Life Time Talks

The better and faster you can recover, the more progress you can ultimately make with your fitness — and the healthier you'll move and feel. In this mini episode, Danny King, Master Trainer at Life Time, explains the difference between system and muscle recovery, and the ways we can optimize our efforts for each.   Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this...

Thyroid issues are prevalent: An estimated one in seven people are affected, with even more suffering from an imbalance — and many not even aware that their thyroid is behind their symptoms. Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT, shares the signals our thyroid might be sending us, the tests to ask for, and the lifestyle habits we can implement in our daily lives to nourish and support our thyroids.   Find th...

Just as you train your body, it's important to also train your brain. Meditation is a powerful tool we can use to become more aware, compassionate, and focused — in as little as a few minutes a day. In this mini episode, Eric Jeffers, yoga and meditation Master Trainer at Life Time, explains the strength of meditation and offers simple tips anyone can use to get started.   Find the episode highlig...

Of all the calories we eat each day, 20 percent are used by our brains — so it's no wonder there's such a strong connection between our nutritional habits and mental-health status. Drew Ramsey, MD, psychiatrist, author, and mental-health advocate, joins us to explain this relationship and teach us about the food choices that best support our brains and mental well-being.   Find the episode highlig...

Our bodies are 70 percent water, so maintaining a healthy body starts with sustaining healthy hydration habits. In this mini episode, Paul Kriegler, RD, explains why proper hydration is so essential for our health and how we can make sure we're optimizing our water intake.   Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifeti...

When it comes to building optimal health — including goals like losing weight — fitness and nutrition are often the two main factors that are associated with results. But there are many other lifestyle behaviors that influence your ability to reach and sustain your goals. Anika Christ, RD, CPT, joins us to take a comprehensive look, offering strategies for better health as a whole — and weight los...

In sports and in life, the ability to be coachable is a helpful trait that can take you far. NFL veteran Desmond Howard shares his inspiring insights and personal experience around why being coachable matters — and ways to open yourself up to it.   Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/being-coach...

Fueling for workouts can be tricky: How we do it depends on a lot of individual factors, and it can take time to learn what does or does not work for us. Cliff Edberg, RD, Master Trainer at Life Time, breaks down what we need to know about pre- and post-workout nutrition, and offers general guidelines we can start with to then hone in on what's best for us.   Find the episode highlights, get relat...

At any stage, making a life change — and focusing on the pursuit of health and fitness — can be challenging. Kemma Cunningham, a Life Time group fitness performer, shares her journey to do both, and offers her advice for others looking to find what sparks excitement and purpose in them.   Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experie...

Do you do things for the image of it or because it feels right to you? Psychologist and best-selling author Dr. Shefali Tsabary explains that people — especially women — are often conditioned to sacrifice authenticity for goodness, putting others before themselves. She breaks down why and how this happens, as well as ways we can pursue a more free and true version of ourselves.   Find the episode...

Salt is one of those nutrition topics that causes a lot of confusion: Is it good for us — or not? Darryl Bosshardt of Redmond Real Salt joins us to cut through the misconceptions, explaining the essential role of salt in our health, and how the good/bad conversation really boils down to what form of salt you're eating and the foods it's attached to.   Find the episode highlights, get related resou...

Fundamental muscle and strength is something we all need. Ebenezer Samuel, CSCS, fitness director of Men's Health , joins us to delve into the science of strength, including what it does for our physical health and other aspects of our well-being. He shares how to make strength training more accessible and create a quality workout plan, regardless of our fitness level or experience with this type...

Spring offers new opportunities for embracing fresh, locally grown produce. Chef Ryan Dodge joins us to explore the importance of these whole foods, as well as ways we can get more of them into our diet, whether we grow them ourselves or shop for them at a local farmers' markets.   Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife...

"Ikigai" is defined as a reason for living — and it's a tool Jeanne Rosner, MD, uses in her own life to nurture a greater sense of purpose. In this episode, she talks about this Japanese concept and how it can help us live longer, more satisfying lives. Plus, she offers guidance for finding our personal ikigai and suggestions for easy ways to cultivate it in our daily lives.   Find the episode hig...

Food provides a window into our culture. Celebrated chef Marcus Samuelsson talks about the soul of American food, specifically Black food traditions, and how the origins of what and how we cook both influences and connects us.   Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/the-importance-of-food-heritage...

The ability to be vulnerable — and show up as our real, authentic selves — is central to our well-being. Barbara Powell, MA, MindCoach with Life Time Mind, dives into the power of this raw emotion and debunks the myths surrounding it, including how it's connected to our other emotions and why it's OK if it doesn't feel entirely comfortable to us.   Find the episode highlights, get related resource...

Movement can take many shapes and forms outside of structured workouts. Kaisa Keranen, CPT — AKA KaisaFit — flips the script on common perceptions of fitness, including explaining the power and benefit that comes from moving our bodies often and in ways that feel good and bring us joy.   Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experien...

Ingrid Fetell Lee, designer, blogger, and author, joins us to talk about joy: what it means to seek joy, how it relates to our other emotions, and ways to make joy more tangible and real so we can bring more of it into our daily lives and physical spaces.   Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/in...

Metabolism is more complex than simply being "fast" or "slow" or controlled by exercise. There are many things we can do in our daily lives to optimize it. Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT, shares how to build the foundation for a healthy metabolism, as well as ways to dig deeper if you're not seeing results or feeling your best.   Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcri...

Results are a lagging indicator of our habits . Lindsay Ogden, CPT, nutrition coach, walks us through her four-step process — what she calls the IPTR method — for developing lasting health habits, so you have the know-how and a tactical plan to go after your goals. You'll see how, with a little upfront attention, intentional steps can turn into automatic daily actions.   Find the episode highlight...

"When we start conversations — uncomfortable, courageous conversations — that's what leads to change." Join us for this conversation with Life Time Inclusion Council members David Pettrone Swalve and Lindsey Frey Palmquist as we talk about inclusion, diversity, having real conversations, and the work we can do to better ourselves and our communities.   Find the episode highlights, get related reso...

There are a lot of reasons the holidays can be challenging — especially this year. Jen Elmquist, LMFT, director of Life Time Mind, offers a toolbox of tips for handling the holidays in the midst of a pandemic, from changing traditions to complicated relationships to coping with all the other emotions we're feeling as we approach the season.   Find the episode highlights, get related resources and...

In this episode, Olympic sprinter Mechelle Lewis Freeman shares her story of drive and commitment as she trained for the 2008 Olympics — and how she applies those same characteristics to the work she does today as a high-performance coach and the founder of her nonprofit, TrackGirlz. She also offers advice we can all follow around owning our own path, staying true to our core beliefs, overcoming s...

Regardless of your age, speed, geographic location, or economic status, running can be a lifelong sport. Coach Frankie Ruiz, co-founder of the Life Time–Miami Marathon, shares his top tips for training, whether you're a new runner or getting back into it, as well as how he uses his love of running to inspire others and improve his community. Plus, he tells us what he's been up to now that most ath...

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are most often connected to sports-related trauma, yet nearly half occur in everyday life from incidents such as slips, falls, and even infections. They can affect many integral aspects of our lives, including cognition, focus, vision, balance, and function. The good news: There's hope for healing. Jeremy Schmoe, DC, joins us to talk about how to identify abnormalit...