New Three-Story, 200,000 Square Foot Summerlin Life Time Athletic Destination to Open May 13; VIP Community Preview Celebration Set for May 11

Life Time Fitness (NYSE: LTM):

         Summerlin Life Time Athletic is set to open May 13, representing Life
         Time Fitness' (NYSE: LTM) first Healthy Way of Life destination in the
         Las Vegas market. Whereas the typical health club or gym offers little
         more than a room full of equipment, Life Time has created an entirely
What:    new Healthy Way of Life industry. Summerlin Life Time Athleticwill
         deliver an incredible array of sports and athletics, family recreation
         and entertainment, professional fitness and spa services and amenities,
         along with the certified experts and comprehensive programs that help
         people connect to their areas of interest and achieve their health and
         fitness goals.

Where:   Summerlin Life Time Athletic

         10721 W. Charleston Blvd.

         Las Vegas, Nev. 89135

         702-228-2611

When:    VIP Community Preview: Wednesday, May 11 - 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Life Time
         Fitness will officially open for members Friday, May 13 at 5 a.m.

         Residents of Las Vegas and surrounding communities are invited to
Why:     experience Summerlin Life Time Athletic. Demonstrations of Life Time's
         programs and services will be offered during this special event.

For on-site tours, media must contact Karen Jayne Leinberger at 952-229-7162 at Life Time.

Summerlin Life Time Athletic Highlights:

    --  Three-story, 200,000+ square foot center with 24-hour, seven-day access
    --  Wide range of specialized member interest groups, including cycling,
        mixed combat arts, running, weight loss and more
    --  100+ innovative group fitness classes offered weekly--from low-impact
        aqua programs to high-intensity aerobic classes--taught by certified
        instructors
    --  Large team of certified personal trainers offering comprehensive fitness
        and health assessment services, and individual and group training
        programs
    --  Team of registered dieticians and nutrition planning experts
    --  LifePower Yoga, offering the signature vinyasa series, fusion and other
        popular yoga disciplines free with membership
    --  Dedicated pilates studios offering reformer and mat programming and
        instruction

    --  400+ pieces of state-of-the-art cardio, resistance and free-weight
        training equipment
    --  State-of-the-art cycle theater with large video screens offering
        energetic and entertaining programs
    --  Ultimate Hoops, a recreational basketball league offering competitive
        play for all skill levels combined with a 24/7 statistical website
        featuring power rankings and player profiles
    --  Exceptional kids programming including instructional camps, swimming
        lessons and fitness activities
    --  LifeCafe, offering healthy, natural food and beverage services
    --  LifeSpa and Salon, which delivers a comprehensive array of hair, nail
        and skin care services and therapeutic massage
    --  Large rock-climbing cavern and full-size basketball and volleyball
        courts
    --  Large, interactive child center offering an indoor playground, junior
        basketball court, computer lab, children's activity areas and a separate
        infant playroom
    --  Large indoor and outdoor aquatic areas, complete with two-story outdoor
        waterslides, zero-depth entry recreation pools, lap pools and children's
        interactive play areas, with whirlpool and sauna

About Life Time Fitness, Inc.
As the Healthy Way of Life Company, Life Time Fitness (NYSE: LTM) delivers the certified professionals, comprehensive businesses and incredible destinations that help people positively change their lives every day. The Company's healthy way of life approach enables its customers to achieve their health and fitness goals by engaging in their areas of interest - or discovering new passions - both inside and outside of Life Time's distinctive and large sports, professional fitness, family recreation and spa destinations. As of May 3, 2011, the Company operated 90 centers under the LIFE TIME FITNESS^(R) and LIFE TIME ATHLETIC^SM brands primarily in suburban locations in 20 states and 24 major markets. Additional information about Life Time centers, programs and services is available at lifetimefitness.com.

    Source: Life Time Fitness, Inc.

Released May 3, 2011