Life Time Named to Fast Company's Annual List of 2025 World's Most Innovative Companies

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Life Time (NYSE: LTH) has achieved significant recognition by being named to Fast Company's World's Most Innovative Companies of 2025, ranking among the top 50 companies globally and securing the #1 position in the Personal Care and Wellness category. The recognition comes from among 3000+ applicants across 58 sectors.

Founded in 1992, Life Time has pioneered several innovations in the health and wellness space, including its 'Member Point of View' (MPV) approach and no-long-term contracts policy. The company's recent innovations include:

• Launch of MIORA clinics featuring Metabolic Code bloodwork analyses
• Development of personalized wellness programs including GLP-1 management
• Investment in pickleball infrastructure and partnerships with top professionals
• Enhancement of its complimentary app with AI features
• Introduction of LTH proprietary nutritional supplements

The Fast Company recognition, selected through a competitive application process, highlights Life Time's role in shaping industry standards and achieving remarkable milestones in the health and wellness sector.

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Health and wellness pioneer ranked first in Personal Care and Wellness Category and one of Top 50 overall among 3000+ that applied

CHANHASSEN, Minn., March 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Life Time (NYSE: LTH), the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brand, has been named to Fast Company's prestigious list of the World's Most Innovative Companies of 2025. In addition to being one of only 50 companies to make the list, Life Time was also named number one in the Wellness and Personal Care category.

This year's list shines a spotlight on businesses that are shaping industry and culture through their innovations to set new standards and achieve remarkable milestones in all sectors of the economy. Alongside the World's 50 Most Innovative Companies, Fast Company recognized a total of 609 organizations across 58 sectors and regions.

"Being named to Fast Company's top 50 Most Innovative Companies list and securing the top spot in Personal Care and Wellness, is a testament to the unwavering commitment we have to help our members live healthier, happier lives. Every day, our incredible team delivers the best programs, places and experiences with an unwavering commitment to innovation, further accelerating the desirability for our brand," said Bahram Akradi, Life Time Founder, Chairman and CEO.

Since its beginning in 1992, Akradi has embraced unrelenting innovation at Life Time, starting with his vision to create a company built on "Member Point of View" or MPV. Life Time was the pioneer in requiring no long-term contracts or commitments, but rather prioritizing members' experiences and operating clubs people coveted. Since that time, Life Time has built an entire healthy way of life ecosystem that supports every aspect of healthy living, healthy aging and healthy entertainment, now extending into AI with enhancements to its complimentary app that makes Life Time available to everyone, its LTH proprietary line of nutritional and supplements, and more. 

Life Time secured its spot in this year's Most Innovative Company list by redefining health and wellness through performance and longevity-focused offerings. This includes its groundbreaking MIORA clinics featuring cutting-edge Metabolic Code bloodwork analyses to deliver personalized insights, optimizing nutrition including GLP-1s when appropriate, fitness, and recovery for peak performance and lasting well-being.

Additionally, Life Time's bold investment in pickleball—hiring top professionals, partnering with premier companies and the world's top players in the space and launching a Racquet Sports Board co-chaired by sports legend Andre Agassi.

The World's Most Innovative Companies stands as Fast Company's hallmark franchise and one of its most anticipated editorial efforts of the year. To determine honorees, Fast Company's editors and writers review companies driving progress around the world and across industries, evaluating thousands of submissions through a competitive application process. The result is a globe-spanning guide to innovation today, from early-stage startups to some of the most valuable companies in the world.

"Our list of the Most Innovative Companies offers both a comprehensive look at innovation today and a playbook for the future," said Fast Company editor-in-chief Brendan Vaughan. "This year, we recognize companies that are harnessing AI in deep and meaningful ways, brands that are turning customers into superfans by overdelivering for them, and challengers that are introducing bold ideas and vital competition to their industries. At a time when the world is rapidly shifting, these companies are charting the way forward."

The full list of Fast Company's 2025 Most Innovative Companies honorees can be found at fastcompany.com. It will also be available on newsstands beginning March 25.

For more information about Life Time, visit www.lifetime.life or follow on social media at Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

About Life Time
Life Time (NYSE: LTH) empowers people to live healthy, happy lives through its portfolio of more than 175 athletic country clubs across the United States and Canada, the complimentary, comprehensive Life Time app and nearly 30 of the most iconic athletic events in the country. The health and wellness pioneer uniquely serves people 90 days to 90+ years old through its healthy living, healthy aging, healthy entertainment communities and ecosystem, along with a range of healthy way of life programs and information, and the most trusted LTH nutritional supplements and products. Life Time was recently certified as a Great Place to Work^®, reinforcing its commitment to fostering an exceptional workplace culture on behalf of its more than 42,000 dedicated team members.

ABOUT FAST COMPANY
Fast Company is the only media brand fully dedicated to the vital intersection of business, innovation, and design, engaging the most influential leaders, companies, and thinkers on the future of business. Headquartered in New York City, Fast Company is published by Mansueto Ventures LLC, along with fellow business publication Inc. For more information, please visit fastcompany.com.

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FAQ

What major recognition did Life Time (LTH) receive in 2025?

Life Time was named to Fast Company's World's Most Innovative Companies of 2025, ranking in the Top 50 overall and #1 in the Personal Care and Wellness category.

What are the key innovations that earned Life Time (LTH) its 2025 Fast Company ranking?

Life Time's innovations include MIORA clinics with Metabolic Code bloodwork, AI-enhanced app features, LTH nutritional supplements, and significant investment in pickleball infrastructure.

How many companies did Life Time (LTH) compete against for the Fast Company recognition?

Life Time was selected from over 3,000 companies that applied across 58 sectors and regions.

What unique business model has Life Time (LTH) implemented since 1992?

Life Time pioneered a 'Member Point of View' (MPV) approach with no long-term contracts, prioritizing member experience over commitments.

What new health services is Life Time (LTH) offering through its MIORA clinics?

MIORA clinics offer Metabolic Code bloodwork analyses, personalized nutrition planning including GLP-1 management, fitness programs, and recovery services.