Framingham, MA Life Time – The Healthy Way of Life Company—held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of its second Massachusetts destination. Life Time Athletic MetroWest opened on July 14, at 490 Old Connecticut Path, on the old Sealtest Ice Cream grounds.

“We are so pleased that Life Time selected the MetroWest area – specifically, the town of Framingham, for its second destination in the state,” said Charles Sisitsky, chair, Framingham board of selectmen. “The Life Time mission to provide an entertaining, educational, functional and innovative, friendly and inviting experience for the entire family is a needed and welcomed addition to our community.”

The three-story, 123,000 s/f destination will offer a health and fitness experience led by trained and certified team members who are committed to providing an experience of quality to its members. The new center will boast a broad array of highly personalized programs and services that allow members to engage in their areas of interest and help them achieve their total health objectives, athletic aspirations and fitness goals. Highlights include:

• Indoor and outdoor aquatics center with zero-depth entry pools, lap pools and outdoor water slides ; • Four squash courts; • Five dedicated group exercise, cycle, Pilates & LifePower Yoga studios; • 400 pieces of cardiovascular and resistance training equipment; • The proprietary Core 3 Life Time Training Method, a science-based approach for long-term health and wellness success led by the industrys most highly certified fitness professionals; • Two regulation-sized indoor basketball courts, featuring Ultimate Hoops basketball leagues and training programs; • LifeSpa, offering full-service hair, nail and skin care services and therapeutic massage; • LifeCafe, serving healthy food and beverages free of trans fats, bleached flours, and artificial flavors, colors, preservatives and sweeteners; • Life Time Kids Academy, a unique membership program designed especially for kids from three months to 11 years, led by handpicked, certified experts (Life Time gurus) committed to childhood development • Complimentary towel and locker service.

“We are delighted to bring our truly unique and personalized healthy way of life approach and experience to Framingham and the surrounding communities,” said Jeff Zwiefel, Life Time chief operating officer. “As with each of our healthy living, healthy aging destinations across the country, Life Time Athletic MetroWest offers something for every age and physical ability. From fitness to training, to recreation and entertainment, to aquatics, nutrition, spa, relaxation and more, we help every member of the family achieve their individual health and fitness goals.”

Life Time is a privately held, comprehensive health and lifestyle company that offers a personalized and scientific approach to long-term health and wellness. Through its portfolio of distinctive resort-like destinations, athletic events and corporate health services, the Healthy Way of Life Company helps members achieve their goals everyday with the support of a team of dedicated professionals and an array of proprietary health assessments. As of March 2016, the company operates 119 centers in 26 states and 35 major markets.