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Just Ask L•AI•C: Life Time’s Health and Wellness Companion
How Life Time is leveraging AI technology to make healthy living easier.
All the Ways to Use the Life Time App
Make it your go-to, trusted resource for tapping into your healthiest, happiest self.
Why Life Time Classes Are for Everyone
Group fitness coaches share how inclusivity shapes class programming at Life Time.
How Muscles Remember — and Regain — Lost Strength
Taking an unexpected break from fitness due to illness or injury? Don’t stress — your strength can return faster than you think.
30-Minute XTREME HIIT With Joseph
This high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workout is designed for efficient full-body conditioning. It features intense cardiovascular pushes and targeted muscular engagement.
Solo Athlete? Here’s Why Exercising With Other People Matters
Just because you rock a solitary sport doesn’t mean you can’t be part of a community. Discover five benefits of moving your body with other people.
Why Cardiorespiratory Fitness Is More Important Than BMI
According to a recent study, a person’s cardiorespiratory fitness — which is measured by their VO2 max — plays a much more significant role in determining health risks than bodyweight. Here’s why.
Can Pilates Help Alleviate Low Back Pain?
A Pilates expert outlines the benefits of this exercise modality for reducing low back pain.
My Fitness Routine Pyramid
How our fitness editor is prioritizing movement instead of pursuing perfection.
How Long-Distance Runner Kara Goucher Reclaimed Her Power
Olympian Kara Goucher became a crusader for the rights of women athletes and clean sport. Here’s her story.
How Play-Inspired Moves Can Boost Your Fitness
Play is proven to boost physical and mental health — for kids and adults alike. But what does play look and feel like once we’re grown and more prone to injury? And how can we get more of it in our lives?
6 Personal-Trainer Tips for Using the Workout Floor
Top reminders for using this space in the club effectively.
Preserving His Family’s Legacy
How focusing on his health and fitness has helped celebrated chef Yia Vang stay aligned with his life’s mission.
The Case for Rounding Your Back While Lifting
You’ve undoubtedly been told to maintain a “flat” back while lifting. But breaking this rule occasionally might help you gain strength, mobility, and resilience. Here’s what you need to know.
Improve Your Back Strength and Mobility With the Jefferson Curl
Practice this gentle spinal flexion to improve your back’s strength and flexibility.
Create Functional Strength With This Odd-Objects Workout
Build real-world strength by embracing awkward positions and unruly weights in this strongman-inspired routine.
A 50-Minute E2MOM Workout for Hybrid Athletes
Improve your strength and endurance with this 50-minute hybrid workout.
A Partner Workout for Hybrid Athletes
Improve your strength and endurance with this hybrid partner workout.
What You Need to Know About the Male Pelvic Floor
Some of the most vexing health problems for men — including urological, reproductive, and orthopedic issues — can be traced to pelvic-floor dysfunction. Here’s how to keep this foundational set of muscles strong and healthy.
5 Hamstring Exercises for Runners
A certified running coach explains why hamstring strength matters for performance and injury prevention and demonstrates five exercises to add to your routine.
4 Exercises for a Stronger Side Butt
Want healthy hips? Build strength in your gluteus medius and gluteus minimus with these progressive moves.