The Staycation - How about Going to Your Local Health Club?

Local Health Club Offers So Much More Than Just a Place to Exercise; Family
Programs, Group Classes, Competitive Sports Leagues, Along with Spas and Indoor
Aquatics Make It the Perfect Place to Escape Without Leaving Town
CHANHASSEN, Minn.--(Business Wire)--
As the nation continues to experience significant economic concerns and the
summer vacation season kicks into full gear, an ever-increasing number of
consumers are seeking proactive solutions that gives them some quality time with
their family and friends while also allowing them to relax, rejuvenate and do
something good for themselves. We aren`t talking about an expensive summer
vacation here. Instead many consumers have an affordable option very close to
them that they can use to fulfill all their needs - their local health club.

"A health club provides so much more than just a place to lift some weights or
walk on a treadmill," said Jeff Zwiefel, Life Time Fitness senior vice president
and exercise physiologist. "A person can certainly do those things but they also
can go for swim with their kids, take a class with a friend or shoot baskets
with a co-worker. A person also can relax in the sauna or whirl pool or enjoy a
massage, manicure or pedicure in the spa. At Life Time Fitness, we strive to
provide something for everyone and the scope and range of the programs our
centers offer is second to none."

* With its unique centers, programming, services, and team of certified,
specialized employees, national health and fitness resort operator, Life Time
Fitness (NYSE: LTM), has taken in account the different needs of the consumer.
The Company currently serves as a dedicated partner to more than one million
individuals in their daily quest to seek and lead healthy and active ways of
life and complete several daily tasks in one stop. The entire family can hop in
the car and enjoy something for everyone upon arrival. In addition to an array
of workout equipment, Life Time Fitness provides a variety of offerings such as
the LifeCafe to grab a bite to eat, a childcare center for children to play
games and interact with others, outdoor and indoor pools for the family, and the
LifeSpa which delivers a full range of hair, nail and skin care services, and
therapeutic massage. The entire family can enjoy so many options under one roof.

* Programs, activities, leagues and entertainment for all ages, and physical
abilities: Creating a family-oriented atmosphere coupled with an incomparable
experience for anyone and everyone is central to Life Time Fitness` mission.
Life Time Fitness offers an array of family sports and recreation, and a wide
selection of both adult and youth activities and leagues. Among the multitude of
Life Time Fitness amenities are over 400 pieces of state-of-the-art
cardiovascular and resistance equipment, multiple group exercise, Pilates and
yoga studios with free and fee-based programs, a cycle theatre, team of
certified personal trainers and programming, wide selection of adult and youth
programs and activities, two full-size basketball courts, and dry saunas. Select
locations have an indoor rock climbing cavern and large indoor and outdoor
aquatics centers, lap pools and children`s interactive play areas, two
whirlpools and an outdoor bistro.
* Child Centers: For parents concerned about how they can find time to work out
or to relax while also keeping up with their children`s activities, child
centers are essential inclusions to a health club membership. Life Time Fitness
members may bring their child(ren) to the club`s child center. Families
appreciate Life Time Fitness` large, interactive child center, featuring a play
maze, junior basketball court, computer lab, children`s activity areas, and a
separate infant playroom. Dedicated family locker rooms also are available.
* Range of club and membership choices: A Life Time Fitness membership gives you
more ways to keep your body fit and your spirit strong with different options to
coordinate with individual budgets. Every membership type includes complimentary
locker and towel service, no long-term contracts, and a 30-day money-back
guarantee. Life Time Fitness offers four easy-to-understand levels of
membership. Great member benefits such as guest passes, partner discounts on
dining, sports and travel, and much more are included. New benefits and partners
are introduced all the time. Each club nationwide belongs to one of the four
levels, based on the amenities and services inside; so it is easy to see which
clubs each membership has access to.

"With the full range of options that exist today, it is easy for individuals and
families do something that`s good for them financially, mentally and physically
and it can work into everyone`s schedule" said Zwiefel. "The secret simply lies
in exploring some of the options that are close to you. Life Time Fitness
upholds a commitment to and provides an environment for people of all ages and
physical abilities to receive the variety and fun they need and a byproduct of
this is it also will help them achieve long-term success in health and fitness,
and feel good from the inside out."

More information about Life Time Fitness, including a virtual tour and
locations, is available at lifetimefitness.com.

About Life Time Fitness, Inc.

Life Time Fitness, Inc. (NYSE:LTM) operates distinctive and large, multi-use
sports and athletic, professional fitness, family recreation and resort and spa
centers. The Company also provides consumers with personal training
consultation, full-service spas and cafes, corporate wellness programs, health
and nutrition education, the healthy lifestyle magazine, Experience Life,
athletic events and nutritional products. As of June 29, 2009, Life Time Fitness
operated 84 centers in 19 states, including Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia,
Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska,
New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, Utah and Virginia. Life Time
Fitness is headquartered in Chanhassen, Minnesota, and can be located on the Web
at lifetimefitness.com. LIFE TIME FITNESS, LIFE TIME ATHLETIC, EXPERIENCE LIFE,
and the LIFE TIME FITNESS TRIATHLON SERIES are trademarks of Life Time Fitness,
Inc. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their
respective owners.

Life Time Fitness, Inc.
Kent Wipf, 952-229-7211
kwipf@lifetimefitness.com
or
Jason Thunstrom, 952-229-7435
pr@lifetimefitness.com

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