Only 100 Spots Remain in Ride of a Lifetime at Saint Paul River Centre

Life Time Fitness (NYSE: LTM):

           Slots for the Life Time Fitness Ride of a Lifetime cycling event are
           filling up fast with only 100 spots remaining. More than 1,000 riders
           are anticipated to take part in the two-hour, high-energy ride, led
What:      by Life Time Fitness Chairman, President and CEO, Bahram Akradi, and
           top Life Time Cycle instructors. Riders will be treated to music spun
           by the internationally-renowned DJ, Roberto Costa. Last year, Life
           Time in Minneapolis set a Guinness World Record(TM) for the largest
           static cycling class of 1,052 March 7, 2010.

When:      Sunday, March 6, 2011

           Ride: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

           Check-in: 8:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.

Where:     Saint Paul River Centre

           199 Kellogg Blvd W

           St Paul, MN 55102

           Phone: 651.265.4800

           Life Time members and guests may find additional information or
           register for the Ride of a Lifetime at mylt.com/cycling. All
           participants must wear a 2011 Life Time Cycle Club jersey, designed
Register:  by Hincapie Sportswear, which is included in the $50 registration
           fee. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Life Time Fitness
           Foundation, which is currently focused on improving children's
           nutrition in schools.

For access to the event, media must contact Erica Dao 952-229-7805 at Life Time Fitness.

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 February 17, 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.

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    Source: Life Time Fitness

Released March 2, 2011