Find the Right Fit to Achieve a Lifetime of Health and Fitness

Business Wire, June 4, 2008

The Recipe to Leading a Healthy and Active Lifestyle is Part Education, Part Exercise and Part Nutrition; Success Lies in Identifying the Right Partner, Programs and Guidance

CHANHASSEN, Minn. -- As the nation continues to experience a significant health crisis with spiraling healthcare costs, an ever-increasing number of consumers are seeking proactive solutions that allow them to take charge of their own health and wellness challenges. Whether it is stress, weight, diabetes, heart disease or countless other serious issues, adults and children alike require the proper tools and guidance when assuming self accountability for their health.

"Making health and fitness a priority begins with a personal commitment," said Jeff Zwiefel, Life Time Fitness senior vice president and exercise physiologist. "Being healthy and active requires taking stock of your priorities, identifying the right plan, making the appropriate time and financial investment, and sticking to it. Some people simply don't know how to get started. Others struggle with time as a barrier to establishing and maintaining a fitness program. But, like any goal worth pursuing, a time investment and personal dedication go hand in hand. No one questions that living healthy pays lifelong benefits. As such, it simply must be considered core to one's daily activities."

Many consumers turn to health clubs for support and guidance. Choosing the club that best aligns with individual needs and interests is a critical success factor that shouldn't be taken lightly. Location, hours of service, available services and programs, childcare, athletic events, social and entertainment options, and cost, for example, are among the many key points of consideration.

With its unique centers, programming, services, and team of certified, specialized employees, national health and fitness resort operator, Life Time Fitness (NYSE: LTM), has considered these critical elements - and myriad others -- all with members' total health experience in mind. The Company currently serves as a dedicated partner to more than one million individuals in their daily quest to seek and lead healthy and active ways of life.

* Education: Knowing how the body responds to food and exercise is pivotal in building the right program and developing the proper fundamentals. Personal trainers are great resources for helping individuals reach their goals, and certified nutrition coaches guide eating habits to achieve healthy choices. Another Life Time Fitness resource, Experience Life magazine, first published in 2001, is an award-winning healthy-lifestyle magazine committed to helping its readers improve their health and fitness while enjoying happier, more satisfying lives. The magazine is published 10 times a year by Life Time Fitness. Experience Life can be found online at experiencelifemag.com.

* Location, Hours and Convenience: The location and availability of your club can be key factors in establishing and maintaining a fitness plan. Convenience also is a key aspect to enjoying the benefits of a membership, and the hours of operation dictate whether you will be able to utilize your investment. With more than 70 locations nationwide and growing, Life Time Fitness offers a comprehensive range of programs and services and most locations are open 24 hours, seven days a week. Life Time Fitness' comprehensive resort-like environment allows members to achieve several daily tasks in one stop. The entire family can hop in the car and enjoy something for everyone upon arrival. In addition to an array of workout equipment, Life Time Fitness provides a variety of offerings such as the LifeCafe to grab a bite to eat, a childcare center for children to play games and interact with others, outdoor and indoor pools for the family, and the LifeSpa which delivers a full range of hair, nail and skin care services, and therapeutic massage. The entire family can enjoy so many options under one roof.

* Personal Training, Nutrition Coaching and Group Fitness: Beginning a new exercise and diet plan can be daunting and leave some feeling lost. Life Time Fitness certified personal trainers and nutrition coaches (registered dieticians) are available to help develop individualized plans and deliver programming that support members' unique needs. Additionally, a broad range of group fitness classes connect members and create a community atmosphere with encouragement, variety and fun--key elements to a successful program. The Life Time Fitness team is dedicated to offer the guidance and tools that equip members with the essential foundation of education, exercise and nutrition in their pursuit of a successful healthy-way-of-life.

* Programs, activities and entertainment for all ages, and physical abilities: Creating a family-oriented atmosphere coupled with an incomparable experience for anyone and everyone is central to Life Time Fitness' mission. Life Time Fitness offers an array of family sports and recreation, and a wide selection of both adult and youth activities. Among the multitude of Life Time Fitness amenities are over 400 pieces of state-of-the-art cardiovascular and resistance equipment, multiple group exercise, Pilates and yoga studios with free and fee-based programs, a cycle theatre, team of certified personal trainers and programming, wide selection of adult and youth programs and activities, two full-size basketball courts, and dry saunas. Select locations have an indoor rock climbing cavern and large indoor and outdoor aquatics centers, lap pools and children's interactive play areas, two whirlpools and an outdoor bistro.