Anika Christ

2 months ago | experiencelife.lifetime.life | Heidi Wachter |Anika Christ |Anjula Razdan |Gary Legwold

Your in-race strategy is to keep your tank from sputtering to zero. The two-pronged focus for most athletes is on carbohydrates and hydration. The exact amount, form, and timing of carbs and hydration will be unique to you, and it may take a fair amount of trial and error to ascertain those details. Still, there are general guidelines to help you determine what works best. These are largely based on how long and how hard you’re working.

Feb 13, 2025 | experiencelife.lifetime.life | Craig Cox |Lauren Bedosky |Anika Christ

When we think about protein, we tend to think of it as a tool to build muscle — and that’s certainly a priority for the aging body. Protein is key to preventing the loss of lean muscle mass as we age, known as sarcopenia. But proteins are more versatile than we might think. “Proteins are the master regulators of all that is happening in your body, controlling function in all tissues and organs, including muscle,” explains Gabrielle Lyon, MD, in her book Forever Strong.

Jan 16, 2025 | experiencelife.lifetime.life | Anika Christ |Maddie Augustin |Callie Fredrickson

Skip to content Join Members Experience Life Work Living Store More Sites Life Time Athletic Events Life Time Foundation Life Time Academy Culture of Inclusion Get the latest content and program updates from Life Time. Subscribe Life Time Member * I’m a Life Time member I’m not a Life Time member First Name * Last Name * Email Address * Nearest Life Time Club * If you are human, leave this field blank. Δ 1. Orange Chicken With Cauliflower Stir-Fry Rice Try this healthier-than-takeout meal —...

Nov 13, 2024 | experiencelife.lifetime.life | Craig Cox |Anika Christ |Michael Dregni

Certain events in the past week have both challenged and confirmed my once-comfortable worldview. This sort of thing seems to occur with more frequency than desired as I grow older, forcing me to reconsider some of the more rigid assumptions that have been governing my actions over the years. But let’s not talk about the election. It’s in the healthcare realm where I’ve been most challenged to question some of my former viewpoints.

Nov 8, 2024 | experiencelife.lifetime.life | Callie Fredrickson |Emily Ewen |Anika Christ

The last couple months of the year are often rife with interruptions to our regular routines: social gatherings, holiday parties, indulgent food and drink — they can all distract us from our healthy habits. Yet sticking with a few key habits can give us the best chance of staying on course. Here, a few Life Time experts share some of the top not-so-secret secrets for maintaining your health and feeling good throughout this more challenging time of the year. 1. Move your body in some way every day.