brownie bites — there’s no such thing as deprivation in our detox.
How to Reset Your Metabolism After the Holidays
Going after a weight-loss goal this New Year or looking to establish healthier habits post-holiday? Try these five tried and tested strategies.
Is Your Goal Realistic?
Trainer secrets for setting yourself up to make it happen.
Smart Snacking
Learn how the LifeCafe has reimagined its on-the-go, convenience options with your healthy-eating goals in mind. Plus, see what a Life Time dietitian and trainer grabs for his snacks.
Tips From 4 Members Who’ve Lost 10+ Pounds — And Kept it Off
Have a weight-loss goal? Hear the advice of these four Life Time members who’ve all had success with that journey.
How Often Should I Exercise?
A Life Time trainer explains why the answer to this question is more complicated than you might think. Plus, offers exercise plan advice for three common fitness goals.
6 Health Benchmarks to Monitor — and Why
Consider these measurements as part of your toolkit for continually optimizing your health.
Common Nutrition Coaching Recommendations That Backfire
Avoid taking these five common suggestions at face value when making an effort toward sustainable, long-term change.
How to Optimize Your Meals to Boost Metabolism
Learn which nutrition habits can help your body shift into a more effective fat-burning state, plus the steps you can take to gradually upgrade the nutrient-density of your meals.
How Fitness Affects Metabolism
Learn why practicing fitness can lead to an improved metabolism.
Growth Hormone: The Ultimate Guide
Many lifestyle factors affect this important hormone — and there’s a lot you can do to optimize it in your own body.
Measuring Body Weight
Have a weight-loss goal? Learn what makes up your body weight — and why you want to use methods outside of the scale to measure your progress.
The Ultimate Guide to Healthy Blood Sugar
Many of us are at risk of blood-sugar imbalance — whether you’re aware of it or not. Here’s everything to know about blood sugar, including the habits you can implement to control it.
8 Insights Into the Emotional Journey of Weight Loss
When it comes to weight loss, emotional barriers can be the hardest kind to overcome. Learn from the insights and experiences of others to help guide you on your own journey.
Why a Calorie Isn’t Just a Calorie
All calories are not created equal. We take a close look at the factors that set them apart — and how they influence your health.
9 Strength-Training Benefits For Health, Fitness, and Anti-Aging
Strength training benefits all ages and fitness abilities. Here’s why I consider it the most important type of exercise.
Low Testosterone: Causes, Symptoms, and Solutions
Low testosterone is more common than people realize — in both men and women. Here’s what you need to know, so you know what to do.
Coffee: Health Benefits, Brewing Methods, and Busted Myths
Confused about coffee? Some say it’s bad for you, some say it’s good. Learn about the health benefits, plus a bit about the beverage’s history.
5 Ways Your Body Tells You It’s Toxic
Our bodies are pretty good at letting us know when something is off. See if one of these signs might be indicating that it’s time to detox.
How a Dietitian Does a Detox
Looking to rid your body of unwanted toxins? These 12 strategies will set you up for a successful detox — and help you to not feel deprived.