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Life Time Talks

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Featuring conversations with experts in fitness, nutrition, health and well-being, Life Time Talks delves into different healthy-living topics in each episode, talking with trusted experts who share their insights and knowledge so you have the information and tools you need to live a healthy, purpose-driven life — whatever that means to you.

Life Time Talks is a production of Life Time — Healthy Way of Life. It’s hosted by Jamie Martin, editor in chief of Life Time’s Experience Life magazine, and David Freeman, the national director of Alpha for Life Time. Check back every Tuesday for a new episode.

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S8 E3: Why It’s Worth it to Test for At-Home Food Reactions With Katie Knafla, RD

March 26, 2024 09:00 - 20 minutes - 38 MB

Food sensitivities are prevalent and problematic — and they can be hard to pinpoint without testing for them. Katie Knafla, RD, explains what food sensitivities are, what causes them, and what symptoms serve as signs that you may have them. She also how you can test for food sensitivities and offers advice for what to do to heal your gut once you get the results.    Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.life...

S8 E2: Ask the Dietitians: Your Nutrition Questions, Answered (Part Two) With Anika Christ, RD, and Samantha McKinney, RD

March 19, 2024 09:00 - 43 minutes - 80.9 MB

Which supplement ingredients should I avoid? What is considered “clean eating”? Are there healthy habits to never waiver on? Life Time dietitians Anika Christ, RD, and Samantha McKinney, RD, join us once again to answer common nutrition questions they hear from clients — including these and more.   Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/ask-the-dietitians-your-nutrition-questions-answere...

S8 E1: Constant Change: How to Embrace It and Adapt With Jamie Martin and David Freeman

March 12, 2024 09:00 - 18 minutes - 25.9 MB

To start the eighth season of Life Time Talks, cohosts Jamie Martin and David Freeman have a discussion around change — acknowledging that although we often inherently feel resistant to it, change is a constant. When we can accept and embrace it, we can see continue to grow and adapt in meaningful ways.   Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/constant-change-how-to-embrace-it-and-continue-to-ad...

S7 E20: Caring for Caregivers With Laura van Dernoot Lipsky, MSW

December 19, 2023 10:00 - 43 minutes - 80.7 MB

Whether you’re in a position of caregiving for loved ones or in an industry in which it’s your job to do so, caring for others can take an invisible toll on one’s health. It’s made even more challenging by the lack or absence of societal systems to support caregivers.   Laura van Dernoot Lipsky, MSW, explains the effects of caregiving, including the corresponding struggles you may experience — such as trauma, decision fatigue, and overwhelm. She also shares ideas for how caregivers can c...

S7 E19: How to Thrive With Anxiety With David H. Rosmarin, PhD

December 12, 2023 10:00 - 41 minutes - 76.6 MB

Anxiety has been on the rise for the past several years — and it’s something that can range from feeling uncomfortable to debilitating for those who experience it. David H. Rosmarin, PhD, helps us understand why anxiety is a normal bodily response and how we can change our relationship with it to turn it into something that can actually help us thrive in our lives.   Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lif...

S7 E18: Embracing Intuitive Training With Ultramarathoner Courtney Dauwalter

December 05, 2023 10:00 - 37 minutes - 68.4 MB

Ultramarathoner Courtney Dauwalter is no stranger to pushing her body and mind to the extreme — she’s done it time and again as she pursues ultra-endurance goals. To prepare for long races (many of which exceed 100 miles), she uses a method of “intuitive training,” an approach in which she tunes in and listens to the messages from her body and mind. In this episode, Dauwalter shares what led her to embrace this mode of training and how she consistently pushes forward in these big efforts — e...

S7 E17: Living Well While You Live Long: The Growing Quest for Longevity With Jeff Zwiefel and Jim LaValle, RPh, CCM

December 04, 2023 10:00 - 39 minutes - 73.1 MB

Most of us, regardless of our age, are looking to optimize not only our lifespan, but also our health span. In recent years, this quest for longevity has contributed to a growing business with significant economic impact.   In this, episode, Jeff Zwiefel and Jim LaValle, RPh, CCM, discuss the lifestyle factors that contribute to a long and healthy life, as well as the growing body of resources and tools that can support this effort, including MIORA Performance and Longevity at Life Time....

