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The Power of Play
Why cutting loose is so good for our mental and physical health — and how to do it more often.
Ready for Anything: Allyson Felix
The Olympic champion shares what she’s learned so far about motherhood, success, and adapting to uncertainty.
6 Ways to Take Your Fitness Outdoors
Amp up your fitness regimen this summer by complementing your indoor routine with a new favorite outdoor activity.
How to Surf Better
Expert advice and drills to enhance your surfing skills and enjoyment.
How to Use a 5K to Measure Your Progress – Whether You’re a Runner or Not
Training for a 5K can be a great way to achieve and maintain higher levels of fitness, endurance, and strength — whether you’re a runner or not.
How to Up Your Volleyball Game
Improve your volleyball skills by learning the art of quick feet and building explosive power.
How to Up Your Trail Running Game
Trail running offers a unique blend of mental and physical training. These expert tips can help you stay injury-free and enjoy fitness gains.
Tandem Snowboarding
Read an excerpt from adventurer Devon Raney’s new book, Still Sideways: Riding the Edge Again After Losing My Sight.
Healthy Inspiration: 5 Fitness Experts Share Their Goals for 2020
Hear from a few of our Life Time experts about what they’re committed to improve, try for the first time, or learn in 2020 — and get inspired to set and achieve your own goals.
How to Up Your Snowshoeing Game
Boost your enjoyment of snowshoeing with these tips.
How to Take a Race-Cation
Sports travel lets you combine your favorite fitness passion with the opportunity to explore new places.
Up Your Boxing Game
Power your jabs and hooks with these expert boxing tips.
5 Adventures for People Who Ride Fat-Tire Bikes
One of our senior editors shares the skinny on riding a fat-tire bike.
14 Boomers Who’ve Got Game
These senior athletes may inspire you to rethink your perceptions of aging.
Happy Trails
Colorado’s mountain dude ranches are dandy places to make four-legged friends – and reconnect with your own free spirit.
How to Improve Your Racquetball Game
Expert advice and drills to enhance your racquetball skills and enjoyment.
STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: Never Say Never
A one-day, 27-mile through-hike teaches our fitness editor about what it means to push her body and mind beyond perceived limits.
Why Rock-Climbing Can Sharpen Your Mind and Improve Creativity
Climbing does more than simply strengthen your body and help you explore new places.
How to Up Your Mountain-Biking Game
Dial in your mountain biking with specialized training for the ups and downs of the trail.
4 Drills for Open-Water Swimming
Strength, sighting, and a willingness to face your fear can set you up for success in open-water swimming. Here are some drills and tips.
A Run on the Wild Side
One runner takes on the world’s wackiest races — and lives to write about it.