Tim Mahoney to Perform National Anthem at Life Time Fitness Triathlon on July 12

Following Performance, Musician, Singer and Songwriter to Trade Guitar for Triathlon Gear, Compete Along with Thousands of Participants in Internationally Renowned Event

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Life Time Fitness, Inc. (NYSE:LTM):

WHAT:

Minneapolis musician, singer and songwriter, Tim Mahoney, will perform the National Anthem at the Life Time Fitness Triathlon on Saturday, July 12. Mahoney will then trade his microphone and guitar for tri gear, a bicycle and running shoes to compete along with more than 3,000 other participants in internationally renowned event, which will host 40 professional triathletes, including 11 Olympians, battling for the event's $250,000 Professional Division prize purse.

WHO:

A native of Minnetonka, Minnesota, Mahoney began his career in music more than 10 years ago as front man for the high-energy pop-rock band, the Blue Meenies, which quickly made its mark on the Twin Cities music scene and at colleges and clubs across the Midwest.

Mahoney has released five solo albums, the most recent of which, "Stay/Leave," is available at Target and Best Buy stores, iTunes.com, Amazon.com, and on his Web site, TIMMAHONEY.COM. He plays more than 150 shows each year, including those with his full band and solo acoustic. He recently was featured in Rolling Stone Magazine's 40th Anniversary issue after winning the Ray-Ban "Never Hide" contest.

More information about Mahoney, including tour dates, music and videos are available at TIMMAHONEY.COM and MySpace.com/TimMahoneyMusic.

    DETAILS: ONSITE

    --  Event: Mahoney will perform the National Anthem prior to the
        race start (approximately 6:55 a.m.).

    --  Race start: 7:00 a.m., Saturday, July 12, 2008

    --  Location: Lake Nokomis, Minneapolis

    DETAILS: B-ROLL PACKAGE

    --  Transmissions: 3:30-3:45 p.m. CT and 5:30-5:45 p.m. CT;
        Saturday, July 12, 2008

    --  Coordinates:

          Horizon 2, Transponder15 analog KU band
          Downlink frequency: 11900 Vertical
          6.2 / 6.8 audio

    --  Trouble Line : 612-330-2771

    About the 2008 Life Time Fitness Triathlon

The 2008 Life Time Fitness Triathlon will take place on Saturday, July 12, beginning and ending at Minneapolis' Lake Nokomis. The event will feature participation by more than 3,000 participants, including 40 of the world's top professional triathletes, 11 of whom are 2008 Olympians. The professionals will compete for a share of the event's $250,000 prize purse.

The Life Time Fitness Triathlon is a part of the Life Time Fitness Triathlon Series Race to the Toyota Cup and a signature event of the Minneapolis Aquatennial, a premier, 68-year-old community tradition in the Twin Cities. For more information or to register, visit www.ltftriathlon.com.

2008 Life Time Fitness Triathlon Sponsors

Life Time Fitness is proud to recognize the 2008 Life Time Fitness Triathlon sponsors:

    --  Toyota

    --  Orbea/Shimano

    --  TYR

    --  Jennie-O Turkey Store

    --  MGD 64

    --  Edge(R) - Available at Target(R)

    --  Janus

    --  Ameriprise Financial

    --  Polar

    --  PowerAde

    --  Twin Cities Orthopedic

    --  Bluegreen Vacations

    --  Hormel Natural Choice

    --  Chi Chi's

    --  Cub Foods

    --  Triathlete Magazine

    About the Life Time Fitness Triathlon Series

The Life Time Fitness Triathlon Series was launched in 2006 and created the first-ever connection among four of the most prominent Olympic-distance triathlon events in the United States. The Life Time Fitness Triathlon (ltftriathlon.com), held in Minneapolis, is produced by Life Time Fitness, Inc. The Accenture Chicago Triathlon (chicagotriathlon.com) is produced by Creative & Production Resources, Inc (CAPRI Events). The Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Triathlon (LATriathlon.com) is produced by Pacific Sports LLC. The Nautica New York City Triathlon (nyctri.com) is produced by Korff Enterprises. In 2007, the Life Time Fitness Triathlon Series was expanded to include a Championship event, the Toyota U.S. Open Triathlon Dallas. In 2008, the Series announced the Race to the Toyota Cup to award the top female and male triathletes in each of three separate divisions: Professional, Elite Amateur and Age Group at the Toyota U.S. Open Triathlon in Dallas. Overall, the 2008 Life Time Fitness Triathlon Series offers $1.45 million in cash prizes to Professional Division participants.

    2008 Life Time Fitness Triathlon Series Event Timeline

    --  Life Time Fitness Triathlon (Minneapolis) - July 12

    --  Nautica New York City Triathlon - July 20

    --  Accenture Chicago Triathlon - August 22

    --  Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Triathlon - September 7

    --  Toyota U.S. Open Triathlon (Dallas) - October 5

    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 July 9, 2008, Life Time Fitness operated 74 centers in 17 states, including Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, Ohio, Texas, Utah and Virginia. 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.

Source: Life Time Fitness, Inc.

Released July 9, 2008