Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Chains
Monday, May 25th, 2026
Life Time Opens Ocotillo Athletic Country Club in Gilbert, Arizona, Capping Week of Major Phoenix-Area Expansion
Posted: May 6, 2026 in Chains
PHOENIX, AZ - Life Time (NYSE: LTH), the nation's premier healthy way of life company, announces the opening of Life Time Ocotillo, a new 102,000-square-foot athletic country club in Gilbert. Situated on 15 acres in the Southeast Valley, the destination marks the company's continued expansion across Arizona, following the recent debut of Life Time Paradise Valley. Read More...
Life Time Expands Phoenix Presence with Opening of 91,000-Square-Foot Paradise Valley Club at PV
Posted: April 30, 2026 in Chains
PHOENIX, AZ - Life Time (NYSE: LTH), one of the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brands, has opened Life Time Paradise Valley, a 91,000-square-foot luxury athletic country club at PV, one of the region's most exciting mixed-use developments, marking continued expansion in the Phoenix market with a second new location set to open just days later on May 4 in Gilbert. Read More...
Life Time Debuts First Athletic Country Club in Orlando Market with Opening of Life Time Winter Park
Posted: April 24, 2026 in Chains
WINTER PARK, FL - Life Time (NYSE: LTH) has officially opened its highly anticipated Life Time Winter Park Athletic Country Club, bringing a transformative new wellness destination to Central Florida and marking the brand's debut in the Orlando market. Read More...
Life Time Reinforces Leadership in VO2 Max and Metabolic Testing with National Rollout of New Technology to its Athletic Country Clubs
Posted: April 16, 2026 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - As VO2 max and metabolic health regain attention as critical indicators of fitness, performance and longevity, Life Time (NYSE: LTH) is reinforcing its long-standing leadership in the space with a national rollout of next-generation SpiroFit technology to all of its clubs. A pioneer in bringing VO₂ max and metabolic testing into a club setting in 2005, Life Time is introducing a system that furthers the benchmark for delivering lab-grade metabolic data to its members across North America. Read More...
Life Time Debuts First Luxury Athletic Country Club in Idaho, Bringing a 135,000-Square-Foot Wellness Destination to the Boise Area
Posted: April 8, 2026 in Chains
EAGLE, ID - Life Time (NYSE: LTH), a national health and wellness lifestyle brand, announces the grand opening of Life Time Eagle. The opening marks the company's first athletic country club in the state of Idaho and introduces a new wellness destination to the greater Boise region, with additional Idaho locations, including Meridian, planned over the coming years. Read More...
Life Time Ignites the Pilates and Reformer Boom as Demand Surges Coast to Coast
Posted: February 18, 2026 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - As Pilates and reformer-based workouts dominate today's fitness conversation, Life Time (NYSE: LTH) is reaffirming its position as the industry's clear leader, driving the category forward after investing in Pilates for more than 20 years while continuing to innovate with offerings like CTR. Pilates studios and reformer-based classes remain a foundational, high-demand part of the member experience, and in 2026, Pilates studios will be included in each of the company's planned 12 – 14 new locations. Read More...
Life Time Foundation Announces Move for a Life Time, the Next Chapter of its Annual Children’s Health Fundraiser
Posted: February 11, 2026 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - Life Time (NYSE: LTH), one the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brands, announces Move for a Life Time, a nationwide workout fundraising event for Children's Miracle Network and the Life Time Foundation. Taking place on Saturday, March 7 at more than 165 Life Time athletic clubs across the United States and Canada, the event invites participants of all fitness levels to move with purpose while supporting children's health initiatives nationwide. Read More...
Life Time Opens First Athletic Country Club of 2026 in West Cary (its Fourth in the Raleigh-Cary Market) Further Addressing Rapidly Growing Demand for Healthy Living
Posted: February 10, 2026 in Chains
CARY, N.C. - Life Time (NYSE: LTH) announces the opening of its first new athletic country club of 2026 in Cary, North Carolina, as the company continues to expand in highly desirable fast-growing markets demanding premium health and wellness experiences. Life Time Alston Town Center strengthens the company's footprint in the Raleigh-Cary market, benefiting from sustained population growth, a strong economic base and favorable demographic trends. Read More...
Life Time Miami Marathon and Half Delivers an Unforgettable Weekend for More Than 17,000 Runners
Posted: January 25, 2026 in Chains
MIAMI, FL - The 24th Annual Life Time Miami Marathon and Half presented by FP Movement once again transformed South Florida into a vibrant celebration of running, drawing a global community of more than 17,000 athletes from 49 states and 82 countries, making it one of the most globally diverse fields on record. Read More...
Life Time Opens Adults-Only Club in Uptown Boca; First Florida Location to Offer Coveted Athletic Reformer Class, CTR
Posted: January 7, 2026 in Chains
BOCA RATON, FL - With more than 185 locations recognized for elevated wellness and lifestyle experiences, Life Time (NYSE: LTH) opens its sixth Florida destination: Life Time West Boca. The 37,000-square-foot boutique, adults-only club, joins Life Time Boca nearly 25 years after the company's first location debuted in Florida in 2006. Read More...
