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Life Time Talks
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…
Episodes
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S6 E14: What to Know About Nutritional Supplementation With Paul Kriegler, RD, CPT
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…
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S6 E13: Sprints, Strength, and Balance: A Look at Ultra Fit Training With Mechelle Lewis Freeman, Olympian and Ultra Fit Coach
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…
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S6 E12: Why Ultra Fit? With Hayley Akradi, Ultra Fit Coach
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…
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S6 E11: Strength Train to Build Mental Muscle With Konnor Fleming, Alpha Master Coach
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…
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S6 E10: Why Alpha? With Konnor Fleming, Alpha Master Coach
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?…
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S6 E9: The Importance of Heart-Rate Zone Training With Omaur Bliss, GTX Coach
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…
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S6 E8: Why GTX? With Omaur Bliss, GTX Coach
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…
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S6 E7: Why Gravel Racing? With Kristi Mohn and Michelle Duffy
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…
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S6 E6: Planning, Preparation, and Practice: Why Programs Matter for Progress With Jamie Martin and David Freeman
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…
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S6 E5: How Much Protein Do I Need? With Paul Kriegler, RD, CPT
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…
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S6 E4: Why 1-2-12? With Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT
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…
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S6 E3: How to Detox With Whole Foods With Anika Christ, RD
"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…
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S6 E2: What Is Self-Care, Really? With Brie Vortherms, MA, LMFT, and Barbara Powell, MA
"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…
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S6 E1: Why Dynamic Personal Training? With Anna Taylor, CPT
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…
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S5 E18: Why ARORA? With Renée Main
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…
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S5 E17: 10 Rules for Aging Well With Frank Lipman, MD
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…
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S5 E16: Insights From a Life Time Trainer: The Constants For Making Fitness Progress With Jason Stella, CPT
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…
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S5 E15: Why Dance? With Jeimy Bueno Prisby
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…
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S5 E14: Why Self-Compassion is a Learnable Skill — and One We ALL Need With Kristin Neff, PhD
Self-compassion is a powerful tool for improving our own well-being and our relationships — yet cultural blocks often dissuade us from practicing this skill…
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S5 E13: Why GameFace? With DeVentri Jordan
From a young age, sports offer a way to stay active and learn valuable life skills. For some, they become an ambition as they get older. In this mini episode…
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S5 E12: How to Balance Your Blood Sugar With Samantha McKinney, RD
It's estimated that as many as one in three U.S. adults have impaired blood-sugar control — and most are unaware until disease diagnosis. This often means…
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S5 E11: Becoming a Pickleballer With Ben Johns
Ben Johns is one of the top-ranked pickleball players worldwide, and at just 23, he has been labeled the "the present (and future) of pickleball." In this…
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S5 E10: All About Heart-Rate Training: How to Use it to Maximize Your Fitness Efforts With Danny King, Master Trainer
Heart rate can be a powerful tool for building fitness and seeing results from your exercise regimen. Danny King, Master Trainer, shares what to know about…
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S5 E9: Why Omega-3s? With Paul Kriegler, RD, CPT
Without sufficient intake of omega-3s, our health can suffer: We might experience more inflammation, our cell signaling may be inhibited, and our cognitive…
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S5 E8: Struggling With Stress: Why It's So Prevalent + What You Can Do With Henry Emmons, MD
More so than ever, rates of stress are high: Many of us are experiencing it at great intensities and for far too long. Henry Emmons, MD, talks about the impact…
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S5 E7: Going Beyond the Endzone With Larry Fitzgerald
NFL legend Larry Fitzgerald joins us to talk about his decision to step away from football on his own terms after 17 seasons, how he intentionally planned for…
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S5 E6: Why Cold for Recovery? With Danny King
Cold plunges, cryotherapy, ice baths, cold application — the use of cold therapy for physical and mental gains has risen to popularity of late. In this mini…
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S5 E5: An Honest Talk About Mental Health With Dr. Mondo
Anxiety, depression, limited self-beliefs, perpetual feeling states — we all experience mental-health struggles, and what we often don't realize is the effect…
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S5 E4: Why Water Workouts? With Rob Glick
The water provides advantages not available from forms of land exercise, making it a valuable addition to anyone's fitness regimen — whether you use it as an…
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S5 E3: How to Be Healthy in an Unhealthy World With Pilar Gerasimo
While many of us have the desire to be healthy, the unfortunate reality is that our culture is not set up to make it easy — and often makes it really hard…
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S5 E2: Why Pickleball? With Ajay Pant
Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in America — but why? Ajay Pant shares the reasons the sport has exploded in popularity and what it is about the game…
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S5 E1: Everyday Habits for Building Immunity With Paul Kriegler, RD, CPT
The topic of immunity has gotten a lot of attention because of the pandemic, yet our immune systems always need support so we're healthy and strong at the…
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S4 E16: Why Signature Group Training? With Nastassia Smith
Many people engage with group training programs for the community and accountability — and because, when designed based on science and research, they can offer…
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S4 E15: Reflection and Opportunity: How We're Approaching Our Well-Being in 2022 With Jamie Martin & David Freeman
Many of us set big goals — particularly around our health — each time we enter a new year. But how can we make sure they are sustained and continue to evolve…
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S4 E14: Why Magnesium? With Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT
Magnesium is one of the most prevalent minerals in the body, impacting how we feel and function every day — yet it's also the second most common nutrient…
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S4 E13: A Closer Look at Health Care With Dr. Marty Makary, MPH
Our health-care industry can be confusing and difficult to navigate — and it presents challenges when the lifestyle changes that can help manage or prevent…
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S4 E12: Is Intermittent Fasting Right for You? With Paul Kriegler, RD, LD, CPT
Intermittent fasting is referred to in various terms — 16:8, alternate-day fasting, 5:2, time-restricted eating. But even if you're simply just choosing to…
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S4 E11: Why Vitamin D? With Anika Christ, RD, CPT
Vitamin D is the most common micronutrient deficiency — but it's also one that we can prevent with relative ease. In this mini episode, Anika Christ, RD, CPT…
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S4 E10: Why Pilates? With Kathryn Coyle
Pilates is a system of exercise designed to train the entire body— from the core out — and it can offer benefits to nearly everyone, regardless of fitness…
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S4 E9: When the Hard Stuff Happens . . . With Nora McInerny, Author, Podcast Creator, and Public Speaker
At one point or another in all our lives, we will all go through hard things. We typically can't prepare for them and they can catch us off guard, and yet we…
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S4 E8: Why Kettlebells? With Maggie Fazeli Fard, RKC
Kettlebells are a ballistic tool that can be used for building strength, endurance, and mobility. They're versatile and modifiable, and can benefit everyone…
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S4 E7: Straight From the Coaches: Your Health & Fitness Questions, Answered With Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT & Lindsay Ogden, CPT
What do I do if I'm not seeing results? How often do I need to exercise? How many calories should I be eating? Life Time coaches Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT…
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S4 E6: Why Recovery? With Danny King, Master Trainer
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…
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S4 E5: Thyroid Health: How to Identify Imbalances + Tips for Support With Samantha McKinney, RD
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…
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S4 E4: Why Meditation? With Eric Jeffers
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…
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S4 E3: Building Mental Health Through Nutrition With Dr. Drew Ramsey
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…
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S4 E2: Why Hydration? With Paul Kriegler, RD
Our bodies are 70 percent water, so maintaining a healthy body starts with sustaining healthy hydration habits. In this mini episode, Paul Kriegler, RD…
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S4 E1: A Holistic Approach to Health — and Weight Loss With Anika Christ, RD, CPT
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…
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S3 E15: Being Coachable With NFL Veteran Desmond Howard
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…
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S3 E14: Fueling for Your Workouts With Cliff Edberg, RD, Master Trainer
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…
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S3 E13: Living in Your Light With Kemma Cunningham, Life Time Group Fitness Performer
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…
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S3 E12: Awakening to Your Authentic Self With Dr. Shefali Tsabary, Psychologist and Best-Selling Author
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 —…
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S3 E11: Salt's Place in a Healthy Diet With Darryl Bosshardt of Redmond Real Salt
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…
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S3 E10: The Science of Strength With Ebenezer Samuel, CSCS, fitness director of Men's Health
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…
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S3 E9: Farmers' Markets, Gardens, and Eating Fresh With Chef Ryan Dodge
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…
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S3 E8: Cultivating Ikigai: A Tool for a Happy, Fulfilled Life With Jeanne Rosner, MD
"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…
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S3 E7: The Importance of Food Heritage With Chef Marcus Samuelsson
Food provides a window into our culture. Celebrated chef Marcus Samuelsson talks about the soul of American food, specifically Black food traditions, and how…
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S3 E6: Opening Up to Vulnerability With Barbara Powell, MA, MindCoach
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…
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S3 E5: Inspired to Move With @KaisaFit
Movement can take many shapes and forms outside of structured workouts. Kaisa Keranen, CPT — AKA KaisaFit — flips the script on common perceptions of fitness…
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S3 E4: Bringing in Joy With Ingrid Fetell Lee
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…