S7 E16: What Are Macros and Calories? With Paul Kriegler, RD, CPT

November 28, 2023 10:00 - 49 minutes - 91 MB

Macros and calories are often the focus for many individuals who are pursuing health-related goals, particularly those tied to body composition. Yet as straightforward as these essential elements of nutrition may seem, they are actually quite complicated and nuanced. Paul Kriegler, RD, CPT, helps us understand the differences between macros and calories and the roles they play in our health and well-being. He also offers insights for how to think about them when it comes to healthy eating. ...

S7 E15: The Loneliness Epidemic: Why a Sense of Belonging Is Essential to Our Well-Being With Henry Emmons, MD

November 21, 2023 10:00 - 20 minutes - 28.6 MB

Labeled by the U.S. Surgeon General as an epidemic, loneliness is affecting our population at alarming rates and having a devastating impact on both our physical and mental health. In addition to contributing to the increased risks of heart disease, dementia, and stroke, lacking social connection has been proven to be as detrimental to physical health as smoking. Henry Emmons, MD, shares more about these health effects and offers some tangible steps we can all take to increase our sense of b...

S7 E14: Why Active Metabolic Assessment? With Anika Christ, CPT, RD

November 14, 2023 10:00 - 25 minutes - 35.7 MB

The Active Metabolic Assessment, often referred to as an AMA, is a test that assesses your current fitness status and provides data that can inform your fitness program and make your workouts more efficient. Anika Christ, CPT, RD, explains what the AMA is, the data you get from it, why that information is important, and how to use it to tailor your exercise regimen.  Editor's note: In the two instances during the episode in which carbon monoxide is mentioned, it is intended to be "carbon d...

S7 E13: How Do I Rest — Really? Understanding the 7 Types of Rest With Barbara Powell, MA, NBC-HWC

November 07, 2023 10:00 - 52 minutes - 72 MB

Rest is essential to our health and wellness, yet it often gets pushed to the side in favor of other things that require our time and attention. Importantly, it’s not just physical rest we need: There are six other types that contribute to our overall well-being.    In this episode, Barbara Powell, MA, NBC-HWC, joins us to first explain the signs and symptoms of under-rest to watch for. She then delves into the seven versions of rest we need, and for each, the micro, macro, and habitual ...

S7 E12: The Downsides of the Sweet Stuff: All About Sugar and Sugar Alternatives With Paul Kriegler, RD, CPT

October 31, 2023 09:00 - 44 minutes - 60.9 MB

Sugar is everywhere, and — as with so many things — too much of it is detrimental to our health and well-being. While this is common knowledge for many, most of us are still consuming well more than is recommended, and the topic has gotten even more confusing in recent years with the proliferation of artificial and natural sweeteners. Paul Kriegler, RD, CPT, explains the body-wide health effects of sugar, the pros and cons of the various types of sweet sources, and how we can be more mindful...

S7 E11: Workplace Burnout Is Real: Signs, Symptoms & How to Take Action With Henry Emmons, MD

October 24, 2023 09:00 - 24 minutes - 33.4 MB

Professional burnout rates are at an all-time high across many industries — and our always-on culture certainly contributes to the rising issue. Henry Emmons, MD, joins us to talk about how to recognize if you’re experiencing burnout, what causes it to occur, and the short- and long-term solutions you can try for relief.    Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/workplace-burnout-signs-s...

S7 E10: Leaning on a Breast Friend: How Two Women Supported Each Other Through Their Breast Cancer Journeys With Jayme Zylstra and Becky Attard

October 19, 2023 09:00 - 59 minutes - 82.2 MB

Breast cancer affects one in eight women in the United States every year, and 2.3 million women worldwide. Every breast cancer story is different, and in this episode, we’re highlighting two — and sharing how these two women connected along their journeys to become “breast friends” and irreplaceable sources of support for one another.    Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/leaning-on-...

S7 E9: Ask the Dietitians: Your Nutrition Questions, Answered With Anika Christ, RD & Samantha McKinney, RD

October 17, 2023 09:00 - 56 minutes - 78 MB

Is there an ideal diet? Do I need to be taking supplements? What should I eat before and after exercising? Life Time dietitians Anika Christ, RD, and Samantha McKinney, RD, join us to answer the most common nutrition questions they hear from members — including these and more.   Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/ask-the-dietitians-your-nutrition-questions-answered   Have thought...

