I just had to Yelp about the review before me. Two stars? GET REAL!!! As a person who's frequented every gym in my area, who's had personal trainers and who's researched and taken classes on nutrition and fitness, Life Time Fitness gets it right because they've taken the time to understand their customers needs and the science behind fitness. This gym was built in an area that is booming, and placed in the suburbs because it's designed for the individual and family. Yes, there is an abundance of equipment because who wants to wait or feel claustrophobic? As far as the comment on fans and TVs, I've not once felt overheated because a fan wasn't directly over my head. The place is very well ventilated. Every TV is viewable from any machine and from a far distance. There's no hard selling!! I am very sensitive to this type of tacky scheme and not once did they ever try to "hard sell" even while signing up. Every membership gets a Fit Assessment and free session with a personal trainer but only you must set up those appointments. You don't have to do any of it. If you're starting out or want to maximize your workouts then take advantage of the free sessions. I've taken those sessions to see what they had to offer. I never once felt like I had to do any of it. Understand there's a science to losing and maintaining weight. One can even get a university degree to learn and teach it. LTF trainers have degrees and the technology is there to maximize your workouts. During the Fit Assessment I knew what they were saying was true because of my own past education in fitness and nutrition. Which leads me to write about the Polar heart rate monitors. Any educated person will agree that using a HRM is safe to avoid over working the heart, and effective to avoid under working the heart, which defeats the purpose of working out. Polar happens to be the industry leader because they understand the needs of athletes and the science. It's hard to find equipment without Polar compatibility in any gym. The only time one has interaction with an instructor is taking a class or in a personal training session. Never do they come up to you to sell anything! You must approach them and they will tell you what is available to you. You make the choice to do any of it. They will call you to only confirm your appointment, never to sell. Regarding the comment on the quality of instructors. No, you cannot get a good trainer anywhere. I've used trainers at other gyms and none of them really understood the science and couldn't personalize my workouts for MY body's unique biology. Other gyms used generic formulas to figure out my caloric intake, heart rate, etc. Again, Polar understands the science and that's why some of their monitors include the 5 workout zones which are acknowledged in the classes. You don't have to have a monitor but it makes a huge difference. LTF or Polar didn't make this up! It's a science that only the best athletes use, or just ordinary people who want the **most efficient and effective workout**. Its so much more than a "nice reference tool" as commented before. I don't have money to waste on a gym that can't offer me the best in trainers and technology. I don't have time to waste by not working out to MY full potential. I am a mom/wife of a very busy family. I want only the best for me and them. At Life Time Fitness that's what you get. Everything I ever dreamed in a gym is there, and available to me when I'm ready. I will sum up this gym by saying that failure in obtaining health and wellness is on the individual. This gym offers so many free (and for fee) resources. Only YOU can create failure! They give you NO EXCUSES because everything is available for you to SUCCEED!!! Sometimes I workout really late at night because that's the only time I could go due to my busy life. I'm so thankful for the 24 hrs they're open. If you have small kids, they have an amazing daycare center. Also as a member you can create an online account that will give you access to an over abundance of free advice on nutrition and fitness. My LTF membership has enriched my family because everyone can take part. My 12 yr old loves the pools and cardio equipment and can maintain weight between Jiu Jitsu tournaments. My husband and I take yoga together while our 8 mo old is in the daycare center. There's NO excuses for us not to go. It's a safe and welcoming environment for everyone, all body types and ages. This place may not have razors or q-tips but I'd rather have a free fully equiped rock wall ready for me to use. Or a practically free daycare center (only $6 a month). Or the free 26 various classes. Or the many free adult or family events to attend. Or free lockers and towels. Or a cafe, spa, in/out door pools, separate yoga & Pilate's studios, etc. I truly can go on but you get the picture. You owe it to yourself to have and be the BEST! Life Time Fitness allows you to have both. read more

It says a lot when the employees are trash talking each other and the facilities. Stay FAR FAR away from the child care center, especially. The boy's room and changing tables are filthy, covered in feces and urine and this is trekked into the infant room where they crawl around and stick pacifiers back in their mouths that have fallen on the floor. If you sign up, there are hidden fees such as an automatic sign up for a magazine subscription that you pay for unless you call and wait on hold then cancel. If you sign up for '2 weeks free' swim lessons for your kids, you will pay full price following the 2 weeks unless you cancel. Lifetime gets 1 star for great cardio machines but that's where it stops. Even the weight room is packed full of rats with no gym etiquette and it smells like rotten cabbage because the ventilation is so horrible. read more

