Skip to content
Join Life Time

LATEST STORIES

a man stretches while looking over a wide vista

The Trials and Tribulations of the Everyday Athlete

By Sarah Tuff

We often push our bodies to their limits — and that’s not always a good thing. Here’s how to balance athletic pursuits with respect for your body, your mind, and your loved ones.

Konnor Fleming

Strength Train to Build Mental Muscle

With Konnor Fleming, Alpha Master Coach
Season 6, Episode 11

Most people think about the impact of strength training on their physique — but sometimes it’s the mental benefits that can offer the greatest gains. Konnor Fleming, Alpha Master Coach, explains the advantages of a well-designed strength program, particularly the connection to mental and emotional health, and how those results can come from Alpha programming.

Listen >
a group of women walking

When It Comes to Exercise, What Is the Minimum Effective Dose?

By Andrew Heffernan

“Go hard or go home” isn’t the only way to exercise. Instead, you can exercise smarter — not harder — using a minimum-effective-dose approach.

Konnor Fleming

Why Alpha?

With Konnor Fleming, Alpha Master Coach
Season 6, Episode 10

Alpha is a signature group training format at Life Time that’s centered around Olympic-style lifting and metabolic conditioning. But what is the class like? What results does it elicit? And how does it differ from other training programs? In this mini episode, Konnor Fleming, Master Alpha Coach, shares what to know about this format.

Listen >
Two women laughing and smiling while playing pickleball at a health club.

7 Ways to Be a Great Workout Partner

By Emily Ewen

Support each other’s fitness goals and make the most of your time together.

LifeClinic chiropractor helping a person stretch

How Can a Chiropractor Help Me Reach My Fitness Goals?

By Emily Ewen

A LifeClinic practitioner explains the connections between regular, preventative chiropractic care and fitness progress.

a foot pushes a shovel into the ground

The Gardener’s Workout: 7 Functional Moves to Prevent Injury

By Heidi Wachter

Gardening is a great workout, but it may cause a lot of wear and tear on the body. These moves can help you tackle yard projects big and small.

Life Time Talks Omaur and woman on fitness floor

The Importance of Heart-Rate Zone Training

With Omaur Bliss, GTX Coach
Season 6, Episode 9

Understanding your heart-rate zones allows you to approach your fitness efforts in a more personalized way — working at the right intensity level and tapping into the right fuel source for your body at the right time. Omaur Bliss, GTX Coach, explains more about the benefits of this type of training and the ways it’s integrated into GTX programming.

Listen >
the halo

How to Do the Halo

By Maggie Fazeli Fard

Boost your shoulder mobility and challenge your core strength with this two-for-one move. Elevate your routine with one of the several variations available.

Life Time Talks Omaur professional photo and fitness floor

Why GTX?

With Omaur Bliss, GTX Coach
Season 6, Episode 8

GTX is a signature group training format at Life Time that’s a 50/50 blend of cardio and strength. But what is the class like? What results does it elicit? And how does it differ from other training programs? In this mini episode, Omaur Bliss, GTX Coach, shares those details and more about this format.

Listen >
Michelle and kristi life time talks biking image

Why Gravel Racing?

With Kristi Mohn and Michelle Duffy
Season 6, Episode 7

Gravel racing has seen an upswing in popularity and participation in recent years —  but why? In this mini episode, Kristi Mohn and Michelle Duffy, who work on the Life Time Athletic Events team, share more about this sport, how it’s different from other types of cycling, and why it’s something more people — from casual riders to professional athletes are taking part in. 

Listen >
coach kemma flexing her arm

Everything You Need to Know About Bodyweight Strength with Coach Kemma

By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT

Learn about this do-anywhere training plan designed to kick-start your love of fitness.

a woman holds boat pose

4 Fitness Markers to Evaluate Your Health

By Maggie Fazeli Fard

Are you aging well? Try out these four fitness tests that have been linked to a reduced mortality risk.

Life Time Talks David and Jamie faces with woman tying shoe

Planning, Preparation, and Practice: Why Programs Matter for Progress

With Jamie Martin and David Freeman
Season 6, Episode 6

A month or so into the New Year, it’s common for people to fall off their goals. Often this isn’t for a lack of want or will, but rather not having the right program in place. Life Time Talks cohosts Jamie Martin and David Freeman share how they’re personally approaching their own aspirations this year, explain the reasons why having a program can be a game-changer, and offer considerations to help you move forward on your own plan. 

Listen >
A close up image of a woman's face with a shadow.

3 Life Time Coaches Give Their Top Tips for Healthy Transformation

By Lindsey Frey Palmquist

Consider these simple tips from our experts to help you make progress toward your healthy goals.

Paul Kriegler

How Much Protein Do I Need?

With Paul Kriegler, RD, CPT
Season 6, Episode 5

If you ask any of the Life Time dietitians — including this episode’s guest, Paul Krieger, RD, CPT — they’ll note that one of the most important things you can do for your nutrition is make sure you’re consuming enough quality protein. Kriegler explains why this macronutrient is so critical for health, and he shares how much protein you need, what animal and plant sources are the best, and ways to support your body in properly digesting and absorbing it.

Listen >
A man adjusting another man's neck.

How to Relieve a Stiff Neck

By Dr. Reza Alizadeh

Simple strategies for addressing and preventing discomfort in your neck.

a woman holds happy baby pose

How to Do Happy Baby Pose

By Maggie Fazeli Fard

Open your hips, stretch your inner thighs, and relax with this restorative yoga pose.

Coach Lindsay and Coach David in a side plank.

20-Minute 60day Workout to Get You Stronger

By The Life Time Health Team

In this sample Sweat Session you’ll perform three movements for four rounds, going down in reps and up in weights as you go, before finishing with a core block.

A Dynamic Personal Trainer doing a kettlebell exercise with a client.

Reassessing New Year’s Resolutions

By Emily Ewen

Life Time Dynamic Personal Trainers share their thoughts on New Year’s resolutions — and offer tips for sticking to your healthy-living goals all year long.

Person holding a dumbbell with weighted plates

Survey Says: Building Muscle Is a Top Fitness Focus for 2023

By Emily Ewen

A recent survey reveals that building muscle topped weight loss for the most popular fitness goal in 2023.

Back To Top