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Life Time Miami Marathon & Half celebrated its 23rd annual event with nearly 18,500 runners from 48 states and 75 countries participating in the sold-out race. Paul Eyanae from Kenya won the marathon with a time of 2:20:00, while Beth Marzigliano from Naples claimed the women's title in 3:03:02.

In the Half Marathon, Solomon Kagimbi became Miami's first two-time men's winner with a time of 1:04:27, while Nell Rojas from Boulder matched the women's course record at 1:13:53. The event, marking its fourth consecutive sellout, featured participants ranging from 14 to 88 years old, with temperatures between 72-78 degrees throughout the race day.

Life Time (NYSE: LTH) has announced plans to install cold plunges at over 70 of its athletic country clubs nationwide by summer 2025. This expansion builds upon their existing 20+ cold plunges and complements their comprehensive recovery and rejuvenation offerings. According to their recent survey, 43% of over 1,000 respondents expressed interest in trying or increasing ice baths and cryotherapy.

The cold plunges offer various health benefits, including energy boosting, inflammation reduction, and recovery aid. The company recommends starting with 30-second sessions and gradually building tolerance. The initiative is part of Life Time's broader recovery offerings, which include Rejuvenation Suites with saunas, steam rooms, whirlpools, and dedicated LT Recovery spaces featuring Dynamic Stretch programming, hydromassage, cryotherapy beds, and other recovery equipment.

Life Time Foundation, a nonprofit created by Life Time Inc. (NYSE: LTH), announced multiple community initiatives during the Life Time Miami Marathon And Half Weekend (February 1-2, 2025). The foundation is implementing several programs including: educational activities at the Miami Famous Expo, a beach cleanup collaboration with Clean Miami Beach, and support for over 800 Miami-Dade County school students participating in a marathon program.

The foundation has committed a $75,000 grant to The Education Fund's Food Forests for Schools program. Additionally, forty-two athletes are participating in the Foundation Athlete Program, each raising at least $1,000 to support the foundation's initiatives focusing on Healthy People, Healthy Planet, and a Healthy Way of Life.

Life Time (NYSE: LTH) has announced its 2025 athletic events calendar, featuring mountain biking, gravel cycling, road running, and trail running events across 11 states. The portfolio, expected to attract nearly 95,000 participants globally, includes iconic events such as the Miami Marathon, UNBOUND Gravel, and the Leadville Trail 100 series.

The calendar spans from February to November 2025, with events ranging from family-friendly 5K runs to ultra-endurance challenges like the 100-mile Leadville Trail races. Notable additions for 2025 include the new Tahoe Trail Run and expanded qualifying opportunities for major events. Several races are part of the Life Time Grand Prix series, and many offer qualification paths to prestigious events like the Leadville Trail 100 MTB and UNBOUND Gravel.

Life Time Group Holdings (NYSE: LTH) announced preliminary Q4 and full-year 2024 results, showing strong financial performance. Total revenue is estimated to increase 18.5% to $661-$663 million for Q4 and 18.2% to $2,619-$2,621 million for 2024. Net income is expected to rise 35% to $31-$33 million in Q4 and 98.4% to $150-$152 million for the year.

The company's 2025 guidance projects revenue growth of 12.2% to $2,910-$2,970 million, with net income estimated to increase 75.8% to $262-$269 million. Center memberships grew 6.4% to 812,062, while average center revenue per membership increased 12.4% to approximately $3,160.

Life Time plans to open 10-12 new centers in 2025 and expects comparable center revenue growth of 7-8%. The company aims to maintain its net debt to Adjusted EBITDA leverage ratio at or below 2.25 times.

Life Time Group Holdings (NYSE: LTH) has announced it will release its preliminary estimated financial results for Q4 and full-year 2024, along with select fiscal 2025 guidance, on January 16, 2025, before market open. The company has decided to make this preliminary announcement an annual practice, citing the predictability of its subscription model and finalized year-end membership levels.

The complete Q4 and full-year 2024 financial results will be released on February 27, 2025, before market open, followed by a conference call at 10:00 a.m. ET. The company will host a webcast and conference call to discuss the results and provide a business update, with replay options available until March 13, 2025.

Life Time (NYSE: LTH) has released its annual health and wellness survey results for 2025, gathering insights from over 1,350 participants. The survey reveals that sauna usage (69.1%) tops the list of recovery practices people want to try, followed by assisted stretching (50%) and ice baths/cryotherapy (42.4%).

Key findings show that 74.7% of respondents plan to prioritize health in 2025, marking a nearly 20% increase from 2024. Building muscle remains the top health goal for the third consecutive year, with strength training being the preferred workout routine. The survey also indicates that 60.8% of respondents believe GLP-1 drugs can improve overall health, and 99.3% report feeling happier after workouts.

Regarding nutrition and wellness, over 65% don't follow specific nutrition philosophies, and 59.5% take daily supplements. Nearly half (48.6%) prefer guidance from certified professionals over social media for wellness information.

Life Time (NYSE: LTH) has announced the opening of its Life Time Rosemount athletic country club on December 27, 2024, marking its final opening of the year. The 90,000-square-foot facility represents a unique public-private partnership with the City of Rosemount, Minnesota, becoming Life Time's 28th location in the state.

The new facility features a 60,000-square-foot outdoor space with a Beach Club and four pickleball courts. Notable amenities include six dedicated studios for various fitness activities, indoor and outdoor pools, seven total pickleball courts, executive locker rooms with cold plunge pools, and a Kids Academy. The development includes Life Time's LifeCafe and LifeSpa services, offering dining and personal care options.

Life Time (NYSE: LTH) has announced the release of its formerly $15/month fitness app for free, countering holiday season fast-food promotions. The app provides access to over 100 on-demand fitness classes, meditation sessions, and custom health programs.

The comprehensive digital platform includes features such as workout plans, nutrition guides, mindfulness practices, and expert advice. Key offerings encompass training programs like the 12-Week Half-Marathon Training Plan, Glute Camp, 6-Week Shred, and Fit & Focused D.Tox, along with thousands of pieces of editorial content, recipes, and pickleball training videos.

This initiative represents Life Time's commitment to promoting healthier lifestyle choices by making its digital resources accessible to everyone across the U.S. and Canada.