The Hottest Fitness Trend Just Went Luxe: Life Time and Aion Forge Strategic Partnership to Bring Weighted Vests to Millions
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Life Time (NYSE: LTH) and Aion announced a strategic partnership on October 8, 2025 to make Aion weighted vests available across Life Time's ecosystem. The agreement names Aion the official weighted vest sponsor for Dynamic Personal Training, Signature Group Training, and ARORA programs, and includes sponsorship activations at the Miami and Chicago marathons. Aion products will be integrated into the LT Shop with member savings and select trainers and MB360 team members will be seeded with vests for in-club use and demonstration. Aion's product lineup targets walking, workouts, and recovery with gender-specific and compression-focused designs.
Positive
- Official sponsor across Life Time training programs and marathon activations
- Distribution reach across >185 Life Time clubs in U.S. and Canada
- Member savings via the LT Shop Premium Partner Page
- Seeding select trainers and MB360 members with Aion vests for demo
Negative
- No financial terms or revenue impact disclosed
- No guidance on timeline or scale of broader program integration
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Aion named official weighted vest sponsor for select Life Time training programs and athletic events with exclusive member savings through LT Shop
Beginning now, Aion is the official weighted vest sponsor of Dynamic Personal Training, Signature Group Training, and ARORA programs in clubs, along with official sponsorship and activations at iconic marathon events in
Built for either performance (Dynamic Resistance™) to make every workout more effective or lifestyle (Passive Resistance™) that maximizes daily movements while integrating compression fit technology, Aion vests deliver even weight distribution across the body, promoting strength, endurance, posture, and active recovery. Unlike traditional bulky or unevenly weighted vests, Aion combines function and fashion in a sleek, performance-driven design trusted by elite athletes and approachable for everyday fitness enthusiasts.
"For 33 years, Life Time has helped members live healthier, happier lives through expert guidance, evidence-based programs, and innovative tools," said Jessie Syfko, Senior Vice President of Life Time Digital and Creator of MB360. "Weighted vests may be trending, but they've been part of our programming for years. With Aion as our official weighted vest sponsor, we're taking it to the next level—bringing awareness, access, and new experiences to our members."
"Partnering with Life Time is a pivotal step for Aion," said Brent Yates, Founder of Aion. "Together, we're making Dynamic Resistance™ accessible to millions, helping people move better, recover faster, and redefine what's possible in their training."
Aion's Weighted Vest Lineup
- Women's Weighted Walking Vest: Engineered specifically for women's frames, with five to seven pounds of discreet resistance designed to boost calorie burn and improve posture during everyday movement.
- Workout Vests (Men's + Women's): Available in both men's and women's styles, designed for all styles of workout including strength, HIIT, Alpha/CrossFit, rucking, cycle, Pilates, yoga, cardio, and more with seven to twelve pounds of resistance.
- Men's Recovery Vest: Blending compression and heat capture to support circulation and post-training recovery.
For more information about Aion, visit www.aiongear.com or follow on social media at Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
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 185 athletic country clubs across the
About Aion
Aion is the performance fitness brand pioneering Dynamic Resistance™ through its line of patented premium weight vests. Trusted by professional and Division 1 athletes and designed for anyone seeking to improve strength, endurance, and recovery. Aion blends elite engineering, ergonomic design, and everyday usability. For more information, visit https://aion.inc/
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SOURCE Life Time, Inc.