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Jason Stella

Insights From a Life Time Trainer: The Constants For Making Fitness Progress

With Jason Stella, CPT
Season 5, Episode 16

In this conversation with Jason Stella, CPT, PES, CES, we get his perspective on the constants of fitness that he’s seen over his 25-plus years in the industry, as well as where he thinks it’s headed. Plus, he shares what to look for to find a trainer who can best support you — and offers advice on shifting your mindset so you’re ready to make real, lasting change.

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An active, older adult participating in a Pilates class.

5 Pilates Moves to Support Strong Bones

By Callie Fredrickson

Try these Pilates moves designed to strengthen bones and improve function in aging bodies.

An active, older woman in a Pilates class on a Pilates reformer at Life Time.

Becoming a Pilates Believer

By Renée Main

The change the cofounder of Life Time’s ARORA program experienced after adding Pilates to her fitness regimen.

kids playing on a jungle gym

How to Help Kids Thrive Through Physical Activity

By Nicole Radziszewski

Our children face many fitness challenges, including sports specialization, gender issues, excess screen time, and more. Discover how to help kids find meaning, health, and joy through physical activity.

Jeimy Bueno Prisby

Why Dance?

With Jeimy Bueno Prisby
Season 5, Episode 15

Dance is more than a physically beneficial form of fitness: It evokes happiness, mental relief, and social connection. In this mini episode, Jeimy Bueno Prisby explains why you don’t need to be a “dancer” to enjoy the advantages of moving your body.

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a personal trainer works with a client

Achieve Your Fitness Goals With Dynamic Personal Training

By Julie Dulude

Dynamic Personal Training can take your entire exercise experience — and your results — to new heights.

Ryan Jurgenson

CHANGING LIVES: Ryan Jurgensen

By Jill Patton, FMCHC

How choosing fitness helped one woman rebuild her resilience.

bicycle handles on a nature trail

STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: It’s Supposed to Be Hard

By Maggie Fazeli Fard

Instead of wondering when exercise will get easier, try asking yourself, “Is it time to make this harder?”

Ken Zylstra during his intercontinental bike ride

CHANGING LIVES: Ken Zylstra

By Jill Patton, FMCHC

Reflections on trail life, perseverance, and gratitude.

Woman checking her heart rate on apple watch

Do You Need a Heart-Rate Monitor?

By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT

Are these devices really worth it? A Life Time trainer shares the influence they can have on your training regimen and outcomes.

DeVentri Jordan

Why GameFace?

With DeVentri Jordan
Season 5, Episode 13

From a young age, sports offer a way to stay active and learn valuable life skills. For some, they become an ambition as they get older. In this mini episode, DeVentri Jordan, founder and national director of GameFace at Life Time, shares the ways this sports-training program helps people grow in athletics, whether they’re just getting introduced to sports or are aiming to compete at a high level.

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Active agers enjoying each others company

Active, Healthy, Social: 5 Benefits of ARORA

By Emily Ewen

A few Life Time members share what they love about the latest programming for active, older adults and how they participate in this growing community.

Three individuals riding bikes outside.

How to Increase Your VO2 Score

By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT

And why it’s a marker for you to care about.

Ali Sorour playing pickleball

CHANGING LIVES: Ali Sorour

By Jill Patton, FMCHC

How choosing fitness helped one man cope with the grief of losing his wife of more than 40 years.

a woman jumps on on a box during an Alpha class at Life Time

How to Improve Your Speed, Strength, and Endurance With Jumping

By Lauren Bedosky

Incorporating jumping into your fitness routine will take your athletic endeavors to the next level — and support your everyday life activities.

A teen boy doing a squat with dumbbells.

Getting Bigger and Stronger: A Beginner Strength-Training Workout for Teens

By Callie Fredrickson

This full-body routine offers a great entry point for the growing kids in your life to start building their confidence on the workout floor.

A group of active, older adult women in a dance class.

Finding My Groove Again

By Annie Kragness

How a resurfaced workout playlist sparked this Life Time team member to find fitness — and joy in it — once again.

a woman standing in tree pose

PUMPING IRONY: Can Poor Balance Later in Life Increase Your Risk of Death?

By Craig Cox

A new study suggests that poor balance may dramatically raise the risk of death — especially among the elderly. The conclusions, however, are about as rickety as my tree pose.

Bahram Akradi, the founder, chairman, and CEO of Life Time — Healthy Way of Life.

All in on Pickleball

By Bahram Akradi

This sport has captured our founder’s attention — and a lot of his time, too!

real people who changed thier lives through health and fitness

Changing Lives

By Jill Patton, FMCHC and Craig Cox

For these eight Life Time members, choosing fitness changed everything.

Ben Johns

Becoming a Pickleballer

With Ben Johns
Season 5, Episode 11

Ben Johns is one of the top-ranked pickleball players worldwide, and at just 23, he has been labeled the “the present (and future) of pickleball.” In this episode, he joins us to talk about this inclusive and increasingly popular sport, including how he went from playing for fun to playing pro, what he thinks makes him a good player, and why the sport is so appealing for so many of us.

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