Ugh this place is like a car dealership! I went with a friend a few times as a guest and every time I moved somewhere else it's like I was getting hounded to join. I do not like high pressure places like this. read more

It could be great, but it's basically a high school gym at this point. The facility is wonderful, the pools are great, equipment is top-notch, staff is (usually) friendly and helpful. However, that being said, unless you plan on going during way off-peak hours, the place is jam packed full of high school students. It's pretty difficult to find a machine or free-weights, or even a spot to work out without people constantly crossing in front of you about 2 feet away. As for basketball, just forget it even exists. They COMPLETELY take over everything. So, in short, if there was a Lifetime Fitness that was 18+ it'd be perfect. This one? Very frustrating. read more

OK, this is my first observation, but nevertheless it was a great first impression. This gym is definitely a luxury. My husband said it reminded him of the Gold's Gym's back in the day. Full service spa, multiple indoor and outdoor swimming pools, saunas, oh and my personal fave, the euchalyptus steam room. While the outdoor pool was crowded, we still found a lovely chair to sit on, under a huge umbrella. The workout areas are extremely clean - after the tour we were sold! Once we finish the 1 week free trial, we'll be signing up. Yoga class tonight. Will report back. For the cost, I think it's well worth it. read more

My boyfriend and I were looking for a new gym and we called ahead to this Lifetime to find out if we could try it. The lady on the phone said they do a 3 day free trial and that the staff would be there until 9. When we got there, the two girls at the front desk said we needed to talk to a sales rep. The sales guy was very rude (he didn't bother introducing himself) and told us we had to pay $25 if we were going to try it that day. When we explained we called ahead he just shook his head and said no you have to pay. We did a quick look around by ourselves (he also didn't bother giving us a tour) and left to go to Gold's Gym instead. Super annoyed with how rude they were to potential customers! read more

This gym is oversold and way too busy. Also, the cancellation policy is a scam. They charge you for an additional month after you request to cancel " Your cancellation request must be submitted either in person or in writing with a signature, sent via certified mail." " Your request must be submitted no later than the end of the current month for termination to be effective at the end of the following month. If we receive your cancellation request by 6/30/12, your last billing date will be 7/1/12, and your membership will terminate on 7/31/12." read more

What am I paying for? There'snever room in the childcare center!!! Even when you call 5 days ahead. Also, the Yoga room is so small they have to turn people away. Only 6 bathroom stalls, you have to wait in line. This location needs updates and more childcare employees! This part of town has grown too big for this small facility. read more

If you are a rich elite athlete this place is for you. If you are a middle class worker this place is way overpriced and always to busy. Staff is unfriendly. read more

I'm giving lifetime a 2 star for now because I'm hoping it improves in the child area. First off, gym and amenities are great. No complaints there. However my first time bringing my little girl was a complete disaster. I took her to the child care center where it was relatively quiet. Not a lot of kids which I thought was good because she would get extra attention. Nope!!! When I picked her up her eyes were beet red from crying. Apparently NO ONE noticed she was there much less upset. She's s pretty confident and social kid do this was a big surprise to me. Initially I thought she got hurt but it turns out she said they were not very nice and no one bothered to y'all to her (meaning the employees). I don't expect them to cater to my daughter and play with her non stop but geez!!!! She was in there an hour and nothing. Once she stopped hyperventilating from crying I got her calmed Dian with the promise that I would never make her go back there again. Great!!!! There goes my ability to work out in the evenings or weekends. My next issue was with the aquatics department. I've attempted to stop in 3 times now to get her enrolled in the swim school or test for the swim team and there's never anyone there who can get her registered. I left my contact information last week but still never heard from anyone. Tried leaving another message today but the voicemail says they will return calls within 24/48 hours. Really? So far, not impressed. I am hoping someone reached out to me to fix this and I will happily change my review. read more

The facility is extremely clean unlike it's other locations. Staff is extremely friendly and helpful unlike its other locations again. I never had to wait to use anyone of the machines and the downstairs little restaurant is great. One thing to note, I paid thousands for a private instructor that was was supposed to have program just for me. Well, while I was out on the floor with my trainer, all the other trainers were doing absolutely the SAME THING with their people as well. NOTHING was different. So after months and months and now a smaller pocket book, I see and feel no different than when I first started there. hard to believe but true. It looks like they follow some marketing program designed from the corp office. Really bad for someone who really needs to get into shape. read more

