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General Health

6 Misconceptions About Blood Pressure to Rethink

By Paul Kriegler, RD, CPT
It’s time to cut through the confusion about this common health metric.
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Food Culture | Nutrition Tips

5 Ways to Spot a Bad Supplement

By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT
Look for these ingredients to avoid.
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Food Culture | Nutrition Tips

5 Easy Ways to Upgrade Your Diet

By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT
Eating healthy can be easy — yet overcomplex science often steers us away from getting started. Here are some simple modifications you can implement when it comes elevating your personal nutrition.
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General Health | Training Tips

Masks and Exercise: What You Need to Know About Working Out Safely and Effectively

By The Life Time Training Team
The Life Time Training team offers insights, tips, and reminders to help you adjust to mask-wearing during exercise.
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Food Culture | General Health

Curcumin: Health Benefits of Turmeric’s Most Powerful Compound

By The Life Time Training Team
This medicinal botanical is one of the oldest, most-studied, and safest on the planet.
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Food Culture | Nutrition Tips

6 Reasons to Use Vegan Protein Powder

By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT
Why it might be for you — even if you’re not vegan.
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Food Culture | Nutrition Tips

5 Healthy On-the-Go Breakfasts

By The Life Time Training Team
Short on time? Fuel your day with one of these portable, make-ahead meals.
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General Health | Metabolism

Why Strength Matters for Weight Loss

By Paul Kriegler, RD, CPT
Discover the impact strength training can have on your weight-loss efforts — plus how it can benefit other areas of your health.
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Food Culture | Nutrition Tips

Why Whey Is One of the Best Sources of Protein

By The Life Time Training Team
Discover the many health benefits of whey, plus how much to use and when.
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Food Culture | Nutrition Tips

Can Drinking Kombucha Help Me Lose Weight?

By The Life Time Training Team
Get the scoop on this trendy tea — including the ways it could benefit your health and what to watch out for in store-bought varieties.
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General Health | Training Tips

Why Standing Desks Are Here to Stay

By The Life Time Training Team
You’ve likely heard sitting is the new smoking, but do you know just how problematic it can be? Learn why you may want to embrace standing desks, walking meetings, and other forms of fitting in movement throughout the day.
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Nutrition Tips | Supplements

Creatine: Why This Supplement Is Not Just for Bodybuilders

By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT
Creatine is one of the most well-researched supplements available — yet there are many misconceptions that surround it. Learn what's true, what's false, and how creatine could benefit your health.
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Equipment-Based Workouts | Training Tips

The Ultimate Guide to Low Back Pain

By Eric Proper
Plus, a strength-program to help you recover from low back pain.
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Hormones

Balancing Your Sex Hormones

By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT
This group of hormones can impact everything from fertility and libido to weight management and mood. Learn the role they play and how to tell if they’re off, plus seven strategies to help keep them balanced.
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General Health | Sleep

Circadian Rhythm: Why This Pattern is Key to Your Health

By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT
Understand the many ways a rhythmic circadian cycle can impact your health — and eight lifestyle factors that can help optimize it.
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General Health | Sleep

7 Warning Signs of Under-Recovery

By The Life Time Training Team
Plus, what you can to do to recover better.
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Food Culture | Nutrition Tips

5 High-Protein Meals

By Anika Christ, RD, CPT
Easy to make (and kid friendly!) meals to lessen at-home menu fatigue.
A woman looking at her fitness tracker after exercising.
Training Tips

The Afterburn Effect: Excess Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumption

By Tom Nikkola, CSCS, CISSN
Wondering if it’s actually possible to burn calories after your workout? Learn what “the afterburn effect” really is and what it could mean for your training sessions.
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General Health | Hormones

Growth Hormone: The Ultimate Guide

By The Life Time Training Team
Many lifestyle factors affect this important hormone — and there’s a lot you can do to optimize it in your own body.
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General Health | Metabolism

Measuring Body Weight

By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT
Have weight loss goals? Learn what makes up your body weight — and why you want to use methods outside of the scale to measure your progress.
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Food Culture | Nutrition Tips

Is an Elimination Diet Right for You?

By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT
Learn how this temporary eating approach could help you determine which foods are best for your body — and which ones are not.
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