S7 E8: Ask the Trainers: Your Fitness Questions, Answered With Makoto Matsuo, CPT & Sarah Pope, CPT

October 10, 2023 09:00 - 30 minutes - 41.7 MB

What’s the right exercise routine for me? How often should I be working out? How can I make progress when I’m starved for time? Life Time trainers Makoto Matsuo, CPT, and Sarah Pope, CPT, join us to answer a few of the most common fitness questions they hear from members.   Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/ask-the-trainers-your-fitness-questions-answered   Have thoughts you’d l...

S7 E7: Why Collagen? With Anika Christ, RD

October 03, 2023 09:00 - 13 minutes - 19.4 MB

Collagen is something of a buzzword in the nutrition world of late, yet this nutrient has always been important to our overall health. As our eating patterns have steered toward processed and convenience foods over the past 60 years, our dietary needs for collagen have increased — hence the growing interest in collagen supplementation. Anika Christ, RD, explains what collagen is, its role in our body, and its advantages for health. She also offers guidance around supplementation and supporti...

S7 E6: A Vision for Success — in Life, Fitness, and Beyond With Shark Tank’s Daymond John

September 26, 2023 09:00 - 50 minutes - 69.8 MB

Daymond John, entrepreneur and Shark Tank investor, has a story that features years of sacrifice, hard work, and perseverance — and that resulted in a rewarding and highly successful professional life. In recent years, John has put those same attributes to work as he’s invested in his personal health and well-being. In this conversation, he speaks to overcoming setbacks, approaching goal setting, and his health journey and current regimen, and shares insights that anyone can apply to their o...

S7 E5: The Stages of Menopause + How to Support Your Body With Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT

September 19, 2023 09:00 - 48 minutes - 89.8 MB

Menopause is a normal physiological process that affects every woman at some point in their life, yet it’s only as of late that it’s being discussed more openly. Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT, discusses what happens to our bodies during menopause and its various stages, the symptoms one can expect and why they occur, and the lifestyle habits and behaviors we can implement to support our bodies during this transitional time.   Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the t...

S7 E4: Why Dynamic Stretch? With Danny King, Master Trainer

September 12, 2023 09:00 - 18 minutes - 33.6 MB

Dynamic Stretch is Life Time’s unique approach to one-on-one, assisted-stretch sessions — but what does this protocol actually entail? And how is working with a stretch specialist different than stretching on your own? Danny King, Master Trainer, explains Dynamic Stretch and the support it delivers for improved function, mobility, and performance.   Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/...

S7 E3: How to Keep Your Brain Healthy as You Age With Edward Park, PhD

September 05, 2023 09:00 - 56 minutes - 105 MB

Our brains age just like the rest of our bodies, and just like it’s important to care for our bodies so we can move functionally well for as long as possible, it’s also essential to do everything we can to maintain and support healthy brain function as the years pass by. With the current absence of effective treatment options for most neurological diseases, prevention really is the best treatment for them, and it’s never too early — or too late — to start. Edward Park, PhD, explains what to ...

S7 E2: A 5-Step Plan for Starting a New Workout Routine With Lindsay Ogden, CPT

August 29, 2023 09:00 - 36 minutes - 50.3 MB

Getting into a workout routine can be difficult, especially if you’re new to it or have hit pause for a while. Lindsay Ogden, CPT, shares her secret steps for success that anyone can follow to begin — or begin again — and that can set them up for consistent and long-lasting fitness progress.   Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/a-5-step-plan-for-starting-a-new-workout-routine   H...

S7 E1: Be Your Own Best Health Advocate With Ryan Sutter

August 22, 2023 09:00 - 52 minutes - 72.7 MB

A Lyme disease diagnosis and accompanying body-wide pain and debilitating fatigue led Ryan Sutter — firefighter, endurance athlete, and Bachelorette alum — to take action to find answers, treatment options, and a path toward wellness. In this episode, Sutter shares his health journey, as well as advice for pushing through challenge, fighting health obstacles, and advocating for your well-being.    Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode...

S6 E23: A Mid-Year Reflection With Jamie Martin and David Freeman

June 13, 2023 09:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MB

Many people put a lot of stock in goal-setting at the start of a new year, but it’s important to also check in with ourselves at various points throughout the year: What’s working? What did I learn? What did I achieve? What should I stop? What should I start?     In this final episode of season 6, Jamie Martin and David Freeman consider what they’ve learned from this season’s episodes and personally reflect on changes and challenges they’ve experienced in the first half of the year.    ...

