05/20/08 Great place, with 2 1/2 caveats. 1. Too many kids! Fortunately, swim time for the kids is restricted somewhat. But this is definitely a FAMILY gym. Check elsewhere for a more adult fitness facility. But if you've got a family and lots of cash, this is the place. By the way, kids as young as 12 are allowed into the workout areas that include the cardio/aerobic exercise area and the strength machines. They do have to be 15 to enter the "free weight" area. Also, some kids (young teens) seem to "live" there. Kept coming across the same ones on different days. And they are in the changing areas too. Fortunately, and to Lifetime Fitness' credit, there are some "family changing rooms" which decreases the number of kids running around the adult changing rooms. And there is a "kid's area" that helps restrict them as well. But, I sincerely wish they had a 15/16 year old limit for the adult changing rooms and upstairs workout area that contains the machines. (By the way, the very best times in my life was when I was with my kids and grandkids. So I certainly don't blame parents for wanting to have their kids there. In fact, I applaud them for it. It's just that, for an adult who wants to work out fairly seriously, having kids about and hearing the constant PA calls for parents to come discipline their kids who are in the child care area can be a negative, at least to me) 2. But apart from the kids, my only complaint would be, "It's rather expensive." They quote an outrageous "joining fee", but there is generally a pretty big discount on that. In the end, what I was quoted was $95.00 (plus tax) to join and then $59.95 (plus tax)/month-Gold Membership, which is their lowest priced membership in Austin. Per couple it's $108.14/month. That does get you into North and South locations in Austin. The rate is higher if you want to be able to go to any facility nationwide. But there is no contract, a plus. By contrast, "24 Hour Fitness" charges a $130.00 (single) joining fee (possible discounts on that single joining fee, but I haven't tried to get 'em down yet). But their monthly fee is $42.99 (single) and includes use of all locations. Side note: I was rather shocked to find that the monthly single rate at the YMCA was $55.00/month! So (tax included) I save $18.36/month if I go with 24 Hour Fitness. (I ruled out Gold's because they have very few have pools, which I need because of my bad knees) But, Lifetime is only $5.36 more than the YMCA! My final decision? Lifetime Fitness, for 3 reasons. 1. I go in the early mornings before work when there are very few kids. 2. Lifetime has 3 pools (one is outdoors and closed in the Winter), and thus there are many more lanes to swim in than at 24 Hour. And it is fairly rare that the main indoor lap pool is completely tied up by other swimmers. But should that happen, in the winter, that means moving to the "kid's pool" (unoccupied by kids in the early morning) and swimming in some lanes they have there. That would be fine, but those lanes are pretty shallow and only about 2/3rds as long as the 25 meter pool. For me, that means 20 strokes per lap instead of 30, a negative. 3. Lifetime Fitness supplies free clean towels for you to use. Initially, that may not sound important, but I discovered that it was oh-so-good to have those available. Now, after enjoying those towels at Lifetime, if a gym did not supply towels, that would be a deal-breaker for me. You'll see what I mean if you join or at least try the place out. Another note: In their swimming pools, 24 Hour has salt water. Lifetime uses chlorine and it is not uncommon for Lifetime to let their indoor lap pool get cloudy and rather dirty, especially the South Austin location. Well, as I said, beware of the kids. If you can get past them, the rather high monthly fee, and the occasionally dirty pool at the South location, this place rules. One star removed for the abundance of kids, high price (but worth it), and occasionally dirty pool. But I gotta say, a great place nonetheless. Final hint: Both Lifetime Fitness and 24 Hour Fitness will give you a 7 day free trial. Take them up on it and learn what goes on first hand AT THE TIMES THAT YOU WILL BE USING THE FACILITY and see what you prefer. read more

I love this gym. It has every convenience, every need met, every time frame (It's 24 hrs), and a strong staff. For the last eight months I have been working on a high protein, fat trimming, "to failure" strength program and I am about to start the PX90. I do not have to buy any additional equipment because this gym has every weight, every machine, everything I need! I get a little annoyed when I use gym that have lots of kids, but LTF does a really good job of using space that is especially for kids. Nice work there. The cost is getting high, but we joined when they first opened, so we locked in a good rate. If you see a special, grab it. If you don't ask for a two-week pass. They are pretty good about that. read more

