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9 Surprising Things Included in Your Membership
Beyond the best fitness equipment, fresh towels, and relaxing whirlpools, your Life Time membership includes a wide range of incredible bonus benefits. Are you taking advantage of them all?
Subscription Gift Ideas
Looking for clutter-free gifts? Try giving these subscriptions this holiday season.
The Gift of Service
Looking for waste-free gifts this holiday season? Try these gifts of service.
The Gift of Experiences
Looking for a holiday gift? Instead of things, give these experiences to those you love.
A New Leash on Life: Rob Kugler
Marine Corps veteran Rob Kugler found his way home after taking a transformative road trip with his beloved, terminally ill dog.
PUMPING IRONY: Fumbled Friendships
Robust social connections are key to our well-being as we age, so should I worry that my circle of friends has been narrowing for years? Not so much.
How to Create New Family and Holiday Traditions
New realities sometimes require new holiday rituals. Here’s how to embrace change without losing the spirit of your traditions.
Coping With Grief During the Holidays
For people dealing with loss or sorrow, the holiday season can be a painful time. Here’s how to deal.
Body-Language Signs to Watch When Having a Conversation
These bodily cues can clue you into how a conversation is going.
How to Talk to Strangers: A Q&A With Malcolm Gladwell
In his new book, Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know About the People We Don’t Know, the New York Times best-selling author explores infamous communication breakdowns.
How to Start a Conversation
Here are four of the best ways to start a conversation.
What’s the Best Way to Handle Unsolicited Advice From Family Members?
Holiday gatherings can be an especially fraught time for unwelcome advice. Our expert says to try to remain curious, open, and polite. Here’s how.
Holiday Food Frustration
With all the season’s celebratory meals and treat-heavy traditions, it can be hard to steer clear of unhealthy stuff. Here’s how to enjoy holiday meals while staying true to your own food values.
How Do I Politely Handle a Chatty Seatmate on a Plane?
Wearing earbuds is just one of the options our expert suggests.
4 Road-Trip Routes
These classic road trips are packed with history and adventure. You might just be inspired to spend more time out of your car than in it.
Wendy Welz’s Success Story
After her husband’s diagnosis, one woman’s life changed overnight. Picking up a paintbrush helped her find strength.
Junior Membership 101
Curious about what’s included in a Life Time Junior Membership? This expert Q&A explains all that Life Time has to offer for kids 12 and under.
Father and Son
The connection a man has with his father shapes his life. Which is why every adult son must choose how that relationship will – or won’t – define him.
A Fresh Take on Kids’ Meals
With a refresh of its kids’ menu, the LifeCafe introduces three colorful, nutrient-rich meals the whole family will love.
Game Changer: Tony Gonzalez
NFL Hall of Famer Tony Gonzalez’s life took off once he overcame his fears. Now he helps others learn to overcome adversity.
4 Easy Ways To Encourage Healthy Eating in Kids
Make good-for-you food fun with these ideas from the Life Time Foundation.