S6 E22: Live, Work, Play: Bringing a Healthy Way of Life in to All of Your Spaces With James O’Reilly and Eric Padget

May 30, 2023 09:00 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MB

Our wants and needs in our work and home environments have changed, with many of us prioritizing health-supportive features now more than ever. In this episode, James O’Reilly, president of Life Time Work, and Eric Padget, senior director of real estate for Life Time Living, share how health can be better integrated into spaces and how Life Time has responded to this desire with the offerings of Life Time Work coworking spaces and Life Time Living apartment homes, respectively.   Find th...

S6 E21: The Mind-Body Connection: Tapping in to Mindfulness Through Movement With Jessie Syfko

May 09, 2023 09:00 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MB

The mind-body connection refers to how our thoughts, beliefs, attitudes, and feelings either positively or negatively influence our physical bodies — and vice versa. It can be a truly powerful resource to tap into. In this episode, Jessie Syfko explains more about this connection, the benefits it provides, how we can grow it, and the integral relationship it has to our fitness efforts.   Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https:...

S6 E20: Why Lunges? With Alec Blenis, CPT, CSCS

April 18, 2023 09:00 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MB

Lunges are a fundamental movement for strengthening muscles from your waist down. Yet because they appear easier to perform than they actually are, many people do too many too soon and end up discouraged or with lower-back or knee injuries. Alec Blenis, CPT, CSCS, explains why this move is a staple in strength and conditioning programs and how to add lunges into your routine in a safe and beneficial way.    Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for th...

S6 E19: Allergies, Sensitivities, Intolerances: All About Food Reactions With Samantha McKinney, RD

April 11, 2023 09:00 - 36 minutes - 50.4 MB

Adverse reactions to many foods are on the rise, and while allergies are often more easily identifiable, sensitivities and intolerances typically are not. Regardless, they can all cause troubling effects in the body. Samantha McKinney, RD, explains the differences between food allergies, sensitivities, and intolerances, what the common food offenders are, how to spot signs of a reaction, and — in the case of the latter two — why those signs are often symptoms but not the root cause.    F...

S6 E18: Why Fitness Competitions? With Danny King, Master Trainer

April 04, 2023 09:00 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

The term “fitness competition” often conjures images of bodybuilding events, but it’s much more encompassing than those, including 5Ks and marathons, powerlifting meets, obstacle course races, and more. Danny King, Master Trainer, explains why he thinks everybody — at any fitness or experience level — can benefit from participating in a fitness event.   Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at  https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/po...

S6 E17: Finding Strength in Partnership With Brian McKinney, CPT, and Roshini Rajkumar

March 28, 2023 09:00 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MB

Working with a coach or personal trainer can boost your fitness efforts and help you make meaningful progress toward your goals. Sometimes, however, we overlook how powerful the partnership can be, including the gains that go beyond physical fitness. In this episode, we hear the firsthand experience of Life Time member Roshini Rajkumar and her coach Brian McKinney, CPT, how they get the most out of their experience working together, and what to look for in your own trainer-client relationshi...

S6 E16: Why Massage? With Zac Ellis

March 21, 2023 09:00 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MB

Many view massage as a luxury or splurge — but some experts argue that it’s an investment in your health and wellness and deserves to be part of your routine. Zac Ellis, certified massage therapist, explains why he suggests adjusting your perceptions around massage, the benefits that can be reaped from the practice, the different types of massage modalities, and how to get the most out of a session.   Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this epi...

S6 E15: What Is Inflammation? With Gregory Plotnikoff, MD

March 14, 2023 09:00 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MB

Inflammation is a natural bodily response that is essential in acute circumstances — we need it to happen we get a paper cut or if we’re fighting a head cold. Its harmful effects occur, however, when it becomes chronic and systemic. Functional-medicine practitioner Gregory Plotnikoff, MD, shares what to know about inflammation, including what causes it, how it impacts our health, ways we can test for it, and proactive steps we can take in our daily lives to tame it.   Find the episode hi...