Well, our family just joined this massive gym, resort, spa, day care, pain inducing club..whatever we decide we want it to be for the day.. Lifetime is a beautiful club. I have been 4 times, and you can find me laying by the pool most of the time. OK, yes, they have a great gym, with state of the art equipment, but having just moved here, and still unpacking, I am craving a bit of downtime, so the pool and eucalyptus steam room suit me just fine. Their outdoor pools are so large that even when it is busy, you don't really feel it. When I have went upstairs to the workout area, (uggghh), I have been pleased with the huge amount of cardio that they have. I haven;t had to wait for any machines which is nice! All of their machines are in excellent condition. I haven't done classes yet, so I cannot really comment on them, except to say, there is a huge selection of classes. I plan on spending a great deal of time at this place! read more

I have been a member since 2010 and I love this facility!! Their pools, spa, studios, locker rooms, child centre, cafe everything is the best!! The facility is always clean with plenty of machines available all the time. Some awesome classes: kick boxing, zumba, yoga, hydro-training!! I would love to be hired by this awesome place so that I can live here most of the day and enjoy work while working out!!! read more

Anyone who thinks the staff is to blame for the sometimes messy facility is blind. The staff does great and works around the clock to try and up keep this HUGE building. It's the careless members and their snotty nose kids that trash the place and treat it with no respect. The staff tries really hard and works a lot of hours and has to deals with a lot of people who think their poop don't stink. I for one love this place and gladly pay the fees and dues to be a member. This gym has changed my life for the better for sure. The staff are all friendly and ready to help, there is more equipment than you'll ever need, and there are also some cool members as well. Two thumbs up guys. read more

Lifetime Fitness is an experience. I know the monthly dues seem ridiculous to some but you have to understand that you aren't just joining a "gym" like say, 24 Hour Fitness. I first became a Lifetime Fitness member back in 2004 in Garland, TX. Every Lifetime (including this one) that I have stepped into since then has exceeded my expectations. This is a classy operation, from the way they design their facilities, to the quality of their classes and staff. Once a member you are privy to an outstanding bi-monthly health magazine which enhances your healthy lifestyle. Of course Lifetime is known for their magnificent swimming pools (indoor and outdoor with slides), their saunas, volleyball court and rock climbing wall. Towels are always included and even wireless internet access! If you want a classy, healthy gym experience look no further. If you just want the basics of working out join elsewhere. read more

I work out with a trainer or in a T.E.A.M group at Life Time five days a week. There are a ton of machines here, so it's extremely rare to not be able to use the machine you want. The trainers are always very friendly and are great at pushing you out of your comfort zone (in a good way). I've been in some gyms that get super hot and uncomfortable to exercise in. I've never experienced this at Life Time, but I've also learned to identify the spots in front of the AC vents. There are tons of windows and a big atrium too, so it doesn't ever feel dank or claustrophobic. The gym itself as well as the locker rooms and cafe are always very clean. I always use one of the towels they provide while I'm working out, then I'll often shower and grab a bite to eat after my workout. This gym is a winner all around! read more

This place is pretty good I mean they have treadmills, stepping machines, exercise bikes, rowing machines, and more! Tons of stuff for you exercise and get in shape with. Also they have a pool and the facility is pretty clean. read more

Holy abs of steel Batman! I mean srsly, this place da bomb! I have always had a gym membership to somewhere in that area, (Gold's, 24 Hour) and thought I had all it took to stay in good shape, or to be working towards being in BETTER shape. I had heard good things about Lifetime, but always thought it was a little silly being twice as expensive as the other places. I see why it is now. Let me enlighten you: 1.) This place is soooo huge, that even when coming to workout at peak times like 5pm, there is still enough equipment to do every exercise you want to do. 2.) ROCK WALL! 3.) Life Cafe... Wait, what you want a smoothie, sandwich and a protein drink right when you are done. OK, they got that. 4.) Spandex... Ah, Spandex. 5.) No Meatheads Plus, there is a Menthol Wet Sauna, 2 indoor pools, huge outdoor pool, sun deck, water park, great classes, and multi-sport training if you want to get a little better at Tri's and Du's. (No Hipsters as well) read more

