You’re New to Life Time. Now, What Do You Do First?
Welcome to your healthy way of life.
Use this curated range of resources to help you feel confident in our athletic country clubs and get the most out of your membership.
5 Things to Do First With Your New Life Time Membership
To take advantage of all the offerings of your new Life Time membership, here are some easy first steps.
Workout Plans
Your First Week of Workouts at Life Time
A Dynamic Personal Trainer’s seven-day guide to jump-start your fitness if you’re new to or restarting a club routine.
Your First Week of Strength-Training Workouts
A Dynamic Personal Trainer outlines a seven-day routine for those who are new or returning to working out at the club.
Your First Week of Classes at Life Time
A seven-day guide to starting a classes workout routine at your athletic country club.
Workout Floor
Your Guide to Navigating the Fitness Floor
The gym can be confusing and intimidating to navigate. Our experts weigh in on venturing out of your comfort zone.
6 Personal-Trainer Tips for Using the Workout Floor
Top reminders for using this space in the club effectively.
How to Use 4 Popular Strength-Training Machines
A Dynamic Personal Trainer demonstrates using four common strength-training machines — and offers advice for adding them to your workout routine.
How to Use 4 Popular Cardio Machines
A Dynamic Personal Trainer explains four common cardio machines — and offers advice for adding them to your workout routine.
4 Life Time Trainers Share Their Favorite Machine on the Workout Floor
Plus, they demonstrate how to use their most-loved equipment at the club.
How to Use 3 Odd-Looking Strength-Training Machines
Don’t let intimidation stop you! A master trainer demonstrates how to use three machines that may appear strange but can offer benefits to your routine.
Your Exercise Backup Plan: 7 Moves to Try When the Workout Floor Is Busy
If the machine or equipment you want isn’t available, consider these swaps.
Workouts
A 30-Minute Strength Training and Running Workout
This 30-minute hybrid workout combines strength training and speedwork for an effective, efficient challenge.
8 Beginner Strength-Training Moves for Body-Composition Change
Resistance training is an essential part of any fitness routine. These exercises can help boost metabolism and support fat loss.
A 7-Move Unilateral Workout for Full-Body and Core Strength
These “dual-purpose,” one-sided exercises work multiple muscle groups at a time including your core for full-body strength and stability.
A Powerlifting Workout
Curious about the “Big Three” lifts? Hone your squat, bench press, and deadlift with this well-rounded, all-ages workout.
How to Use the Treadmill for an Indoor Hiking Workout
Our fitness editor shares a favorite indoor hiking workout for the treadmill — plus, an upbeat playlist.
2 Must-Try Weighted-Vest Workouts
Boost the benefits of these strength and endurance workouts with a weighted vest. All you need is 30 minutes.
6 Dynamic Core Training Exercises
Rotation and antirotation are vital for injury prevention and athletic performance. Incorporate both with this dynamic core routine.
Barre Arms: Sculpt Your Upper Body With These 6 Exercises
Harness these dance-inspired, low-impact barre-arm exercises to build upper-body strength and endurance.
A 10-Minute Glute Workout to Build Strength and Power
Try this two-move dumbbell routine for long-term strength gains and a same-day booty pump.
Fitness Tips
I Don’t Want to Think About My Workouts. What Are My Options at Life Time?
Take the stress out of planning your workouts with several in-club or in-app possibilities.
5 Common Mistakes People New to Fitness Make
A Dynamic Personal Trainer offers advice for combating these blunders when beginning a new workout regimen.
8 Things to Add to a New Fitness Routine
Important habits to consider when you’re starting (or restarting) a workout regimen.
How to Add 30 More Minutes of Movement to Your Day
A Life Time Master Trainer shares the health benefits of moving your body beyond your daily workout, along with practical tips for integrating more activity into your routine.
What’s In Your Workout Bag?
Six Life Time Performers offer a peek at what they pack in preparation for a successful workout experience.
Using the Club
Get Inspired: 3 Perfect Visits to Life Time
A few team members share how they’d spend time at their athletic country club if they could do all their favorite things.
30 Minutes at Life Time
Ideas for making the most of your time at the club when you only have 30 minutes to spare.
What Would You Do With an Extra Hour at Life Time?
Inspiration for how to spend time at your athletic country club if you happen to have just a little bit more free time one day.
9 Features You Won’t Find at Many Gyms
The unparalleled amenities that set Life Time athletic country clubs apart from the rest.
3 Ways to Be a Life Time Club Hopper
Members share their strategies for visiting the network of more than 180 athletic country clubs and how it meets their healthy-living needs.
Club Programming
One Secret to Sustainable Fitness Success
Learn why working with a Dynamic Personal Trainer can be a difference-maker as you pursue your health and fitness goals.
What Is Dynamic Stretch?
How an assisted-stretch session at Life Time can help you feel better and reach your fitness goals.
Why Life Time Classes Are for Everyone
Group fitness coaches share how inclusivity shapes class programming at Life Time.
Why Life Time Group Training?
Learn what sets these signature programs apart and how you can use them to kick-start or level-up your fitness.
How to Play Pickleball
It’s the fastest-growing sport in the country — but do you know how to play pickleball?
Discover ARORA
Learn all about Life Time’s latest collection of activities designed for those who want to stay active, healthy, and social as they age.
Let the Fun Begin: The Many Ways Kids Can Enjoy Life Time
Whether your kids are taking their first steps or heading to high school, our athletic country clubs offer a range of healthy options for every age, stage, and personality.
Classes
The Ultimate Guide to Life Time Classes
A complete look at the studio, yoga, and cycle class offerings in our athletic country clubs — and tips for finding the right fits for you.
What’s Your Signature Group Training Class Personality?
A guide to help you find the signature group training program that matches your needs, goals, interests, and workout style.
Which Strength Class Is Right for Me?
Build your strength-training routine with the many class options at Life Time.
Which Cardio Class Is Right for Me?
A breakdown of the five cardio classes offered at Life Time and what you can expect in each format.
Which Yoga Class Is Right for Me?
A breakdown of the six yoga classes offered at Life Time and what you can expect in each class.
Everything to Know About Pilates at Life Time
A Pilates expert explains the basics of this practice and how to work it into your routine.
Core, Tone, Reform: What Is CTR at Life Time?
Step inside the studio for a peek at CTR, the newest athletic reformer class for Life Time members.
Membership
9 Surprising Things Included in Your Membership
Beyond the best fitness equipment, fresh towels, and relaxing whirlpools, your Life Time membership includes a wide range of incredible bonus benefits. Are you taking advantage of them all?
Maximizing the Experience: 7 Features of a Signature Membership
This Life Time membership now includes an even wider range of amenities, programs, and services — some that may surprise you.
Perks for Parents: 5 Things Included for Kids in a Junior Membership
Explore how your family can maximize their membership and take advantage of its complimentary offerings.
All the Ways to Use the Life Time App
Make it your go-to, trusted resource for tapping into your healthiest, happiest self.
Just Ask L•AI•C: Life Time’s Health and Wellness Companion
How Life Time is leveraging AI technology to make healthy living easier.