S6 E14: What to Know About Nutritional Supplementation With Paul Kriegler, RD, CPT 

March 07, 2023 10:00 - 53 minutes - 49.5 MB

There’s a lot of confusion around supplements, leaving many wondering, “What supplements should I take?” or “Do I even need to take any at all?” Paul Kriegler, RD, CPT, shares the top supplements he recommends for most everyone, why supplementing is perhaps more important now than ever, and the importance of quality and how to identify the best options.   Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/po...

S6 E13: Sprints, Strength, and Balance: A Look at Ultra Fit Training With Mechelle Lewis Freeman, Olympian and Ultra Fit Coach

March 01, 2023 10:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MB

The blend of sprinting with strength and balance work makes Ultra Fit training unique in its ability to improve your functional fitness and push you to your athletic limits. It’s also why Bahram Akradi, the founder and CEO of Life Time and developer of this format, describes Ultra Fit as one of the “most efficient, effective workouts.” In this episode, track and field Olympian and Ultra Fit Coach Mechelle Lewis Freeman digs into the science behind the training and explains how it’s designed ...

S6 E12: Why Ultra Fit? With Hayley Akradi, Ultra Fit Coach

February 28, 2023 10:00 - 15 minutes - 20.8 MB

Ultra Fit is a signature group training format at Life Time that combines sprint interval training with strength and stability work — and was designed with a competitive athlete in mind. But what is the class like? What results does it elicit? And how does it differ from other training programs? In this mini episode, Hayley Akradi, Ultra Fit Coach and national program ambassador, shares what’s good to know about this format.    Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view ...

S6 E11: Strength Train to Build Mental Muscle With Konnor Fleming, Alpha Master Coach

February 22, 2023 10:00 - 32 minutes - 45 MB

Most people think about the impact of strength training on their physique — but sometimes it’s the mental benefits that can offer the greatest gains. Konnor Fleming, Alpha Master Coach, explains the advantages of a well-designed strength program, particularly the connection to mental and emotional health, and how those results can come from Alpha programming.   Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime....

S6 E10: Why Alpha? With Konnor Fleming, Alpha Master Coach

February 21, 2023 10:00 - 15 minutes - 21.5 MB

Alpha is a signature group training format at Life Time that’s centered around Olympic-style lifting and metabolic conditioning. But what is the class like? What results does it elicit? And how does it differ from other training programs? In this mini episode, Konnor Fleming, Master Alpha Coach, shares what to know about this format.   Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/why-alpha   ...

S6 E9: The Importance of Heart-Rate Zone Training With Omaur Bliss, GTX Coach

February 15, 2023 10:00 - 31 minutes - 43.2 MB

Understanding your heart-rate zones allows you to approach your fitness efforts in a more personalized way — working at the right intensity level and tapping into the right fuel source for your body at the right time. Omaur Bliss, GTX Coach, explains more about the benefits of this type of training and the ways it’s integrated into GTX programming.   Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcas...

S6 E8: Why GTX? With Omaur Bliss, GTX Coach

February 14, 2023 10:00 - 17 minutes - 24.6 MB

GTX is a signature group training format at Life Time that’s a 50/50 blend of cardio and strength. But what is the class like? What results does it elicit? And how does it differ from other training programs? In this mini episode, Omaur Bliss, GTX Coach, shares those details and more about this format.   Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/why-gtx   Have thoughts you’d like to shar...

S6 E7: Why Gravel Racing? With Kristi Mohn and Michelle Duffy

February 07, 2023 10:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MB

Gravel racing has seen an upswing in popularity and participation in recent years — but why? In this mini episode, Kristi Mohn and Michelle Duffy, who work on the Life Time Athletic Events team, share more about this sport, how it’s different from other types of cycling, and why it’s something more people — from casual riders to professional athletes — are taking part in.   Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experienceli...

S6 E6: Planning, Preparation, and Practice: Why Programs Matter for Progress With Jamie Martin and David Freeman

January 31, 2023 10:00 - 27 minutes - 37.8 MB

A month or so into the New Year, it’s common for people to fall off their goals. Often this isn’t for a lack of want or will, but rather not having the right program in place. Life Time Talks cohosts Jamie Martin and David Freeman share how they’re personally approaching their own aspirations this year, explain the reasons why having a program can be a game-changer, and offer considerations to help you move forward on your own plan.   Find the episode highlights, get related resources an...

