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Life Time Expands LT Games Competition to Dallas with New HYBRID XT Studio at Frisco Club

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Life Time (NYSE:LTH) is expanding its LT Games hybrid fitness competition to Dallas, supported by a new HYBRID XT studio at Life Time Frisco. The Dallas-area event runs October 2–3, 2026, with a $25,000 prize purse and capacity for 144 athletes.

Registration opens July 14 for members ($249) and July 16 for non-members ($299). The Frisco HYBRID XT studio is Life Time’s second dedicated space for structured, coach-led hybrid training, following the 2025 debut at Life Time Target Center in Minneapolis.

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Market Context

This announcement expands LT Games with a new Frisco HYBRID XT studio and a $25,000 prize event for ...
Analysis

This announcement expands LT Games with a new Frisco HYBRID XT studio and a $25,000 prize event for 144 athletes, reinforcing Life Time’s competition ecosystem. Investors may watch execution, pricing uptake at $249/$299, and future location rollouts.

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Prize purse: $25,000 Athlete capacity: 144 athletes Member registration fee: $249 +2 more
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Prize purse $25,000 LT Games Dallas competition top male and female finishers
Athlete capacity 144 athletes Limited registration slots for LT Games Dallas competition
Member registration fee $249 LT Games Dallas registration for Life Time members
Non-member registration fee $299 LT Games Dallas registration for non-members
HYBRID XT studios 2 studios Frisco becomes second dedicated HYBRID XT studio after Minneapolis

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Jun 26 Club expansion Positive +2.9% Opened large North Shore club with 28 pickleball courts in Chicago area.
Jun 25 Real estate project Positive +2.5% JLL‑arranged financing includes large Life Time fitness club in Gowanus project.
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 via GTX and Ultra Fit.
Jun 02 Endurance event Positive +2.6% UNBOUND Gravel 20th anniversary drew nearly 5,000 athletes from all 50 states.

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Recent lifestyle and expansion news has most often coincided with positive next‑day price moves for LTH.

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functional fitness technical
"Worldwide Fitness Trends report, which ranks functional fitness among the year's top trends"
Functional fitness is a style of exercise focused on improving the strength, balance, flexibility and endurance used in everyday activities—think training that practices the movements you do at work, home or play rather than isolated gym machines. Investors care because demand for functional-fitness classes, equipment and digital coaching links directly to recurring revenue, membership retention and healthcare or workplace-benefit cost trends, making it a useful indicator of consumer spending and product-market fit.
skierg technical
"Conditioning and endurance with running, rowing and SkiErg work"
A SkiErg is a rowing‑style exercise machine that simulates the arm and upper‑body motion of Nordic skiing, used in gyms and homes for cardio and strength training. Investors care because it represents a product line that can drive recurring sales, accessories, and brand loyalty, and its demand signals consumer interest in fitness trends and durable goods manufacturing and distribution—like a flagship item that helps gauge a fitness company's health.

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Second dedicated space supports growing demand for hybrid fitness – registration opens in July for October LT Games competition  

Key Highlights:

  • Life Time is expanding its LT Games hybrid fitness competition from Minneapolis and adding a Dallas competition October 2-3, 2026 at Life Time Frisco
  • Registration opens July 14 for Life Time members and July 16 for non-members.
  • $25,000 prize purse for top male and female finishers.
  • Life Time Frisco is the second dedicated HYBRID XT studio, powering training for the fast-growing demand for hybrid fitness competitions. Minneapolis debuted in 2025.

FRISCO, Texas, July 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Life Time (NYSE: LTH), the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brand, today announced the expansion of its elite LT Games hybrid athletic competition to North Texas, anchored by the opening of its second dedicated HYBRID XT studio at Life Time Frisco. The first location debuted in 2025 at Life Time Target Center in Minneapolis.

The Frisco location will host the upcoming LT Games Dallas competition on October 2-3, 2026, bringing the competitive format to a new market. Registration will open with limited availability for 144 athletes, with Life Time members gaining early access on July 14 and non-members on July 16. The event will feature a $25,000 prize purse, with top male and female finishers earning prize money and prize packages.

