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With fall and back-to-school time right around the corner, now is the time to dedicate some recharging moments for yourself.
Try one of these summer self-care ideas — they can be done at the pool or spa, on the workout floor, or outdoors.

10 Ideas for an End-of-Summer Self-Care Day Close out the season on a relaxing note with these refreshing practices.

How our editorial intern makes the most of her membership and builds a healthy-lifestyle routine.

A Week in the Life of a 20-Something Who’s New to Life Time How our editorial intern makes the most of her membership and builds a healthy-lifestyle routine.

With summer ending, here is a little guidance for re-establishing healthy habits and a solid regimen.

13 Ways to Get Back Into Your Club Routine A little guidance for re-establishing healthy habits and a solid regimen.

A Life Time Dynamic Personal Trainer explains the benefits of the Power Plate — and demonstrates how to use the machine.

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6 Beginner Moves Using Vibration Plate Training A Life Time Dynamic Personal Trainer explains the benefits of the Power Plate — and demonstrates how to use the machine.

In this episode of Life Time Talks, Life Time Dynamic Personal Trainers Sean Toy and Joe Clark join us to answer some common fitness questions they hear from clients — including these and more.

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Ask the Trainers: Your Fitness Questions, Answered (Part Two) | Experience Life Two Dynamic Personal Trainers join us to answer some common fitness questions they hear from clients.

The role of omega-3s in managing chronic inflammation and promoting long-term health.
Fish oil supplements can play a crucial role in helping to manage the inflammation processes throughout the body.

Can Fish Oil Supplements Help Moderate the Inflammation Response? The role of omega-3s in managing chronic inflammation and promoting long-term health.

Hit the reset button with this easy-does-it, recovery-enhancing workout.

An Active-Recovery Workout Hit the reset button with this easy-does-it, recovery-enhancing workout.

Mark Schneider created the following routine that aims to build muscle around the knees to improve stability while teaching coor­­dination and balance in all the major lower-body joints to bolster rhythm.

5 Knee-Strengthening Exercises Build strong, powerful, resilient knees with this progressive workout plan.

Amelia Reigstad, PhD, shares insights around mastering this skill through the lens of workplace communication, though the strategies and best practices she offers can also be applied to nearly any other type of relationship or environment.

The Case for Authentic and Effective Communication | Experience Life Understand the skills, strategies, and best practices for having effective and authentic conversations in the workplace — and beyond.

Make this meal on one-sheet or on the grill and enjoy the bright flavors from the pesto and fresh lemon juice!

Pesto Salmon With Asparagus | Experience Life Make this meal on one-sheet or on the grill and enjoy the bright flavors from the pesto and fresh lemon juice.

Are you a book lover too? To help you choose your next read, we rounded up a list of recommendations from a few of our team members to inspire you as you enjoy these long summer days.

13 Summer Book Recommendations Looking for your next novel? Get lost in one of these reads — curated from Life Time team members — while you’re relaxing poolside.

In this episode, Ryan Lochte — the second-most decorated swimmer in Olympic history — talks about his love of swimming, as well as his journey to gold-medal greatness in the sport.

The Will to Push to Your Potential: A Conversation With Olympic Swimmer Ryan Lochte | Experience Life Hear from 12-time Olympic medalist Ryan Lochte about his experience in the sport of swimming, and how he trained his mindset so he was purposeful in his efforts to achieve his goals.

“Impressed” seems inadequate when describing the reaction of watching professional athletes from all over the world performing in their respective sports. Give their types of training a try with these moves and workouts inspired by four popular sports!

Summer Games-Inspired Movement Are you in awe of the global athletes and their fitness prowess? Give their types of training a try with these moves and workouts inspired by four popular sports.

Megan Augustine, director of interior design at Life Time gives us a behind-the-scenes peek at the Life Time design process. She also shares some exciting shifts you’ll soon see in Life Time’s design direction!

Inside the Design of a Life Time The director of interior design shares what goes into planning the athletic country clubs and how certain choices are made.

