Life Time Talks

How can I lose body fat while gaining muscle? How often should I change up my exercise routine if I want to see results? Is cardio or strength training more important for heart health? Life Time trainers Jeff Rosga and Lindsay Ogden join us to answer some of the common fitness questions they hear from clients. Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/ask-the-trainers-your-fitness-questions-answered-part-three Have thoughts you'd like to share or topic ideas for future episodes? Email us at lttalks@lt.life — we'd love to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram: @lifetime.life The information in this podcast is intended to provide broad understanding and knowledge of healthcare topics. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered complete and should not be used in place of advice from your physician or healthcare provider. We recommend you consult your physician or healthcare professional before beginning or altering your personal exercise, diet or supplementation program.

Gut health refers to the well-being of your digestive system, including your gut microbiome — a vast ecosystem of microorganisms that play an essential role in nutrient absorption, immune health, brain function, and more. By understanding how the gut works and what makes it vulnerable, you can use lifestyle approaches to support better health. In this episode, Jim LaValle, RPh, CCN, explains how the gut is involved in almost every aspect of health and what can happen when it's not functioning properly. He also shares signs that your gut health may be compromised along with strategies for support. This episode of Life Time Talks is part of our series on Performance and Longevity with MIORA. Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/why-gut-health-is-a-key-to-better-health-performance-longevity-series Have thoughts you'd like to share or topic ideas for future episodes? Email us at lttalks@lt.life — we'd love to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram: @lifetime.life The information in this podcast is intended to provide broad understanding and knowledge of healthcare topics. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered complete and should not be used in place of advice from your physician or healthcare provider. We recommend you consult your physician or healthcare professional before beginning or altering your personal exercise, diet or supplementation program.

This week, registered dietitian Paul Kriegler shares insights on boosting immune health. Explore how innate and adaptive immunity work together, and discover essential nutrients like vitamins A, C, and D. Paul emphasizes the impact of lifestyle choices on immunity, including the importance of protein and hydration. Learn about the benefits of magnesium, zinc, and omega-3s, as well as why quality supplementation matters. Plus, get practical tips for supporting your immune system through cold and flu season.

Our bodies need high-quality sleep to perform at their best — but getting good sleep isn't just about getting physical rest. It's when our bodies perform functions to help sustain our physical and mental health and it allows our bodies and brains to recover and prepare for the next day. In this episode, Jim LaValle, RPh, CCN, explains the critical role of sleep for health and longevity, the barriers to getting enough quality sleep, and practical strategies for sleep improvement. This episode of Life Time Talks is part of our series on Performance and Longevity with MIORA. Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/sleep-and-resiliency-a-guide-to-this-essential-recovery-and-repair-window-performance-longevity-series Have thoughts you'd like to share or topic ideas for future episodes? Email us at lttalks@lt.life — we'd love to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram: @lifetime.life The information in this podcast is intended to provide broad understanding and knowledge of healthcare topics. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered complete and should not be used in place of advice from your physician or healthcare provider. We recommend you consult your physician or healthcare professional before beginning or altering your personal exercise, diet or supplementation program.

Breast cancer is the second-most common cancer diagnosed in women in the United States, accounting for nearly one-third of all new female cancers each year. Overall, there's a one in eight chance that a woman in the United States will develop breast cancer sometime in her life. Every woman's experience and fight with breast cancer is their own, and in this episode, we're highlighting one woman's story — and sharing how her yoga practice helped prepare her for the mental and physical challenges of the disease. Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/yoga-as-prehab-for-coping-with-the-mental-and-physical-challenges-of-breast-cancer Have thoughts you'd like to share or topic ideas for future episodes? Email us at lttalks@lt.life — we'd love to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram: @lifetime.life The information in this podcast is intended to provide broad understanding and knowledge of healthcare topics. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered complete and should not be used in place of advice from your physician or healthcare provider. We recommend you consult your physician or healthcare professional before beginning or altering your personal exercise, diet or supplementation program.

