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Exclusive Life Time Athletic Club to Open within Houston's Upscale CityCentre Town...

Thu May 22, 2008 9:00am EDT
Exclusive Life Time Athletic Club to Open within Houston's Upscale CityCentre Town and Country Development

      Unique, New Life Time Athletic Center to Deliver Finest in
  Luxurious Amenities, Professional Fitness Services and Programming,
        and Full-Service Day Spa; Limited Memberships Available
CHANHASSEN, Minn.--(Business Wire)--
Life Time Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: LTM) today announced plans to open
one of its exclusive and luxurious Life Time Athletic centers within
the 37-acre CityCentre Town and Country development in Summer 2008.
Located in the west Houston/Memorial area (Interstate 10 and Beltway
8), the new, 140,000 square foot Life Time Athletic club will be
complemented by CityCenter's unique blend of upscale retail shops,
fine dining, state-of-the-art offices, and distinct metropolitan homes
set in a pedestrian-oriented environment. CityCenter Life Time
Athletic also marks the opening of the Company's first three-story
prototype development nationally and its fourth location in Houston.

   The new CityCentre facility will offer more than 400 pieces of the
finest cardiovascular and resistance machines, beautifully appointed
Pilates and yoga salons, dedicated group fitness and cycle studios,
indoor and outdoor pools, relaxing whirlpools, and multiple gymnasiums
and squash courts. Additionally, CityCentre Life Time Athletic will
provide a richly appointed, full-service day spa offering the latest
in massage and relaxation therapy, and a comprehensive range of body,
hair, nail and skin care services. With personalized service and value
in mind, a staff of certified personal trainers and nutrition coaches
will provide members with fitness and nutrition assessments and
programs designed to help them achieve and maintain healthy and active
lifestyles.

   Luxurious dressing rooms adorned with cherry wood lockers and
stone and granite features will provide the utmost in comfort and
convenience. Furthermore, a chef-driven LifeCafe will feature a menu
with an abundance of all-natural, organic, no-preservative and
free-range offerings. Pre-prepared selections, including fresh,
organic fruit and granola items will be available, along with
made-to-order items prepared by the specialty chef.

   CityCenter Life Time Athletic also will feature a child center
with interactive play areas, computer center and junior gymnasium.

   "Simply put, our CityCenter facility will deliver the absolute
best in professional fitness, nutrition, spa and salon services and
programs," said Mike Gerend, President and Chief Operating Officer,
Life Time Fitness. "In keeping with the heightened level of
personalized attention and programming we deliver at each Life Time
Athletic center, CityCentre members will experience a rejuvenating and
relaxing environment that is second to none, complimented by the
ultimate in health and wellness services and member benefits."

   Individuals may visit the site of the new CityCentre Life Time
Athletic center at 12888 1/2 Queensbury Lane, Houston, TX 77024 to
learn more about special, limited-time Charter Membership
opportunities. More information also is available by calling
713-464-1200.

   Additional information is available online at
http://www.lifetimefitness.com/city-centre.

   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 May 22, 2008, Life Time Fitness operated 72 centers in
16 states, including Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois,
Indiana, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North
Carolina, Ohio, Texas, Utah and Virginia. The Company also operated
one satellite facility and five preview locations in existing and new
markets. Life Time Fitness is headquartered in Chanhassen, Minnesota,
and can be located on the Web at lifetimefitness.com. LIFE TIME
FITNESS, EXPERIENCE LIFE, and the LIFE TIME FITNESS TRIATHLON SERIES
are registered trademarks of Life Time Fitness, Inc. All other
trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their
respective owners.

   Note to Editors:

   Contact Kent Wipf at 952-229-7211 or kwipf@lifetimefitness.com
with all Life Time Fitness and Life Time Athletic club preview,
interview, photography or video requests.

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

Copyright Business Wire 2008



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