Its been almost a year now & I'm still beyond happy. We are using more services & now that my daughter is 5 the child programs are even better! Since joining I have seen them upgrade about 50 cardio machines, squat racks, about 12 new weight machines & 6-7 free weight toys. The pools were cleaned, steam rooms revamped & bunch of other things that have shown the commitment this gym has to be first class. Front desk staff is great & always trying to multitask 15 things. read more

I work out at Gold's and had to go in as a secret shopper and evaluate this place. I had my 9 year old in tow. I was completely blown away. There is no need to bring your own towel. The men's locker room has flat screens and a couch. The kids gym is stocked full of activities for the kiddos while you get a work out. There are plenty of elliptical machines for you to use as well as free weights and machines. There is not cursing under your breath because somebody has been sitting on the leg machine for 20 minutes doing nothing while that is the last exercise you need to do to complete your workout and they will not move because "They got there first". There is both and indoor and outdoor pool with slides for the kids. You could take your whole family for the day on a Saturday and have lunch at the Cafe. There is also a salon there for the ladies. This place is twice the cost of my current gym, but for good reason. This gym far exceeds Golds. The down side is there are only 2 locations (North and South.) Plus, If I got to San Antonio, I can not grab a workout in San Antonio. It impressed my kid so much, he asked if we were going to join this place. If you want an impressive gym to meet your fitness goals, this place is it. read more

Been a member since 2013 and did a review a few years back. Figured I would update my review.. Not much has changed on my opinion of Lifetime. I had my gym on deferment for about 9 months and only had to pay $12.99 while I wasn't able to pay my dues. I just reactivated my gym membership and super excited to be back. The gym is busier than I remember, as I can tell they have gained a lot of new members. They did help me with my dues by dropping my child dues down and helping me change my membership so that I could better afford my membership. I still love the cafe, salon, sauna and other perks of this gym. Summer coming up and I am super excited to use the pool and enroll my daughter into a few of their camps. They have a parents night out thing they do (don't have to be a member to use this service, just say I referred you :) ) ... and other free classes for kids. The kid programs are phenomenal and enrich the kids while the parents work out. If you can afford 85 dollars a month (single person and child) .. than it is worth every penny.. Oh yeah! The customer services has always been spot on too! read more

In Summary: This place is like a country club for people who are into being fit and healthy. I joined near the end of 2010 and we are still members. We love it here. Amazing if you have kids, its a great place to spend time with them and also workout. Highly recommended for families. read more

Was a member of Lifetime for 7 years and accepted the extremely high cost. It was functional and served my purposes just fine. I even maintained my membership, paying the dues faithfully through 4 back surgeries and unable to utilize the facilities for several months. Unfortunately, one of their Corporate Membership employee's was rude, nasty and extremely unprofessional to both me and my fiance'. Now I am a member at one of their largest competitors and just as happy, if not happier. Do yourself a favor and look around carefully at your options available as you can get the vast majority of the amenities for close to 1/2 the cost and much better customer service. This is a snippet from their CEO's (Bahram Akradi) profile: " ..With unwavering commitment to the member point of view... " Perhaps he needs to ensure the rest of his employee base is committed to the same. They have lost a long time customer over NOT living that statement. I will now passionately direct others away from Lifetime Fitness. read more

Love my gym! I'm glad summer is coming to an end because the kids are everywhere! They've stepped up the cleanliness of the ladies locker room and restroom since my last review. The cafe is awesome!!!! Great equipment and rarely a wait for machines and I'm there at peak times! read more

I'll never join another gym again! Lifetime Fitness is by far the most AMAZING gym I've ever been to. I went for a free 7-day trial and wanted to join immediately. At first I was skeptical because it's not super close to my house, but oh the drive is worth it! The classes are amazing, the facilities are super nice and always very clean. They provide you with towels so you can shower afterward and not have to worry about bringing one. They have hairdryers in the women's locker room too, which is a huge convenience. I can't wait to use the outdoor pool in the summer! They had a great sign-up offer this month- $120 for a couple per month, no enrollment fee, and $150 Lifetime "bucks" that you can spend on rock climbing, personal training, swimming lessons, among other things. It's a little more expensive than other gyms, but for $60 a month with no contract and all the amenities they offer, it's totally worth it! read more

