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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.
Is Pre-Workout Right For You?
This Q&A with a Life Time dietitian may help you decide.
When Should I Get My Kids Involved in Sports?
An expert Q&A on the benefits of sports for kids, how to get them started, and how to keep them engaged as they grow.
PUMPING IRONY: Movement and Memory
Physical activity has long been shown to improve cognitive function, but a new study suggests we may be able to modify our workouts to boost specific types of memory.
The One-Minute Brain Break
Just one minute of movement can refresh your mind and body and turn your day around.
How to Do the TRX Pull-Up
Break free of the pull-up bar and build strength with this alternative upper-body move.
How to Improve Your Pickleball Game
Pickleball requires strength, speed, and agility. Our experts share some tips to improve your game.
Fit + Focused
Break through your fitness plateau and build upper-body strength with this tempo-based workout.
6 Ways to Bring Back Free Play
Kids are so overscheduled these days. Here are some tips to bring unstructured play back into their lives.
How to Create a Home Obstacle Course for Your Kids
Practical tips on how to increase free play in your house.