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Life Time
Life Time operates over 190 athletic country clubs across the US, with integrated co-working spaces and luxury apartments.
Life Time
Life Time was founded by Bahram Akradi, who remains CEO, and is headquartered in Chanhassen, Minnesota. The company has grown from a single fitness center into a chain of over 190 athletic country clubs across the United States (per the firm, 2026). Life Time operates a diversified revenue model built on membership fees, with additional income from personal training, events, and its branded retail. The company has also expanded into adjacent real estate offerings: it operates 15 integrated co-working locations under the Life Time Work brand and develops luxury apartment communities designed for a healthy lifestyle (per the firm, 2026). Life Time's digital platform extends the experience with 24/7 virtual access to classes and coaching. As of 2026, the company employs thousands across its locations, with no public disclosure of total AUM or professionals. Life Time has recently focused on opening new flagship clubs in suburban markets and expanding its residential footprint, such as the Ocotillo project in Paradise Valley, Arizona. Life Time's structural differentiator is its ownership and operation of physical assets — clubs, co-working spaces, and apartments — that reinforce a single health-focused brand ecosystem. This creates a recurring revenue stream from memberships and leases, unlike typical gym chains that do not own adjacent real estate.
General information
Firm type
Asset Manager
Year founded
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AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Chanhassen
Corporate office
Chanhassen, MN, United States
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Life Time?
Bahram Akradi is the founder, chairman, and CEO of Life Time and oversees the company's overall strategy and investments. The company does not publicly disclose a designated CIO or investment committee structure.
How does Life Time generate revenue beyond membership dues?
Life Time generates additional revenue from personal training, group fitness classes, spa services, retail sales, and corporate partnerships. It also operates co-working spaces under Life Time Work and develops luxury apartments in conjunction with its clubs.
Is Life Time structured as a family office or a publicly traded company?
Life Time is a publicly traded company listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker LTH. It is not a family office, though founder Bahram Akradi holds a significant ownership stake.
What real estate assets does Life Time own?
Life Time owns and operates over 190 athletic country clubs, 15 co-working locations, and several luxury apartment developments. These are typically located in affluent suburban markets across the United States.
Does Life Time focus only on fitness or does it invest in other sectors?
Life Time focuses exclusively on the health and wellness sector, operating clubs, co-working spaces, and residential properties under a unified brand. It does not make investments outside of its core business.
How does Life Time source deal flow for new locations?
Life Time develops new locations through internal planning and real estate development teams, often in partnership with local municipalities and property developers. The company targets high-growth suburban areas with affluent demographics.
What is Life Time's known posture on co-investments alongside external GPs?
Life Time does not publicly disclose participation in co-investments with external general partners. Its capital deployment is focused on internal projects and organic expansion.
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