S6 E5: How Much Protein Do I Need? With Paul Kriegler, RD, CPT

January 24, 2023 10:00 - 40 minutes - 56.3 MB

If you ask any of the Life Time dietitians — including this episode’s guest, Paul Krieger, RD, CPT — they’ll note that one of the most important things you can do for your nutrition is make sure you’re consuming enough quality protein. Kriegler explains why this macronutrient is so critical for health, and he shares how much protein you need, what animal and plant sources are the best, and ways to support your body in properly digesting and absorbing it.   Find the episode highlights, ge...

S6 E4: Why 1-2-12? With Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT

January 17, 2023 10:00 - 15 minutes - 21.8 MB

While many are tempted by the latest eating fad or trendy diet, the team at Life Time has long maintained that sustainable, healthy food habits are based on a few foundational practices. In this mini episode, Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT, introduces us to 1-2-12, Life Time’s new nutrition system that offers a framework nearly anyone can use to improve their eating behaviors.   Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencel...

S6 E3: How to Detox With Whole Foods With Anika Christ, RD

January 10, 2023 10:00 - 41 minutes - 57 MB

“Detox” is a long-debated topic: Some associate it with deprivation, while others think the practice is not necessary because of our body’s natural detoxification systems. Anika Christ, RD, joins us to clear up the confusion, and explains how to detox your body with a whole-foods approach that feels far from depriving — and that can support nearly everyone in feeling and functioning better.   Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at ...

S6 E2: What Is Self-Care, Really? With Brie Vortherms, MA, LMFT, and Barbara Powell, MA

January 03, 2023 10:00 - 45 minutes - 63 MB

“Self-care” is a term that gets tossed around a lot, but what is self-care, really? In this episode, Brie Vortherms, MA, LMFT, and Barbara Powell, MA, of Life Time Mind talk about it in a way that may be new to you — and explain why they think it should be rebranded as “performance recovery.” They share the 12 types of self-care and three categories of ways to integrate it into our lives so we can better support our health and well-being.   Find the episode highlights, get related resour...

S6 E1: Why Dynamic Personal Training? With Anna Taylor, CPT

November 15, 2022 10:00 - 22 minutes - 31.2 MB

Dynamic Personal Training is Life Time’s unique philosophy around a fully engaged approach to training — but what is it exactly? And how is it different from other one-on-one training programs? Anna Taylor, CPT, explains Dynamic Personal Training and the unique experience — and elevated results — it delivers to members.   Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/why-dynamic-personal-traini...

S5 E18: Why ARORA? With Renée Main

September 20, 2022 09:00 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MB

Becoming a grandparent, caring for aging parents, getting unfavorable health news, not moving the ways you used to — there are several points in our lives, especially when we get older, when age becomes a front-of-mind topic. To support older adults who want to be healthy and fit as they age, Life Time created the ARORA program. The co-founder, Renée Main, joins us in this mini episode to talk about its genesis and all that it offers to members.   Find the episode highlights, get related...

S5 E17: 10 Rules for Aging Well With Frank Lipman, MD

August 26, 2022 09:00 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MB

Every second of every day, all of us are aging, and yet we often wait to address — or altogether avoid — age-related concerns about our health until we reach a certain point in our years or our capabilities begin to diminish. Frank Lipman, MD, shares 10 essential factors he’s outlined for aging well, emphasizing that it’s never too late — or too early — to start embracing them, and that it’s not as difficult as you might think.   Find the episode highlights, get related resources and vie...

S5 E16: Insights From a Life Time Trainer: The Constants For Making Fitness Progress With Jason Stella, CPT

August 09, 2022 09:00 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MB

In this conversation with Jason Stella, CPT, PES, CES, we get his perspective on the constants of fitness that he’s seen over his 25-plus years in the industry, as well as where he thinks it’s headed. Plus, he shares what to look for to find a trainer who can best support you — and offers advice on shifting your mindset so you’re ready to make real, lasting change.   Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lif...

S5 E15: Why Dance? With Jeimy Bueno Prisby

August 02, 2022 09:00 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MB

Dance is more than a physically beneficial form of fitness: It evokes happiness, mental relief, and social connection. In this mini episode, Jeimy Bueno Prisby explains why you don’t need to be a “dancer” to enjoy the advantages of moving your body.   Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/why-dance    Have thoughts you’d like to share or topic ideas for future episodes? Email us at l...