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Life Time Brings 16th Location in Chicago with Opening of Life Time North Shore, Featuring 28 Pickleball Courts

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Life Time (NYSE:LTH) opened Life Time North Shore in Northbrook, Illinois on June 26, 2026. The 114,000-square-foot athletic country club spans more than 17 acres and features 28 indoor and outdoor pickleball courts, positioning it as a major Midwest pickleball destination.

The club is Life Time’s 16th location in the Chicago area and sixth opening there in five years. Members gain access to a connected North Chicago network of clubs, extensive fitness amenities, recovery services, Kids Academy, and a Beach Club slated for 2027.

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In the Jun 26 session, LTH gained 2.89%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction.

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Market Context

This announcement adds a 114,000-square-foot North Shore club with 28 pickleball courts, extending C...
Analysis

This announcement adds a 114,000-square-foot North Shore club with 28 pickleball courts, extending Chicago expansion to 16 locations. Investors may weigh this growth against recent net insider selling and monitor utilization and membership traction.

Key Figures

Campus size: 17 acres Club size: 114,000 square feet Pickleball courts: 28 courts +5 more
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Campus size 17 acres Life Time North Shore property
Club size 114,000 square feet Life Time North Shore facility
Pickleball courts 28 courts Indoor and outdoor at Life Time North Shore
Indoor pickleball courts 18 courts Indoor courts at Life Time North Shore
Outdoor pickleball courts 10 courts Outdoor courts at Life Time North Shore
Chicago openings 6 clubs Sixth Life Time opening in Chicago area in five years
Chicago metro clubs 16 clubs Total Life Time locations in Chicago metropolitan area
Insider/private sales 2,208,580 shares at $28.60 Private transactions by Leonard Green–affiliated entities

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Jun 24 (Positive)
Pattern 5 events
Date Event Sentiment 24h Move Catalyst
Jun 24 Service promotion Positive +2.8% Highlighted LifeSpa Hydrafacial offerings across more than 150 club locations.
Jun 03 Training content Positive -1.2% Education piece on strength training benefits for runners with class tie-ins.
Jun 02 Endurance event Positive +2.6% 20th anniversary UNBOUND Gravel event with large global athlete participation.
May 20 Service launch Positive +0.5% Launch of Dynamic Nutrition Coaching across more than 190 athletic clubs.
May 19 Race event Positive -2.1% Sold-out Chicago Spring Half Marathon & 5K with broad geographic participation.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

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Lifestyle and brand-expansion news has often coincided with positive moves, though reactions are not uniformly aligned.

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hydrotherapy, metabolic testing, whole-body compression technology
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hydrotherapy medical
"the coed hydrotherapy suite will feature a steam room, sauna, cold plunge and whirlpool"
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metabolic testing medical
"percussion devices, metabolic testing and nutrition coaching."
Metabolic testing measures how the body processes fuel and chemicals—tracking things like blood markers, respiration, or cellular activity—to show how well organs and systems are functioning. For investors, these tests matter because they help determine whether a drug, device or diagnostic actually changes the biology it targets, which influences market demand, likelihood of regulatory approval, and reimbursement; think of it as a diagnostic speedometer that gauges treatment effect and commercial value.
whole-body compression technology medical
"LT Recovery space features water massage and cold therapy chairs, whole-body compression technology"
A system of garments or devices that gently and repeatedly squeezes the limbs and torso to boost blood flow and reduce fluid buildup, often by inflating and deflating compartments in a timed sequence. Investors care because its commercial success depends on clear medical benefits, regulatory approvals, reimbursement and consumer acceptance—factors that drive sales potential and risk much like proof and approval do for any health product.

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Covering more than 17 acres, new destination is one of the nation's largest pickleball destinations

Key Highlights:

  • Located at 1300 Techny Road in Northbrook, Ill., Life Time North Shore is a 114,000-square-foot athletic country club with massive outdoor spaces for pickleball, pools and more.
  • The club offers a premier 28-court indoor and outdoor pickleball experience, with indoor stadium-style seating for large tournaments and spectating. The club will be the premier Midwest destination for amateur and professional pickleball players.
  • One membership connects members to the entire Life Time North Chicago network, including Life Time Northbrook, Old Orchard, Evanston, Vernon Hills and Lake Zurich.

CHANHASSEN, Minn., June 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Life Time (NYSE: LTH), the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brand, today opens Life Time North Shore, bringing a 114,000-square-foot club, and one of the Midwest's most expansive pickleball offerings, to Northbrook, Illinois. The new club anchors a growing network of Life Time destinations across the North Chicago market, giving members far more than a single destination for their health, wellness and social needs.

Life Time North Shore represents the sixth Life Time opening in the Chicago area in the past five years and the 16th club overall in the metropolitan area. North Shore members gain access to all other Life Time locations in the Northern Chicago area. The connected ecosystem lets members train, play and recover conveniently across the region. Life Time's Chicago-area growth isn't slowing down, with another new club already underway in Naperville, slated to open in early 2027.

At the heart of the club is a premier pickleball experience built for every level. With 28 total courts both inside (18 courts) and across the expansive outdoor acreage (10 courts), and stadium-style seating for large tournaments, Life Time North Shore is positioned as a premier Midwest destination for amateur and professional players.

