Life Time Fitness to Open New Healthy Way of Life Destination in Syosset, New York

    --  Two-story, 112,000 square foot healthy way of life resort uniquely
        features the experts, programs and services that help people set and
        achieve their fitness and nutrition goals
    --  Family-oriented destination featuring comprehensive sports, recreation,
        fitness and spa programs and services set to open February 2011
    --  Preview center now open for more information, including exclusive
        Syosset founder's membership opportunities

SYOSSET, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Life Time Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: LTM) today announced plans to open its newest healthy way of life destination, complete with sports and athletics, family recreation and entertainment, professional fitness and spa programs and services in Syosset, New York. With a planned February 2011 opening, Syosset will mark the first Life Time location in New York. Located at 300 Robbins Lane, the Life Time Athletic preview center, which offers consumers more information, including special membership opportunities, is now open and may be reached at 516-822-1777.

"We are excited to bring our unique, family-oriented health and wellness destination to the Syosset community of Long Island," said Jeff Zwiefel, executive vice president, Operations. "Unlike the typical "club" or "gym," Life Time Athletic provides the experts, programs and services that help people get connected to their areas of interest without the burden of long-term contracts or other gimmicks, we simply help each individual define a personal path to a healthy and active lifestyle, and provide them with the support to achieve it."

Life Time Athletic Syosset will provide a team of certified personal trainers, nutrition coaches, group fitness instructors and knowledgeable staff to guide members and help them to set and achieve their personalized goals and objectives. Moreover, the new destination will offer 24-hour access to multiple dedicated group exercise, pilates and LifePower Yoga studios, a state-of-the-art cycle theatre equipped to deliver an authentic cycle experience, a mixed martial arts room, more than 400 pieces of state-of-the-art cardiovascular and resistance training equipment, and much more.

The center also will boast large indoor and outdoor aquatics centers, complete with two-story outdoor waterslides, large, zero-depth entry recreation pools, lap pools and children's interactive play areas, two whirlpools and an outdoor bistro.

Furthermore, members can take advantage of LifeSpa and Salon, which delivers a full range of hair, nail and skin care services and therapeutic massage, and LifeCafe, which offers the best in healthy food and beverage services.

Families will appreciate the facility's large, interactive child center, featuring an eMac computer center, junior sport court, children's activity areas and a separate infant playroom. Dedicated family locker rooms are also available.

Life Time provides complimentary towel and locker service, and an initial 14-day money-back guarantee with no long-term membership contracts.

About Life Time Fitness, Inc.
Life Time Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: LTM) is a healthy way of life company based in Chanhassen, Minnesota. The Company is dedicated to providing programs and services that help its members connect and engage with their areas of interest, and achieve success with their health and fitness goals. Life Time Fitness designs and operates distinctive, multi-use sports, professional fitness, family recreation and spa/resort centers that help members lead healthy and active lives. As of October 7, 2010, the Company operated 89 centers in 19 states and 24 markets. Additional information about Life Time Fitness centers, programs and services is available at lifetimefitness.com.

    Source: Life Time Fitness, Inc.

Released October 7, 2010