Lifetime Fitness

Life Time is an independent operator of luxury athletic country clubs, coworking spaces, and wellness communities across the United States. The company was founded in 1992 by Bahram Akradi in Chanhassen, Minnesota, starting with a single fitness center and gradually building a national presence. As of November 2025, Life Time operates 180 large-format clubs, serving more than 1.4 million members. Over the past five years, Life Time has accelerated its expansion, opening new locations in major markets such as Las Vegas, Miami, and Dallas, and actively developing clubs in high-income, high-growth regions.

The brand’s approach centers on comprehensive facilities that combine fitness, recreation, dining, coworking, and residential elements. Life Time’s clubs often anchor mixed-use developments in affluent suburban and urban neighborhoods, positioning the company as a traffic driver and a destination for health-focused lifestyles. In recent years, Life Time has broadened its offerings with concepts like Life Time Work, which provides flexible office environments, and Life Time Living, which integrates residential units with wellness amenities. These additions reflect the company’s evolution from a traditional gym operator to a multifaceted wellness and lifestyle brand.

Life Time does not franchise its clubs, maintaining direct control over operations and standards. The company is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange and, as of 2025, employs more than 43,000 people nationwide. Its continued investment in new formats and markets, along with its role as an anchor tenant in mixed-use projects, underscores Life Time’s reputation for scale, operational sophistication, and its ability to contribute significant value to commercial real estate environments.