This gym is like a cruise ship. If the building had 'smoke stacks' coming out of the top and an anchor hanging off of the roof you might be forgiven for thinking so. Granite counter tops. Chrome. Marble. Flat panel displays on the walls. Clean white towels in the locker rooms. You should take your groceries with you into the steam room. Put a head of cabbage and some asparagus by the wall vent where the steam comes out and you can have your dinner ready after your workout. That room is hot hot hot, and smells like eucalyptus. The best thing is the daycare. I have 2 kids (soon to be 3) and I would not be able to work out if it were not for the daycare at Lifetime. The daycare itself is huge -- bigger than some gyms in town. It includes Mac computers, an infant area, a toddler area, a big climbing tube/slide area, a basketball court, and a fenced in area outside with clean, soft, artificial grass. Add to that a facility aimed at yuppies (no muscleheads), and it is pretty good for the family. I think they deliberately skimp on the heavy iron that would appeal to the most intimidating type of physique that you might see at Golds gym. I recommend it. The only better place in town may be Castle Hill Specialized fitness, because they have a smaller more intimate feel, and a bunch of 'specialized' equipment that you won't find anywhere else. Kevin Ready http://austinlife.org read more

I hated going to the gym. I've tried them all: 24 Hour, Bally's, Golds...was gung ho for a few months, then gave up after dealing with uninformed "trainers", and skeezy facilities. But Lifetime; oh, how I love Lifetime. It's massive, it's clean, all around awesomeness. I do boot camp, personal training with Mike Hughes (who is fantastic) and lots of classes. Could not recommend this gym more highly! read more

When I first came here about 4 years ago I actually canceled my gym membership, the staff who were working the front desk were that bad. However, it is a great gym, lots of great equipment, rock wall, and pools. I decided to give it another shot. I'm very glad I did. The new staff I have encountered is MUCH better, very nice and professional. Considering how expensive this place is I expect a moderate level of niceness from people who are greeting me and they certainly exceed that. Very happy with this gym overall. Only negative I can think is the pools get pretty packed when they move the outside swim training in during the fall evenings so it's best to go earlier or later if you plan on swimming in the indoor lap pools. read more

Just sent this to their Corporate office. Greetings: I live in California but I wanted to share a post my girlfriend in Austin, TX put on Facebook today that absolutely warmed my heart. As a mother with a child with Down syndrome, I am so proud of your efforts to employ people with disabilities and give them a chance for a near normal life experience. Kudos to you Lifetime Fitness! Tiffany S. near Cedar Park, TX .. I am proud to workout at a gym that hires people with disabilities. There must be 5 employees with Down Syndrome that work there. It's nice to see companies give these people an opportunity to make money, socialize and make new friends! Props to companies like LifeTime Fitness! read more

This place is dangerous. Dangerously awesome. When I'm not out playing with the boys or going ballistic in an F-14 at 3 G's, I like to snag a killer workout in here. The babe watching is totally bodacious. Highly recommended. Iceman out. read more

What's not to love about this most amazing place!! They have EVERYTHING! My kids love the outdoor pool (not that their indoor pool is anything to scoff at!) and I love the hot tubs. They have three of them! One big one outside and two inside. The workout floor is nothing short of spectacular and they have tons of staff to help you with anything and everything you could possibly need! Check it out! You won't regret it! read more

Called to inquire about kids program, the person I spoke with does not have much knowledge about the program and said someone will give me a call back. After a week - nobody got back to me. Went in person again to inquire about the kids program. The person I spoke with does not have much knowledge about the program and said someone will give me a call back - nobody got back to me. Seems like the person who knows everything is never around plus with limited info on their website. They just lost my business. I can't deal with customer service like that. read more

Finally, LTF South has opened! I wrote my review for LTF North a while back, and when I purhcased my membership, I purchased it knowing that this one would be finished by the end of the year. This location is way better than the location in Cedar Park. It doesn't smell as funky, the people way cooler, and it's closer to everything Austin. The new basketball courts have college and NBA 3 point lines, the cafe has a better layout, and the bathrooms/lockerrooms are much nicer than the one up North. That is saying a lot given that I was expecting exactly the same thing. LTF has really surprised me as they keep exceeding my expectations read more

