Life Time Talks

S13 E19: How You Can Help Your Brain Age Better With Jim LaValle, RPh, CCN (Performance & Longevity Series)

Brain health isn't just a conversation for later in life: What you do early on and throughout your life can both help prevent cognitive decline and maintain your quality

S13 E18: Visualize, Compete, Repeat: A Conversation With Olympian Carrie Tollefson

What does it take to think like an Olympian, even if you never toe a starting line? In this episode, Olympic middle-distance runner Carrie Tollefson talks about building

S13 E17: The Rise of Fatty Liver Disease With Jim LaValle, RPh, CCN (Performance & Longevity Series)

Up to one-third of American adults may be dealing with a liver condition that's often "silent" until it becomes more serious. Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic l

S13 E16: All About Metabolic Testing With Danny King, Master Trainer

Too many of us guess our way through our workouts and eating habits. We jump into a new exercise routine or nutrition plan and simply hope for the best — or hope that wha

S13 E15: Understanding Cholesterol With Jim LaValle, RPh, CCN (Performance & Longevity Series)

For decades, the conversation around cholesterol has been oversimplified, leaving many people confused. While cholesterol plays essential roles in the body, problems can

S13 E14: On Strength, Cardio, and Becoming a Well-Rounded Athlete: All About HYBRID XT at Life Time With Juan Herrera-Perla

Why combine strength and cardio into one workout? In this episode, hybrid athlete Juan Herrera-Perla is breaking down the thinking behind one of Life Time's newest class

S13 E13: The Evolving Peptide Revolution With Jim LaValle, RPh, CCN (Performance & Longevity Series)

Peptides continue to gain popularity for their potential preventive and proactive health benefits. Yet as the buzz grows, so does the confusion. Emerging research touts t

S13 E12: Health, Heritage, and Hmong Cuisine With Chef Yia Vang

In this episode, we're joined by celebrated chef and entrepreneur Yia Vang, who, at the heart of his cooking, holds a deep commitment to keeping his family's legacy alive

S13 E11: The Reality of Being on a GLP-1 With Jim LaValle, RPh, CCN (Performance & Longevity Series)

GLP-1s may be one of the most talked-about drug categories in recent years, but the story of its benefits goes well beyond weight loss.    In this episode, Jim LaVall

S13 E10: Why Your Healthy Routine Isn't Working Anymore With Anika Christ, RD, CPT

You pour so much energy into your health and well-being, and expect your body to respond accordingly. But what happens when the results don't match the effort?   This

S13 E9: Why You Feel "Off" But Your Labs Look Normal With Jim LaValle, RPh, CCN (Performance & Longevity Series)

If you've ever sat in a doctor's office, struggling with symptoms, only to be told your labs look perfectly fine, you're not alone. Who do you trust when your body tells

S13 E8: The Case for Cardio Training With Mike Thomson, CSCS

Endurance training isn't just for runners. In this episode, trainer and strength coach Mike Thomson discusses why building your cardiovascular capacity matters for your o

S13 E7: Why PCOS Is Now PMOS With Jim LaValle, RPh, CCN (Performance & Longevity Series)

PMOS, or polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, is a condition that's estimated to affect 1 in 8 women worldwide. Until recently, it was known as PCOS, or polycystic o

S13 E6: 8 Daily Habits That Can Transform Your Routine in 30 Days With Danny King

Creating healthy habits does not have to feel overwhelming. And you do not need a massive lifestyle overhaul to see real changes in your daily life.    In this episod

S13 E5: What Is Performance Aging, Really? With Jim LaValle, RPh, CCN (Performance & Longevity Series)

These days, we're often bombarded with messages about how to age well, optimize our daily habits, and perform at our best. It's easy to feel overwhelmed by the pressure t

S13 E4: The Ordinary Medicines Found in Everyday Life With Geeta Maker-Clark, MD

What if we expanded our view of medicine as something that's practiced outside of clinics and beyond prescriptions, and began to view it as something that surrounds us ev

S13 E3: Movement and Motherhood With Ashley Thomas

We often expect our bodies to "bounce back" after having a baby. This unrealistic pressure ignores the beautiful and challenging realities of pregnancy, postpartum, and m

S13 E2: Why Generic Diets Fall Short and How to Build a Nutrition Plan That Fits You With Samantha McKinney, RD

Many of us try to fit our unique nutrition needs into generic, one-size-fits-all diet plans: We follow the rules, hoping the habits stick, but eventually, the momentum fa

S13 E1: The Wellness Advice We Actually Use With Jamie Martin and David Freeman

To kick off season 13, cohosts Jamie Martin and David Freeman look back on six years of Life Time Talks and the conversations that have shaped the way they think about he

S12 E41: Move Better, Hurt Less: The Truth About Low-Back Pain With Dr. Reza Alizadeh

It's estimated that 80 percent of adults will experience low-back pain at some point in their lives. For some, it's a temporary concern; for others, it's a chronic issue.