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The latest on Healthy People, a Healthy Planet and a Healthy Way of Life.
Jad Daley - Running Toward a Healthier Future
Jad Daley, President & CEO of American Forests, doesn’t just advocate for forest restoration — he lives and breathes the mission.
Ariel Pohl – Grounded in Nature
Personal Trainer and Nutrition Specialist Ariel Pohl finds clarity, calm, and connection in the Colorado outdoors.
Liz Martinez – A Breath of Connection
Yoga and MB360 Instructor at Life Time Maple Grove, Liz Martinez blends scientific curiosity, mindful movement, and outdoor exploration—all of which shape her view of wellness and the world.
Volunteering for Earth Month
This Earth Month, we partnered with the Life Time Inclusion Council and our Team Members for volunteering events to support the local communities of our Life Time clubs nationwide.
Damion Bankhead – Finding his Purpose in Nature
Personal Trainer and professional wildlife photographer, Damion Bankhead, doesn’t just spend time in nature to capture its beauty—it’s also where he finds clarity, healing, and purpose.
Francesca Ciccone - Mind, Body and Soul
Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Coach Francesca Ciccone lives by the power of the mind, body, and soul connection—and for her, that connection deepens in nature.
Planting a Greener Future in Detroit
Life Time Team Members in Michigan volunteered with The Greening of Detroit to plant 100 trees in the Riopelle Street Block Club Community.
Planting Food Forest Trees in Connecticut
Life Time Team Members in Stamford rolled up their sleeves and teamed up with the Mill River Park Collaborative to plant food forest trees along the Greenway North Trail.
Restoring Nature in the Arizona Desert
Life Time Team Members in Arizona partnered with Arizona Sustainability Alliance for an Adopt-A-Park volunteer event at the Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area.
Farhad Zarif - Outdoor Running
For Personal Trainer and ultra-runner, Farhad Zarif, nature is more than a backdrop—it’s a life force. From running barefoot on grass to finding peace in the mountains, his connection to the Earth is both physical and deeply personal.
Joe Alvarado - Outdoor Movement
Studio Leader Joe Alvarado reminds us that spending time in nature has a way of grounding us—and it can be a great workout, too.
Caitlin Ferris - Outdoor Yoga
Group Fitness & Yoga Instructor Caitlin Ferris reminds us that mindful movement is more connective outdoors.