"Life Time North Shore is the region's new and spectacular hub for all things healthy living in addition to an unmatched pickleball experience for everyday play and large-scale pickleball tournaments," said Steven Pierce, Senior Club Leader at Life Time North Shore. "We're thrilled to bring members the premier healthy living ecosystem that Life Time is known for and add yet another location to our Chicago network of athletic country clubs."

Serving beginners to pros, the club plans to offer regular intro to pickleball courses and tailor programming to players who are overlooked elsewhere, from peewee and junior players to active-aging members and those whose DUPR rating falls between levels. A dedicated pro shop will stock professional gear, including LT Pro 48 pickleballs, the official pickleball of the Carvana PPA Tour and Major League Pickleball.

Beyond pickleball, Life Time North Shore delivers the full athletic country club experience. Members can take part in Life Time's signature group training formats like HYBRID XT, Ultra Fit, MB360 and Life Time's newest reformer-based format CTR (Core, Tone, Reform). There will also be dedicated barre and yoga studios and an expansive workout floor stocked with free weights and hundreds of state-of-the-art cardio and resistance machines.

Recovery is a key element, too. Arriving this fall, the coed hydrotherapy suite will feature a steam room, sauna, cold plunge and whirlpool, while the currently open LT Recovery space features water massage and cold therapy chairs, whole-body compression technology, percussion devices, metabolic testing and nutrition coaching. In warmer months, members can unwind at the outdoor Beach Club, set to open in 2027, with a half-lap, half-leisure outdoor pool and bistro serving up healthy meals and snacks.

The club rounds out the experience with a LifeCafe serving nutritious meals and post-workout shakes, an adjacent bar for social events and mixers, a complimentary Club Work Lounge for members who want to get work done on-site and a Kids Academy for Life Time's youngest members so the whole family can take part.

The Kids Academy features a movement studio, toddler area, infant room, activity studio, kids' gymnasium and outdoor play area, welcoming children from three months to 11 years old. Junior Members receive up to 2.5 hours of daily childcare, access to unlimited monthly kids and tweens events, and eligibility for summer and school break camps. 

Those interested can visit the website at Life Time North Shore to sign up, call 224-330-2000 and follow along on the club's Instagram.

For more on what awaits inside Life Time North Shore, check out this article in Experience Life magazine.

For more information about Life Time, visit www.lifetime.life, follow on social media at FacebookInstagram and LinkedIn, or download the Life Time app. You can also find Life Time's collection of supplements, equipment and apparel on the LT Shop by following its Instagram page.

About Life Time
Life Time (NYSE: LTH) empowers people to live healthy, happy lives through its more than 190 athletic country clubs across the U.S. and Canada, the complimentary and comprehensive Life Time app featuring its L•AI•C™ AI-powered health companion, and more than 30 iconic athletic events. Serving people ages 90 days to 90+ years, the Life Time ecosystem uniquely delivers healthy living, healthy aging, and healthy entertainment experiences, a range of unique healthy way of life programs, highly trusted LTH nutritional supplements and more. Recognized as a Great Place to Work®, the company is committed to upholding an exceptional culture for its more than 50,000 team members.

Life Time North Shore offers a premier 28-court indoor and outdoor pickleball experience, with indoor stadium-style seating for large tournaments and spectating. The club will be the premier Midwest destination for amateur and professional pickleball players.

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SOURCE Life Time, Inc.

FAQ

What did Life Time (NYSE:LTH) announce about the new Life Time North Shore club?

Life Time announced the opening of Life Time North Shore, a 114,000-square-foot athletic country club in Northbrook, Illinois. According to Life Time, the club spans more than 17 acres and anchors a growing North Chicago network of health, wellness and social destinations.

How many pickleball courts does Life Time North Shore offer for LTH members?

Life Time North Shore offers 28 total pickleball courts for members, 18 indoor and 10 outdoor. According to Life Time, the club includes stadium-style seating for large tournaments and aims to serve beginners through professional players with tailored programming and instruction.

How does Life Time North Shore expand Life Time (LTH) coverage in the Chicago market?

Life Time North Shore becomes the 16th Life Time club in the Chicago area and sixth opening in five years. According to Life Time, North Shore members gain access to the wider North Chicago network, including Northbrook, Old Orchard, Evanston, Vernon Hills and Lake Zurich locations.

What amenities beyond pickleball are included at Life Time North Shore for LTH members?

Life Time North Shore includes group training, barre and yoga studios, and a large workout floor. According to Life Time, members also access LT Recovery services, a LifeCafe, bar, Club Work Lounge, Kids Academy and a planned Beach Club with pool and bistro opening in 2027.

What family and childcare services does Life Time North Shore provide to Life Time (LTH) members?

Life Time North Shore’s Kids Academy serves children from three months to 11 years old. According to Life Time, Junior Members receive up to 2.5 hours of daily childcare, unlimited monthly kids and tweens events, and eligibility for summer and school break camps.

Are there future expansion plans near Life Time North Shore for Life Time (NYSE:LTH)?

Life Time reports another new club underway in Naperville, planned to open in early 2027. According to Life Time, this follows Life Time North Shore as part of a broader Chicago-area growth strategy, adding to an already extensive regional network of athletic country clubs.