Outrageous membership cost that is near impossible to cancel. I bought a house back in May. Sent an email in May to give my 30 day cancellation notice. June I was still charged. Called in June and was told it would be put on hold for August until I came into the gym but I would still have to pay July dues. Went in and talked to the memebrship services to cancel. Used the gym part of July since I was paying for it. August I was charged full month dues again! Called and was told my account was again on hold. September I am again charged but only a $10/month hold fee. What does it seriously take to cancel?! Previous gyms an email was sufficient. Personal training and specialty classes are very expensive for the average person. After 4 months it became too much, especially when you have to pay for two months of pilates classes upfront! There is no walking track in the facility. Yoga classes fill up 15-30 minutes before class even starts. The studio is never quiet before practice, everyone is talking to their neighbors, bring and using phones in the studio and wearing shoes into the studio. Tons of cardio equipment but it seems like it is never cleaned, handles feel grimy and sticky. Weight machines are outdated and few trainers available to show you how to use the equipment. Great pilates and yoga instructors! So so group fittness instructors. I have had better instructors at Ballys. Lockers are at least free...well they should be for what you are paying to be there. read more

Been going here since it opened. Love this gym, from the class offerings to the insanely awesome fitness instructors to the facility itself. Price is normal, $60 for a single person for what they offer is more than worth it. Plus when I travel, I can go to any other LTF. Putting your membership on hold is sometimes challenging, it costs $10/mo to hold it and you have to give them a months notice basically as they charge for 1 more billing cycle after you give your notice....with the work I do its sometimes hard to get this one right for me, but I try. Everything is well taken care of from the equipment to the cleanlyness of the locker rooms. Staff is friendly and smiling. Cafe is yum, great place to grab a healthy snack. Outside pool is a plus during the summer. Don't have kids, but from what I understand its only like $10 per month to add a child onto an adult membership and with that you get 2 hours of free daycare a day, they also accept babies but hunt you down for a poopie diaper....lol, not my forte, but if you have a kid you would have to call for the specifics, but daycare for 2 hours a day while you workout or just chill out....that's a great concept! read more

Lifetime Fitness is my standard to measure all other gyms by. The building is very nice, with upscale material used thought, such as the tile work and showers. There are a couple large hot tubs and pools, inside and outside in the summer. You get free towels and lockers. My kid always loved the kid center, which has the most to do out of any I have seen, from movies and toys to basketball and slides. They have a ton of cardio equipment, weight machines and lots of including class offerings. The free weight section gets overcrowded and could be bigger. The monthly dues also continue to rise. read more

Easily the best workout facility in colorado. I wouldnt be surprised if the denver broncos or colorado rockies came to workout here. No matter how packed it is you can always find a machine. The locker rooms and ammenities are gorgeous. They have two hot tubs and two pools. You cant go wrong by coming here, not to mention the amount of gorgeous females that workout here. Place is amazing read more

Very clean facilities with tons of equipment, classes and amazing pools. They have their share of meat-head Neanderthals, but you'll find that pretty much anywhere - especially in a gym this size. The only reason I can't give them 5 stars is the price - it 'aint cheap! But, I guess you get what you pay for. The staff is amazingly friendly and helpful. No complaints on the quality of the facilities, services and staff. I love the people who work here! read more

Terrible business. Went to cancel because I wasn't able to find time to work out. Was told that their "policy" is to charge an additional month past the month that you cancel. What??? So as a parting gift, they're going to rob you for an additional month's dues. Highway robbery. Will never step foot in a Life Time Fitness facility again. read more

Lifetime Fitness is a great all in one gym. It's so large and luxurious. Its even got a spa service. I love the group classes, especially yoga and ending my workout session with a dip in the hot tub and a little time in the sauna is especially great! The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is there are a lot of small children and teens running around. But it is nice that it's family friendly. read more

I've learned a lot from personal trainers Ariel and Melissa! They have provided me with the resources to establish a healthy and effective workout and nutrition plan. Everyone is so welcoming and nice at the front desk! Always clean and tons of equipment so wait times are not too long! read more

1st time to this location as my membership is in Arizona. Very impressed with training staff as one of them was walking the floor asking if everyone was ok. I have been to a couple of Lifetime and that hasn't happened before. I appreciate that type of service. read more

I love this place. Like my second home. Just try to avoid going there during the after work rush! The spin classes are great, especially Andi's, Emily's, and Ashley's! This place has everything you could need, no need for any other memberships. read more

For what we want to do as a family with 2 young children, this place is definitely worth it. Daycare has a generous schedule. Spin and yoga classes are excellent - instructors are well qualified. Trainers are effective. The facility is gigantic; there's more than enough free weights and machines for my workouts. It does get crowded at Peak hours, but I can usually get what I want eventually. Definitely recommend. read more

Good gym plenty of equipment, large cardio section and they have indoor and outdoor pool,basketball.