As far as gyms go its average .... Nothin really bad just your typical machines and free weighs along with tons of cardio. The cafe is nice in a pinch but I don't use it regularly . I am not the type to hang out at a gym , it's work, get in and get out . They have a lot of classes included in the membership , which for what you pay, they should include plenty of classes. I use the sauna daily and have no complaints . Friendly front desk staff , trainers are what you expect from a large gym chain. read more

Very poor business practices and a rip off. Cancelation practices not robust so watch your bank account! Called and customer service was very snotty and rude. Not even a simple sorry. read more

The best fitness club in ATX! Without a doubt best staff and amenities in town. Worth the bang for the buck.

This gym is my friend! I have been a bit of a gym rat my whole adult life. Not always knowing what I'm doing to really having specific goals in mind. I've tried other's nearby and was resistant to even checking out this place. Once I had a last of a series of bad experiences at the other place, I decided I'm moving on up! This place is HUGE! I love that. Lots of machines and variety. Classes of all sorts. I do wish they'd catch up to the trends a little faster, but hey, they still have awesome other classes. I really have begun to love the Yoga here. I was really unsure and was only a 'purist' going to only a yoga studio that I love as well. But in an effort to save money, realized I should try the gym yoga before completely writing it off. I LOVE it! It's not exactly like my yoga temple I visit, but it's pretty great! I've tried Pilates here, since I don't 'get' it, nor enjoy it, I'm not going to say much except: They have the reformers and great instructors. nice studio, little small, but it works. The weights: LOTS of them! A machine or free weight for everyone. The trainers, so helpful and friendly. I've worked out with Lateef and Britany and they both are AWESOME! In shape, both of them and great at what they do. Everyone is super friendly and helpful. The Life Cafe is pretty good as well. Gotta say HI to Mannie and Joanie!) So convenient when rushing to work. Lots of protein shakes to try. Very kid friendly, it's great seeing kids enjoy fitness activities, they make me feel young again, with memories of summer camps and such. What else? Rock wall, lots of lap pools, slides on the pools, sauna, steam room, well check out the website. They have (almost) it all, enough that this gym rat is happy! read more

I have been a member with a family membership for 3 years and I just keep getting disappointed. The front desk staff is rude time and time again. The fine print keeps getting finer. Their freeze option is terrible. I have three people on a membership. If I freeze, I can only visit and not bring my kids in even though I pay for them each month. With so many amazing studios and boutique gyms in Austin you think they would step up their game. Super disappointed. read more

LIVE WORMS IN THE BATHROOM AT LIFETIME FITNESS IN SOUTH AUSTIN! I get that mistakes and even bugs, happen. That being said, this is just not ok. After giving LifeTime the benefit of the doubt, I was lied to and the issue still isn't resolved. I've also had a discussion with the corporate office this afternoon, who had no resolution to offer and said they "are not there in Texas so there is only so much we can do. We will however let management know about your concern." My husband and I have been members of LifeTime for a while. We pay for a level of membership which gives us each a close parking spot and I pay for my locker each month as well. Additionally, we pay extra each month to give my daughter the ability to come with us and my husband also pays for a trainer each month at this facility. In other words, we had been very invested here. On Wednesday 8/22 I visited the south Austin location only to open up my locker and discover that it had been cleaned out. It took about 30 minutes for them to locate my items which were brought to me in a room in a GIANT trash bag filled with tons of lost and found items. Dirty shoes, old brushes, sweaty clothes, etc. As you can imagine, I was extremely unhappy to find all of my items which I keep in my locker mixed with disgusting lost and found things. I was told it was a mistake and how sorry they were and that they would be happy to replace my yoga mat with one of their own. Never mind that I also had two pairs of shoes, a hot yoga towel, wights a bag and other items in my locker, which are now in my eyes, ruined. As violated as I felt, I thanked that employee for his time and finding my items and went to my work out. When I came back I went to the women's locker room to take a shower. During my shower I noticed WORMS were on the walls, crawling around me. Horrified, I went out to speak with the same gentleman who found my stuff at the member services desk. I was told they were aware of the issue and had already had Orkin out several times, they thought they had contained the issue. I asked why the showers were not closed or at least a notice put up for patrons so they would be aware that small worms were living in the showers and all over the floors and the walls ...he didn't have an explanation for me. Infuriated and with crawling skin, I went home to take another shower. Two days later AFTER I field a complaint with whom ever handles their social media account, I was given a call by their member services manager. He again apologized for the locker and then told me that the worms were not something that they were aware of (how I would know orkin services otherwise is beyond me... either way one of the two of the associates lied...), however, now that they were aware, they took immediate action. He offered me one month free off of my membership because he understood that it would take time for me to want to come back. He assured me that a treatment had been done and he personally had walked the showers this AM and found nothing in there. Anxious to see if this problem had in fact been remedied, I got in my car and drove to lifetime. On Wednesday, when I first saw the worms I was in the third stall on the left in the shower room. Today, when I went in, I went to the very first stall and immediately saw multiple worms crawling around. In addition to lots of mold on the walls. This is a full 48hrs AFTER I made them aware of the issue and AFTER lifetimes manager reached out to me about how the issue had been remedied and asked that I please give them the benefit of the doubt. He insisted that they had fixed the problem as soon as they were made aware of the issue... etc etc. Sadly, nothing has been handled. I was lied to and there are clearly, still living, crawling, unknown worms which patrons are STILL not being made aware about living in the showers at life time fitness at this exact moment...Disgusting doesn't cover it. read more