The body has its own natural detoxification process that includes organs like the liver, kidneys, and lymphatic system — and supporting these pathways is critical to our health. In this episode, Jim LaValle, RPh, CCN, explains what those systems are, how they work, and what you can do to support this aspect of your health. He also shares the signs that your body may not be detoxifying properly as well as strategies for support, including the role of certain lifestyle habits in enhancing detoxification. This episode of Life Time Talks is part of our series on Performance and Longevity with MIORA. Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/detoxification-done-right-performance-longevity-series Have thoughts you'd like to share or topic ideas for future episodes? Email us at lttalks@lt.life — we'd love to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram: @lifetime.life The information in this podcast is intended to provide broad understanding and knowledge of healthcare topics. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered complete and should not be used in place of advice from your physician or healthcare provider. We recommend you consult your physician or healthcare professional before beginning or altering your personal exercise, diet or supplementation program.

Dan Buettner, the discoverer of the Blue Zones, has spent decades studying the longevity factors of the longest-living populations around the globe — they naturally move frequently, eat largely a plant-based diet, have a strong sense of purpose, and are connected to community, to name a few. Another factor that can be a challenge to measure but is no less important is happiness. In this episode, Buettner shares the learnings we can all apply to live longer, happier lives. He also discusses the power of a whole-foods, plant-focused diet on longevity, including insights from his new book, Blue Zones Kitchen: One Pot Meals, 100 Recipes to Live to 100. Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/the-blue-zones-habits-for-happiness-insights-for-living-a-longer-happier-life Have thoughts you'd like to share or topic ideas for future episodes? Email us at lttalks@lt.life — we'd love to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram: @lifetime.life The information in this podcast is intended to provide broad understanding and knowledge of healthcare topics. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered complete and should not be used in place of advice from your physician or healthcare provider. We recommend you consult your physician or healthcare professional before beginning or altering your personal exercise, diet or supplementation program.

Just like our bodies, our brains undergo changes as we age, and if we don't care for them, it can lead to various issues that can affect our day-to-day function as well as our long-term health. In this episode, Jim LaValle, RPh, CCN, shares the key factors that influence our cognitive health and offers strategies for protecting our brains and optimizing our mental acuity. This episode of Life Time Talks is part of our series on Performance and Longevity with MIORA. Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/aging-with-brain-power-how-to-boost-your-mental-acuity-and-cognition-performance-longevity-series Have thoughts you'd like to share or topic ideas for future episodes? Email us at lttalks@lt.life — we'd love to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram: @lifetime.life The information in this podcast is intended to provide broad understanding and knowledge of healthcare topics. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered complete and should not be used in place of advice from your physician or healthcare provider. We recommend you consult your physician or healthcare professional before beginning or altering your personal exercise, diet or supplementation program.

"Metabolism" refers to the thousands of chemical reactions required for our bodies to function. It is highly complex — and it's about so much more than simply being "fast" or "slow." Although there is no single age when shifts in metabolism start to happen, the natural effects of aging do lead to changes that require us to consider different ways of supporting a healthy metabolism. Many people notice this swing in their 40s and 50s. In this episode, Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT, explains the shifts in metabolism that can happen and why, as well as the ways we can support an optimal metabolism. There are steps you can take to make a difference no matter your age — whether you're starting in your 40s or 50s, or in the years before or after them. Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/how-to-support-your-metabolism-in-your-40s-and-50s Have thoughts you'd like to share or topic ideas for future episodes? Email us at lttalks@lt.life — we'd love to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram: @lifetime.life The information in this podcast is intended to provide broad understanding and knowledge of healthcare topics. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered complete and should not be used in place of advice from your physician or healthcare provider. We recommend you consult your physician or healthcare professional before beginning or altering your personal exercise, diet or supplementation program.

A strong immune system is essential for health at any age, but especially when we're striving for longevity. Everyday factors — including stress, exercise, sleep, nutrition, and more — shape the status of our immune health. In this episode, Jim LaValle, RPh, CCN, speaks to the many influences on our immune system and offers practical strategies for boosting immune function, including metrics for monitoring it and some innovative therapies. This episode of Life Time Talks is part of our series on Performance and Longevity with MIORA. Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/how-to-build-immune-resilience Have thoughts you'd like to share or topic ideas for future episodes? Email us at lttalks@lt.life — we'd love to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram: @lifetime.life The information in this podcast is intended to provide broad understanding and knowledge of healthcare topics. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered complete and should not be used in place of advice from your physician or healthcare provider. We recommend you consult your physician or healthcare professional before beginning or altering your personal exercise, diet or supplementation program.