Demand for hybrid-style training continues to accelerate, as highlighted by the American College of Sports Medicine's 2026 Worldwide Fitness Trends report, which ranks functional fitness among the year's top trends. LT Games is built to address this demand, giving athletes flexibility in how they complete each exercise. Since launching the format, Life Time has seen strong athlete response and rising registration demand, driving the expansion to new locations.

"Hybrid fitness continues to gain a ton of momentum as athletes look for ways to keep pushing the envelope with strength and endurance. We've seen a ton of demand and positive response from athletes for our two LT Games competitions at Target Center," said Wes Robertson, LT Games Race Director at Life Time. "With the addition of our Frisco HYBRID XT studio and the expansion of LT Games into Dallas, we're just getting started growing our options for members to break through barriers."

Designed as a regular format for hybrid athletes, HYBRID XT delivers structured, coach-led programming that prepares participants for the LT Games and everyday performance.

HYBRID XT classes blend:

  • Conditioning and endurance with running, rowing and SkiErg work
  • Functional strength with barbells, dumbbells, sleds and bodyweight training
  • Athletic movement patterns including pushing, pulling, carrying and rotational work

As hybrid fitness continues to evolve, Life Time is uniquely positioned at the intersection of training, community and competition, offering a seamless journey from daily workouts to national competition platforms. Beyond LT Games, Life Time delivers nearly 30 athletic events nationwide, from gravel cycling to running, giving members opportunities to set goals, challenge themselves and take part in best-in-class experiences.

With the opening of the Frisco studio, Life Time continues to scale HYBRID XT as a key component of its Signature Group Training portfolio, reinforcing its commitment to helping members discover what's possible through progressive, performance-driven programming.

LT Games Dallas Competition Details:

The Dallas-area competition will bring together athletes from across the country to test their performance across a series of strength and cardio-based challenges.

  • Dates: October 2–3, 2026
  • Location: Life Time Frisco
  • Registration:
    • Members: $249 opens July 14, 2026
    • Non-members: $299 opens July 16, 2026
  • Prize purse: $25,000

LT Games debuted in Minneapolis in October 2025 followed by a second competition in April 2026, drawing top hybrid competitors like Lauren Weeks and Dylan Scott.

To learn more on registration, visit the LT Games website. You can also learn more about the movements in the competition in this Experience Life magazine article.

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 today announced the expansion of its elite LT Games hybrid athletic competition to North Texas, anchored by the opening of its second dedicated HYBRID XT studio at Life Time Frisco. The first location debuted in 2025 at Life Time Target Center in Minneapolis.

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SOURCE Life Time, Inc.

FAQ

What is Life Time (NYSE:LTH) announcing about the LT Games Dallas competition in 2026?

Life Time is launching an LT Games hybrid fitness competition in Dallas on October 2–3, 2026. According to Life Time, the event at Life Time Frisco will host 144 athletes and feature strength and cardio-based challenges with a $25,000 total prize purse.

When does registration open for the 2026 LT Games Dallas event by Life Time (LTH)?

Registration for LT Games Dallas opens July 14, 2026 for Life Time members and July 16 for non-members. According to Life Time, member entry is priced at $249 and non-member entry at $299, with limited availability for 144 athletes at Life Time Frisco.

What is the prize purse for the 2026 LT Games Dallas competition hosted by Life Time (LTH)?

The LT Games Dallas competition offers a $25,000 prize purse for top male and female finishers. According to Life Time, prize money and prize packages will be awarded, aligning with the event’s focus on elite hybrid athletic performance and attracting competitors from across the country.

What is the new HYBRID XT studio at Life Time Frisco and how does it support LT Games?

The HYBRID XT studio at Life Time Frisco is a dedicated space for structured, coach-led hybrid training. According to Life Time, HYBRID XT blends conditioning, functional strength and athletic movement patterns to prepare participants for LT Games and enhance everyday performance as part of Signature Group Training.