Priorities and productivity are major threads of an ongoing cultural conversation, and we’re more tuned in to how finite and valuable our time is. Hear more about the spirit of a place from our chairman and CEO, Bahram Akradi.

The Spirit of a Place Where you spend your time is as important as how you spend your time, says Life Time founder, chairman, and CEO Bahram Akradi.

Support your post-exercise muscle-repair with a healthy twist on this party-time favorite.

Amino Recovery Gelatin Shots | Experience Life Cheers to recovery! Support your post-exercise muscle-repair with a healthy twist on this party-time favorite.

Beyond the best fitness equipment, fresh towels, and relaxing whirlpools, your Life Time membership includes a wide range of incredible bonus benefits.

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?

Life Time’s founder and CEO, Bahram Akradi, shares the visionary story of creating the Healthy Way of Life brand, plus his insights on the evolution of health and fitness.

Expansive Focus: Bahram Akradi The founder and CEO of Life Time shares the visionary story of creating the Healthy Way of Life brand, plus his insights on the evolution of health and fitness.

Bahram Akradi, Life Time’s founder and CEO, had a vision: to integrate the three training categories in an effective, efficient, balanced way. Ultrafit is a cutting-edge workout combines strength, cardio, and neurological training to challenge your body and brain through every stage of life.

The Ultra Fit Challenge This cutting-edge workout combines strength, cardio, and neurological training to challenge your body and brain through every stage of life.

Hear from a few team members on how they’d spend time at their athletic country club if they could do all their favorite things!

Get Inspired: 3 Perfect Visits to Life Time A few team members share how they’d spend time at their athletic country club if they could do all their favorite things.

Today, we celebrate 32 years of Life Time! The vision of Life Time, created by our Founder, Chairman, and CEO Bahram Akradi, goes back well over 30 years but became reality on July 15, 1992.

“I imagined it (Life Time) as a place that would encompass all aspects of health, including physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. We envisioned it as a third space where people could spend time on their own, as well as connect with others in the community."
-Bahram Akradi

Story of a Life Time | Experience Life The origin story of Life Time.

Discover our fitness editor's top treadmill trek for indoor adventures.

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How to Use the Treadmill for an Indoor Hiking Workout Our fitness editor shares a favorite indoor hiking workout for the treadmill — plus, an upbeat playlist.

Easy-breezy sheet-pan dinner.

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SOMETHING SIMPLE: Sheet-Pan Summer Veggies With Shrimp and Feta | Experience Life This one-pan meal is perfect for a low-fuss, veggie-filled dinner.

Skinny Singles Pickleball: the perfect twist on doubles when you're short on players or stamina. 🏓

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How Do You Play Skinny Singles Pickleball? This one-on-one pickleball variation can be a method of practice for improving your skills.

Boost cardio, lung capacity, core strength, glutes, and speed with the power of rucking.

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What Is Rucking? Tips to Getting Started Learn how adding a weighted pack (known as a rucksack) can elevate the strength and endurance effects of your daily walk.

Caleb Herman, Dynamic Personal Trainer, shares three simple fitness tests to gauge your potential for a longer, healthier life.

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3 Fitness Tests That Can Offer Insights About Your Potential Longevity The ability to perform these simple tests can be predicative of overall health.

Fueling muscles with essential nutrition: macros, micros, and amino acids. Ready to power up?

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What to Eat for Strong Muscles You need protein and more to get and stay strong. These essential nutrients can support your muscles now and for the long haul.

Keep your hair safe while enjoying summer dips with these expert tips.

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How Can I Protect My Hair From Chlorine Damage? Pro tips for enjoying summertime dips without harmful effects on your hair.

The power of pool workouts: No fancy strokes required, just effective cardio and strength training for all fitness levels.

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The Pool Workout This water aerobics workout offers a strength-and-cardio challenge that’s gentle on your joints.

Elevate Your Outdoor Gathering with these Fresh Side Dishes.

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5 Picnic Salad Recipes Made with good-for-you ingredients and full of flavor, these side dishes are perfect for your next alfresco affair.