Ordering groceries online or through an app and having them delivered to your door is an unmatched — and increasingly popular — convenience that can both save you time and help keep you on track with your healthy nutrition journey. However, each week can get a bit monotonous if you’re ordering the same items on repeat. Since you’re no longer wandering around a store, having some new ideas suggested can keep your routine fresh or help add some different regular rotation items into your usual food plan. Check out these dietitian-approved items to consider adding to your next grocery order. Chick ..read more

Have a hoop at home? Try one of these basketball games perfect for one to two or more players in the backyard or driveway. If you don’t have a hoop, a bucket could be substituted. Golf  Equipment: Chalk or cones and paper and a pencil or pen to keep score Players: 1+ How to play: Set up the “golf course” by placing cones or chalk marks on the court. Each cone or mark represents a different hole. Vary the distances just as you’d find on a golf course, creating some challenging shots (par 5) and some easy shots (par 3). Players will shoot from the starting cone or mark. If the ball makes i ..read more

Michael and Marisa Pender’s story began in high school: Two small-town kids who became friends through lighthearted rivalry banter at local track-and-field events. They reconnected after college and their friendship deepened during Michael’s seven-month deployment oversees. “And now here we are,” says Marisa. “Married and expecting our first baby.” The adventurous couple’s passion for health and fitness is a core value in their marriage, so when they settled in Eagan, Minn., finding a place where they could stay active and fit was a priority. They joined Life Time shortly after and found ..read more

One of the many obstacles parents faced this past year was a lack of access to extracurricular and enrichment opportunities for their children. This summer, kids deserve some fun — and parents, some downtime. “One thing we hear all the time from parents who enroll their children in activities at Life Time is how much they appreciate the convenience factor,” says Alicia Kockler, vice president of Life Time Kids. “Because our breadth of offerings is so vast, you can fit in everything you want your children to do in a single place, avoiding extra shuttling around or scheduling hassles.” Options r ..read more

It started as a school project in 1978. Hundreds of students in a school district in Sonoma, Calif., contributed to a “Real Woman” essay contest. The town even held a parade in downtown Santa Rosa. As educators and communities across the country adopted the idea to commemorate women’s achievements in history, the idea reached the White House, and in 1980, a presidential proclamation declared the week of March 8 as Women’s History Week. Congress passed the public law in 1981 and the national celebration began the following year. After six years of petitioning, the event was expanded to the en ..read more

Post-2020, many of us are yearning for this to be our year for health, perhaps with a desire to want to lose or keep off body fat, gain strength, reclaim energy, or increase vitality. And as you explore options for how to achieve those goals, it’s inevitable that one statement will come up: “It boils down to calories in, calories out.” This declaration is frequently offered as the best solution for those seeking weight loss or body composition changes. While at first glance it does sounds simple, its implications in actually achieving those goals is incredibly complex. The science behind how o ..read more

Digital workout programs have taken center stage over the past year, as millions of people found new and creative ways to stay committed to their fitness during the early days of the pandemic. The phenomenon is here to stay, as well-designed digital workout programs have proven to be an effective method for helping many maintain their routines and reach their fitness goals. As just one example, throughout the pandemic, I’ve been training a friend one-on-one via video sessions twice per week. In just two months, she lost 14 pounds, simply by following a plan comprised of bodyweight exercises sh ..read more

Whether you’re supporting local businesses or foregoing nights out to do more date nights in, many of us are eating more takeout than we have in years prior. Generally, when you’re not preparing your own foods (such as when you’re eating restaurant foods), nutrition quality takes a plunge and the number of added ingredients, sugars, and other nutritional pitfalls increases. The good news is that you can have your takeout and eat it too — it just requires the right strategy when you’re ordering. Here are some time-tested tips for making healthier takeout choices. 1. Call ahead instead of orderi ..read more

For the past 18 years, Nancy Mora, a working mom of four, struggled with pregnancy weight. Two years ago, she decided she wanted to make efforts to lose it in a gradual, safe, and healthy way, which led her to join Life Time in Houston, Texas. She enlisted the help of a trainer, Jessica Tucker, to help her develop and improve her strength-training and nutrition habits. For some extra motivation this past holiday season, she joined Life Time’s 60day Challenge, which she ended up being a finalist to win. Beyond the expected challenges of the program, Mora confronted another obstacle: In the fina ..read more

A haircut can be an extraordinary experience — a sort of renewal, a miniature transformation. You go from an overgrown, shaggy version of yourself to one who’s precise, updated, and ready to take on the world. But it’s how you get there that many people — especially men — don’t put much thought into. Some believe that it’s the fast fix that counts: walking in, walking out. But when you opt for a quick cut instead of full-service treatment, you may be missing out on a few key benefits. A salon pro shares a few reasons for upping your hair game. 1. Get the full experience. A haircut isn’t just a ..read more