I joined Lifetime because of the yoga studio- I wanted a gym that had a real studio and would still allow for other training as well. I've always enjoyed the classes and the instructors. I attended a Balance and Inversion workshop taught by Kristen and my love of yoga has a whole new life! Kristen is the kind of instructor you really believe in. I trusted her instruction enough that I was able to push myself. I told her my goals for the class and she guided me through each stage with patience and encouragement. I achieved my first hurdler's pose (which was my main objective) and I left having attempted a forearm stand. I didn't know it was possible! I'm feeling great about my accomplishments on the mat tonight!!! read more

I have been a member for a few years but I am going to cancel my membership as frequently I have caught either cold or flu after using the facility. They do not keep the men's steam room and locker room cleaned and disinfected properly, so it becomes a breeding ground for contagious viruses. read more

This facility has gone down hill over the past few years. My kids have done swim lessons for years and now they change instructors constantly. Every time they. Hangs instructors, they start the skills over and kiddos can't make progress due to the constant changes in instructors. Lindsey, the aquatics manager, smiles and says "thanks for letting me know," but continues to change the schedule of times, days, and instructors. Not helpful for kids to get switched around so often. Spa/salon is awful. Overpriced and subpar services. Not really sure what I pay so much a month for, I can use a treadmill at a $10 a month gym. All other amenities are going down hill fast. read more

Staff is always very polite. The facility is clean and I really like that is a complete place to exercise and even bring your kids to have some fun. read more

Bit of a drive for me sometimes and but completely worth it once I'm there. I love to be around that area and all the new shops and restaurants anyways. This place is like a mega gym really. It has everything you could want and then some. I love the yoga classes and my kids love the pool in the Summer. read more

I love this place. For the most part, it attracts a diverse crowd, so noone seems out of place. The equipment is good, and there is plenty of it. Even at its busiest, I usually can do my workout uninterrupted by waiting for something I need to become availble. The staff is nice, and the services are reasonably priced. Getting my V02 max measured, BMR, and all the customized cardio workouts was well worth the price. My only real quibble about the place is that the squat racks are too close together. read more

I would give this gym a good rating because the gym itself is amazing, but the experience I had with one of the employees there made me quit my membership asap! So I was deciding which gym would fit best for me so I went to all these gyms and just gave them a try. I decided to sign up for lifetime fitness at this location but I realized it was too far for me from home. I decide to quit the membership and of course, the same guy that helped me out to get my membership named Matt helped me out. He starts giving me attitude of why I can't make up my mind on whether or not I want to stay because I was hesitant of joining his gym. Well yeah, the decision was set, I didn't feel welcomed whatsoever and for Matt to give me attitude and make me feel like I can't make up my mind and deciding to cancel my membership was so unprofessional! I've never had someone made me feel so bad and with that said I have to give this facility a 1 star! read more

Hands down the worst gym I've ever belonged to. The place is saturated in gym rats and snobby soccer moms and 20-somethings. And it's ALWAYS busy. It doesn't matter what time you come, because you'll be waiting to get on the equipment, unless you plan to spend all your time on the cardio machines. The staff, particularly the trainers, are horribly pedantic, and they seem to spend every moment of their lives in the gym. They work here, then workout here too, but spend far too much time yapping about nothing amongst themselves and their customers. The gym rats are here 24×7×365, which makes using the gym a terrible experience for casual goers. You'll often see them on their phones constantly, while occupying a couple of machines simultaneously. Worse yet, they tend to spend just as much time in the saunas, steam room, hot tubs, and locker rooms as they do working out. It's an all day affair for them. Lifetime isn't cheap either. Save your money and go anywhere else instead. read more

If you like waiting on people sitting on the machines to finish their text or Snapchat, then this club is for you! Serious lack of etiquette here. read more

I like the gym and the classes they offer, but their sales/management team is not willing to work with potential members on pricing. I have worked in the gym industry in the past and had the ability to work with members on pricing. It's all about the member and I did not feel like this establishment is accommodating. The reality is Big Box gyms are about the bottom line and not truly focused on the member. I was told 3 different prices for the startup fee. This made me feel like I was buying a car from a slimy used car salesman. They quoted me $149 for the startup fee during our initial communication, and then it went down to a lower price. My last quote was $99 and now it's $109 for the startup fee. Really?!?! That's how you do business?? Well you will NOT be receiving my business or the business of my friends and family as a result. There are a lot of choices when it comes to fitness centers and gyms and I will go to a place that values its members and where I am not treated like another number to ensure you meet your monthly quota. read more