This location opens this weekend. So how do I know about it? Well, the only great thing that happened in Raleigh during our stay was that a Lifetime opened up! The gym is huge .. like mall huge. The equipment is top notch, the bathrooms palatial, the pools are perfect, indoor and outdoor. And this location is their first "green" club, including a saltwater pool that requires a fraction of the chemicals and is much better for your skin. They have a climbing wall, spinning, trainers, you name it. Highly recommended and it opens this weekend. Don't know if they will offer free passes but it is worth checking it out. One drawback: the location is in a tough place to get to from Ben White. If you know where Costco is off of MoPac, just go right past it, under the bridge and it's right there. read more

I've been working out here since my wife moved us from Golds gym a few years ago. I was hesitant to move, but quickly realized this place this place is the gold standard of gyms. The staff is always friendly, the facility is always clean and the equipment is kept clean and running smoothly. This place is a FULL service gym, everything from child care, sauna, indoor/outdoor pools, every kind of class under the moon, free weights and machines, more treadmills and elliptical than you can count. It's definitly not Austin "hip" I feel a little more domestic each morning when I walk in, but I suppose it's a small price to pay for a great gym facility. read more

I LOVE LIFETIME FITNESS!! It is the only gym I have ever belonged to that doesn't feel like a chore to visit! Things are polished, beautiful and oh-so-luxurious! They have great locker rooms and your membership card locks them- no more dragging a lock around in your gym bag. Hairdryers, lotion, soap provided in the granite showers! Really, they have thought of everything! The outdoor pool is fabulous, if somewhat crowded this summer. They have umbrellas, misters, big white towels and a sloped beach entrance. Its awesome- just need to figure out how to get a cocktail out there! My favorite thing to do here (besides work out- I swear I do) is go to the steam room. Wonderful, CLEAN, and herbal smelling steam is great for the skin, allergies and all around wellbeing. The spa is great as well, and a good value. In all, I just love Lifetime! Its a pleasure to work out there and the rate is more than fair for the hubby and I. Check it out- but be aware, on the 'open house' it is FAR more busy than on any given day. read more

