Sauna Tops Recovery Practices people want to try; Building muscle remains the top New Year's fitness goal in Investing.com's annual Lifetime Survey

When asked about GLP-1 medications, more than 60% believe the medications can improve overall health

CHANHASSEN, Minn., December 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — As 2025 approaches, Life Time (NYSE: LTH) has released the results of its annual health and wellness survey. More than 1,350 people attended, shedding light on 2025 goal setting and wellness trends for the new year.

Notable finds include:

• When asked which post-workout recovery practices people are interested in trying “or increasing” in 2025: The use of a sauna was reported by 69.1% of respondentswhile 50% reported assisted stretching and 42.4% chose an ice bath or cryotherapy.
• When asked about GLP-1 drugs, 60.8% believe that these drugs have the potential to improve overall health.
• AND a high percentage (74.7%) plans to prioritize their health in 2025, compared to 62.4% of respondents who focused more on their health in 2024. Almost a 20% increase!
• 99.3% respondents confirmed this feel happier after completing a workoutboosting mental health benefits of sweating.
• For the third year in a row, building muscle is the ultimate health goal entering the new year, followed by better eating, overall more exercise and weight loss.
• Strength training is the most preferred training routine, just before cardio-focused workouts.

“People of all ages are realizing the benefits of strength training and recovery by making it a priority in their routine,” he said Danny Kingdirector of recovery and performance across the lifespan. “At Life Time, we're continuing to expand the size of our strength training spaces and recovery zones on our exercise floors, prioritizing equipment that works for different body types, and doubling down on our digital content. Our free Life Time Digital app is This makes it for people easier than ever to start strength training routines with lessons and coaching at your fingertips.”

Survey respondents were asked 17 questions about their health, exercise habits, exercise and other topics:

• When it comes to nutrition, more than 65% of respondents said they do not follow a specific nutritional philosophy or eat intuitively.
• 59.5% of respondents use the supplement daily, with protein powder, multivitamins and vitamin D are the most popular. Of those who take supplements, more than 60% say they take at least two to four a day.
• When learning about new nutritional and wellness trends, 48.6% prefer advice from certified professionalscompared to 13% who rely solely on social media.
• When it comes to fitness apps, people use them the most exercisesfollows data tracking, nutrition and meditation.
• More than 80% said they earn at least a few days a week time dedicated to self-care and activities that make them happy.

Unlike a traditional gym or club that is focused on selling and hoping you never use them, Life Time aims to be an integral part of everyday life as a “third place” for every member it serves. With more than three decades as a trusted and sought-after brand, Life Time is a premier lifestyle, leisure and entertainment company.

Whatever your health and fitness goal in 2025, Life Time offers a variety of programs and services for those 90 days to 90 years old “from sprawling strength training floors to dynamic personal training and dynamic Stretch to pickleball, tennis, cycling, pilates, yoga and small and large group training and athletic events can all be found here. For those on the go, Life Time also offers a free app with access to on-demand and live-streamed classes, coaching and wellness content from To experience life magazine.

The annual survey was conducted from December 11 to 23 between regular consumers and Life Time members.

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About Life Time
Life Time (NYSE: LTH) empowers people to live healthy and happy lives through its portfolio of more than 175 athletic country clubs worldwide. U.S.A. and Canada. The health and wellness pioneer also provides a range of healthy lifestyle programs and information and top-picked LTH nutritional products and supplements through its free Life Time Digital app. Healthy Living, Healthy Aging, Healthy Entertainment Communities and the company's ecosystem serves people aged 90 days to 90+ years and is supported by a team of more than 41,000 dedicated professionals. In addition to providing the best programs and experiences through its clubs, Life Time owns and produces nearly 30 of the nation's most iconic athletic events.