Does not maintain equipment they had jump ropes stolen so they just stopped providing them it is so crowded that the facility is comparable to gyms that cost half as much it's a nice gym but definitely not even close to worth the price. If you don't have a problem spending money this is the gym for you and will be very happy here but if you don't have a LOT of extra spending money there are lot of better options. read more

if you're here to train, you've hit the jackpot. state of the art equipment, an abundance of stations, ton of square footage. if you're here to entertain, you can hang out for half a day, and feel like only a half hour's gone by. pool, climbing wall, yoga, TVs everywhere - an ADD kid's wet dream. highlights: - Hot yoga, dance classes - Insane climbing wall 30+ routes up to 5.12, auto AND partner belays! - 3 swimming pools, 3 saunas (watered-down American-style), - All-you-can-eat towels!! - "Free" lockable lockers - State of the art equipment - Team sports (basketball, volleyball, etc) - 2 hours of day care for kids (additional paid classes incl. martial arts, pool, climbing, etc.) read more

So disappointed that they think a 12 year old child should have full access to the gym and get charged the same price as an adult. My 12 year old would not be allowed to wander around that gym by herself nor use most of the equipment. Too young!!! read more

The childcare center is horrible. My children never cry with other people yet they absolutely hate it there. They only cattle your children into groups and tell them to go sit down. The second time I dropped my kids off one lady grabbed my daughter as she was hugging me and told me to drop and go? The child care director was screaming at a kid in her office about losing their socks. Because of these issues I told the manager and he told me to email him about it!? The lifetime bucks aren't free. They cancel your appointment while your there!! And the price always increases. You might as well go somewhere you prefer because you pay the same. Services they say you can use the LT bucks for change after you get the services and then you owe that amount. The Salon is horrible. Rude people. read more

I have been a member at 24 hour fitness, the local rec centers in the area, and also Mountainside - LTF blows all of them out of the water. When I travel out of state - I can go to LTF in that area - for no extra charge. Every class is included in your membership (spinning, yoga, pilates, etc) there are additional classes that you can pay for (pilates reformer, masters swim class...) There is absolutely something for everyone here from newbies trying to just used to attending the gym - to experienced gym lovers....there are things in this gym I am not even sure what they do - which is a refreshing change of pace! The greatest piece is the pools - they have dedicated adult only lap pools year round which you can't find at any other gym or workout facility in the area. The outside pools are amazing and again - they have dedicated lap pools. Lastly - while I can't speak to the sales staff - the trainers all have some degree in kinesiology, or health related field (I have paid for trainers that just have the cert not the degree...) they are incredibly well educated and know what they are talking about as far as fitness and overall health. I have been battling a knee injury for the past year and finally have been able to do things like squats and lunges due to the rehab and expertise of the trainers here. read more

I've been going for the last year and 1/2. This is a very family friendly facility with wonderful swim classes, a rock climbing wall and an amazing childcare facility! I feel bad for the reviewer that experienced a trauma with another child, but this is not the standard. They never operate over the child/teacher ratio and turn people away if they are full (which has happened). My children have been in their program 3 or more times a week for 1 to 2 hours with no problems for over a year and a half. They whine and beg because they want to go to lifetime fitness. They love everything about it, including their ham, egg and cheese bagels on Saturday mornings for $3. The bagels are huge and my 5 and 6 year old share and look forward to that on our Saturday mornings. What a deal! I love the fact that I can have my hair done at the salon within Lifetime while my children have fun. I love the amazing swim instructors and my daughters love the climbing wall (available for ages 5 and up). I can't applaud Lifetime enough. They even offer affordable birthday packages. For $150, I get a party room and the climbing wall room for 2 hours, 12 kids can come and they provide 3 pizzas and juiceboxes. I can't believe anyone would give this place a bad review. The only reason I am taking off one star is because I wish the membership rates were more affordable, but it is definitely worth every penny. read more

I've been a member at 5 - 8 gyms in my life and Lifetime is the absolute worst. Don't get roped in by the fancy globo gym building with all those nice amenities. They will rip you off in various ways and you will get stick you with so many fees. I canceled my membership and they took my card. A few weeks later I realized they charged me for another month's membership fee because the require 30 days notice (what a bunch of BS). No one ever told me about that and they said when I called that I could have kept going for the 30 days after cancellation. I called their membership services number to explain what happened and I got a very rude guy named Dustin who ended up hanging up on me. Save yourself a headache and stay far away from this piece of crap business. read more