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Life Time opens 60,000 s/f athletic club at BXP’s Prudential Center in the Back Bay

Boston, MA Life Time, one of the nation’s premier healthy lifestyle brand, debuted Life Time Prudential Center — representing its first downtown city destination and seventh in Massachusetts — opening its doors inside the city’s Back Bay landmark.

Spanning 60,000 s/f, Life Time Prudential Center is a next gen social and wellness sanctuary where Bostonians can move, recharge, and connect — all in one elevated space. It redefines the athletic country club for urban living.

“Life Time has thrived throughout Boston since 2015. The opening of our new urban athletic country club at the Prudential Center not only expands our footprint, it allows us to better serve the vibrant residential and office communities in Back Bay and surrounding neighborhoods,” said Parham Javaheri, Life Time executive vice president, president of club operations, and chief of property development. “Life Time Prudential Center brings the best of Life Time to one of Boston’s most iconic and accessible destinations, perfectly complementing our six other locations across the region.”

Life Time Prudential Center was developed in collaboration with BXP, owner of Prudential Center, as part of an ongoing effort to expand wellness and lifestyle experiences within the landmark destination.

Members can find Life Time Prudential Center at 800 Boylston St., Space 179.

Combining movement, recovery, work, and social connection under one roof, Life Time Prudential Center brings the brand’s signature luxury standards to the area, serving both residents and professionals seeking a complete wellness and lifestyle destination.

Highlights of the club include:

• Ultra luxe co-ed wet suite featuring cold plunge, whirlpool, sauna and steam room and dedicated rejuvenation suites with red light therapy and infrared saunas.

• LifeCafe + Bar, serving shakes and smoothies with LTH protein and other proprietary supplements, snacks, and cocktails — all available via in-app ordering for grab-and-go convenience.

• Social lounge designed for member events, trivia nights, happy hours, and wellness programming, creating a true sense of community.

• Work lounge with communal tables, soft seating and private soundproof pods for those who want to take a meeting, catch up on work, or change their scenery.

• Boutique studios offering more than 110 weekly classes, from barre and to Pilates and yoga.

• Signature small group training in GTX, Alpha, and Ultra Fit formats for high-performance, coach-led workouts.

• Fitness floor featuring hundreds of pieces of premium strength and cardio equipment, open functional training areas, and expert dynamic personal trainers.

• Luxurious dressing lounges with plush lounge areas, curated Kiehl’s products, and concierge-level service.

Situated at the center of Back Bay, Life Time Prudential Center is near both Prudential and Copley MBTA stations. Designed for those who live, work, and play in the city, the club serves Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Fenway, the South End, and the Financial District — and is easily accessible to commuters and visitors alike.

“At Prudential Center, we’re continually curating new ways for people to experience the best of Boston, from world-class dining and retail to wellness and connection,” said Bryan Koop, executive vice president for BXP’s Boston region. “Life Time adds a new dimension to our offerings, creating a place where the city’s energy and its passion for healthy living can thrive together.”

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