EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- Marks Company's Eighth Distinctive and Large Health and Fitness and Center in Illinois; Will Deliver 24-Hour Fitness, Athletics, Recreation and Resort/Spa Programming for Entire Family

Life Time Fitness, Inc. (NYSE:LTM), a national operator of distinctive and large health and fitness centers, today announced that its newest sports and athletics, professional fitness, family recreation and resort/spa center, located in Romeoville, Illinois, will host a Grand Opening celebration on Friday, September 9, 2005, beginning at 6:45 p.m.

Honoring the event, Romeoville community officials and Life Time Fitness representatives will offer a special ribbon-cutting ceremony. Tours of the health and fitness resort, along with program demonstrations, activities for kids, prize drawings and much more, will follow from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., showcasing all of the unique amenities that the new center has to offer.

Life Time Fitness Romeoville marks the Company's eighth health and fitness center in the Chicago market and its 44th nationally. The new location also represents one of the Company's large, 110,000 square foot model centers offering 24-hour access to more than 400 pieces of state-of-the-art cardio, resistance and free-weight training equipment, along with a multitude of amenities.

"Our new Romeoville center combines the ultimate in luxury and family-oriented convenience with a comprehensive array of healthy-way-of-life services and products under one roof," said Mike Brown, senior vice president, Operations, Life Time Fitness. "With an inherent focus on delivering an unparalleled member experience and state-of-the-art equipment, programming and products designed to embrace the health and fitness needs of the entire family, Life Time Fitness is a fundamental stepping stone for those seeking a healthy and active way of life."

Amenities include multiple, state-of-the-art group fitness and spinning studios with free classes, a team of certified personal trainers and programming, a wide selection of adult and youth programs and activities, rock climbing walls, two full-size basketball courts, squash, racquetball and outdoor volleyball courts, yoga studio, dry sauna and free towels and lockers. The center also sports large indoor and outdoor aquatics centers, featuring multiple, two-story waterslides, two large, zero-depth recreation pools, a lap pool and children's interactive play area, two whirlpools and an outdoor bistro.

Families will appreciate Life Time Fitness' large child center, featuring free childcare, a play maze, computer center, separate infant playroom, basketball court and numerous other children's activities. Dedicated family locker rooms also are available.

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

Life Time Fitness Romeoville will officially open for workouts at 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 10. The new center is located at 1220 Lakeview Drive, in Romeoville. The other seven Life Time Fitness centers in Illinois include Algonquin, Bloomingdale, Burr Ridge, Old Orchard, Orland Park, Schaumburg and Warrenville.

About Life Time Fitness, Inc.

Life Time Fitness, Inc. (NYSE:LTM) operates distinctive and large sports and athletic, professional fitness, family recreation and resort/spa centers. As of August 9, 2005, the Company operated 42 centers in eight states, including Arizona, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Texas and Virginia. 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 and supplements. Life Time Fitness is headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota (www.lifetimefitness.com). LIFE TIME FITNESS, the LIFE TIME FITNESS logo, and EXPERIENCE LIFE are registered trademarks of Life Time Fitness, Inc. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.