Life Time Fitness to Transform Saint Paul River Centre into World's Largest Cycle Studio with Ride of a Lifetime

Life Time Fitness (NYSE: LTM):

           More than 1,000 riders will transform the Saint Paul River Centre
           into the world's largest cycle studio on March 6, 2011, in an attempt
           to be part of Guinness World RecordsTM history. The two-hour,
           high-energy Ride of a Lifetime will be led by Life Time Fitness
What:      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, as they try to break the
           current Guinness World Record for the largest static cycling class of
           1,052, set by Life Time in Minneapolis on 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.

Media is welcome to attend and take pictures/roll footage during the Ride of a Lifetime. For access to the event, media must contact Karen Jayne Leinberger (952-229-7162) 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.

The words Guinness World Records(TM) and the logo are trademarks of Guinness World Records Limited.

    Source: Life Time Fitness, Inc.

Released February 17, 2011