| Life Time Fitness, Inc. designs, develops, and operates sports and athletic, professional fitness, family recreation, and resort and spa centers. Its centers offer various amenities and services, including fitness studios, educational seminars, fitness assessments, adult and youth programs and activities, athletic events, rock climbing walls, basketball courts, squash and/or racquetball courts, pilates and yoga studios, dry saunas, towel and locker service, indoor and outdoor aquatics centers, waterslides, recreation pools, lap pool and childrens interactive play area, whirlpools, outdoor bistro, child center, computer center, infant playroom, various childrens activities, and family locker room service. The companys centers also provide cardio, resistance, and free-weight training equipment; a range of hair, nail, and skin care services, as well as therapeutic massages; and nutritional food and beverage services. As of February 29, 2008, it operated 71 centers under LIFE TIME FITNESS brand and 1 satellite center primarily in residential locations in the United States. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Chanhassen, Minnesota. |