I will first reiterate the following features: 1. High class hotel spa finishes everywhere (granite, marble, polished wood, etc.) 2. Amazing basketball courts, raquetball court, plus decent rock climbing area. 3. Sea of machines, cardio, weights, etc. (We have never had to wait for a cardio machine) 4. Very cool pools and spas 5. Great cafe (try the hummus pita, if you like that sort of thing - excellent flavors) 6. On site salon (handy - massages, hair/nails, etc) 7. Family friendly: lots of kids, yes, but have you seen the amazing gym area they get to use while parents are working out? We have teen-aged kids, so they don't get to use the kids' area, but we are thrilled it is family friendly. Plus: 1. Great floor for independent floor work. 2. Huge, diverse selection of classes: they seem to always be packed, so they must be good. 3. Great trainers who are very accessable. 4. Towels and lockers provided. 6. The locker rooms are GORGEOUS. Hair dryers provided all along the counter is a nice touch. Wish list: 1. I wish there was a way to hear the TV's without an FM tuner headset. Can you even buy those any more? 2. I wish kids didn't scream so loudly sometimes (although it is pretty rare), to the point of echoing throughout the gym. But, wow. It is pretty. Because it is so pretty, we almost didn't even consider LIFETIME. We checked it out anyway, and are extremely happy with our decision to join. The bottom line: you get what you pay for. For us, "family friendly" sealed the deal. Our teenagers want to work out, too, and LIFETIME makes it do-able They all took the rock climbing introductory class, and now can cross train on the rock walls. We also love shooting hoops together. We couldn't find anywhere else in Austin we could do that. We're paying double what we'd pay at other gyms, but instead of just my husband, 16 year-old son and I reaping the benfits, all 5 of our family members can work out. Now, if only weight would shed more quickly with the same amount of work. read more

We really love the Lifetime Fitness in S. Austin. Before joining my wife and I were members of different gyms, cancelled both and are still saving money at Lifetime. The GM of this facility has done a good job with training the staff to be friendly and upbeat. The equipment is state of the art and there's plenty of machines, so unlike the SW YMCA there is no waiting, especially for newer equipment instead of the junk they had there. There are plenty of classes, especially spin. I will agree about the # of kids at times - I wish they could police them a bit better in the locker room, it's like a zoo in there sometimes, especially when the place is chock full of families. If there are any cons I have these - at the outset, there was a big push to "upsell" all the other things the gym has to offer - I understand this, but at times it was over the top.... The other is the "low flow" sinks in the locker room... ever try to shave while waving your hand over the sensor in the hopes that you'll get some hot water....I just wish they had one or two sinks that used a standard faucet! read more

South Austin location is great. Most everyone I've dealt with is great. One employee though - Nadia - who was working the front desk today was perhaps the rudest and most inappropriate person I've ever encountered. Don't let this great club get run down by extremely poor employees like Nadia. Send her packing back to the DMV where she was obviously trained in customer service - or how not to deliver it. I've sent emails to the General Manager and Member Services Director on the absolute nightmare-ish experience I had with this very angry and very rude individual and am awaiting a response. read more

Staff is very rude here. I had a membership here and really enjoyed the place until I needed to pause my membership and was told that it wasn't possible and I was informed that I'd owe $250 for not continuing my membership. I had a family emergency and needed to leave the state for a few months. It's a shame big businesses don't give a hoot about their customers. Even though I did like this gym a lot I will never have a membership here again read more

This place is a social club, not a gym. Equipment is cheap "hotel workout room" quality and not in necessarily good repair. There are no fans on the workout floor. Can't imagine they can't figure out if you are truly working out, air flow is almost vital. This place is more for people who just want to get out and socialize as you can tell from the people sitting on the equipment playing with their phones. They just bought Pure Austin, hands down the best real gym in Austin and are now working feverishly to dumb-down that gym. I have been a member at Pure Austin 12 years and it had the absolute best quality equipment found anywhere. They had the "Cadillac" quality equipment and now Lifetime is proudly replacing the best with the "Ford Pinto" version and stupidly thinking that's a good thing. read more

I love this place, and I go here all the time since it's open 24 hours and there are so many machines that I'm never worried about a wait. My only complaint, and I am SO surprised no one has really said anything about this yet, is that the cardio section always feels wayyyyyy too hot. I've heard the studio rooms are always kept super cold, and maybe it's just me getting overheated (even when I just walk in..?), but I think the AC system definitely needs to be stronger around the cardio section. Otherwise, I'm definitely a fan of Lifetime and I look forward to trying out the classes and steam room. read more

Dear LTF, Today will be my last day after being a member for several years. Why - for the last month - have you torn up what was otherwise a perfect set up - to accommodate 20 percent of your clientele, while screwing over the other 80 percent? I can't even begin to express how terrible this new layout is. Boot Camp and gym membership are two separate things. I'm not sure what you were trying to accomplish, but this is pretty much the worst decision you could have made. This was such a perfect thing and you went and screwed it up. read more