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What Are Good Stretches to Do After Sitting All Day?
Long stretches of sitting — especially in cramped spaces like cars and airplanes — can wreak havoc on the body. Bring your body back to life with these four moves.
Why Dynamic Personal Training?
Dynamic Personal Training is Life Time’s unique philosophy around a fully engaged approach to training — but what is it exactly? And how is it different from other one-on-one training programs? Anna Taylor, CPT, explains Dynamic Personal Training and the unique experience — and elevated results — it delivers to members.
How to Use a Foam Roller to Build Strength
Foam rollers aren’t just for recovery. This innovative workout shows how to use the tool to elevate your strength routine.
4 Ways to Bring More Joy to Your Workouts
Kelly McGonigal, PhD, shares her tips to find more enjoyment when exercising.
9 Do-Anywhere Stretches to Ease Back Pain
Try these neck, shoulder, and back stretches when you’re feeling achy.
Pedaling for Meaning: One Athlete’s Pursuit to Bring More Riders to the Trail
Professional cyclist Alexey Vermeulen’s latest endeavor bridges the gap between new riders and big cycle events.
Survey Says: Parents Want More Active Time For — and With — Their Kids
A recent poll shows that nearly four in five parents enjoy catching up with their family while doing a physical activity together, among other findings.
6 Cross-Training Activities to Try
Improve your fitness and performance by cross-training outside your go-to activity.
The Health Benefits of Dancing
Release your fears and challenge your body and mind to feel the beat.
10 Essentials of Aging Well
Functional-medicine pioneer Frank Lipman, MD, offers simple strategies to improve how we age.
Pickleball Is for Kids, Too! How to Get Them Started
Tips from a pickleball expert on introducing your youngsters to this growing sport.
How to Do the Spinal Rock
Use this fun drill to mobilize your spine, massage your back, strengthen your core, and prevent injury. Plus, discover four progressive variations.
Split Training: An Upper-Body and Lower-Body Strength Workout
Hone your strength — and optimize your recovery — by splitting your workouts into upper-body and lower-body training days. These two workouts show you how.
How Long COVID Affects Your Ability to Exercise
Post-acute COVID symptoms can take a toll on exercise capacity. Experts explain what may be behind this — and how to respond wisely to your body’s needs.
Why Indoor Cycling Is for Everybody
A Q&A with the designer of the new ARORA Cycle format on how indoor cycling can be an accessible workout for people of all fitness abilities.
The Power of a Positive Coach
A Q&A with a Life Time Swim coach and swim-team members on the importance of leadership, building community, and instilling lifelong passion for young athletes.
6 Cone Drills to Improve Your Pickleball Game
Staying light on your feet is essential to playing pickleball. Professional pickleball player Catherine Parenteau offers these six cone-drill exercises to help you cover the court.
Can Exercise Help Me Live Longer?
Yes, according to lots of recent research. Here are five key stats.
STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: From Mean Girl to Cheerleader
Our fitness editor talks about how to stop using negative self-talk to push through workouts without compromising her fitness.
Why Strength Training Can Be One of the Fastest Ways to Get Results
Five benefits of this type of exercise effort.
The 3 Cs of Lifelong Fitness
How consistency, curiosity, and compassion can keep your fitness and health on track for a lifetime.