1076195--2/26/2010--LIFE_TIME_FITNESS

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Our debt levels may limit our ability to access additional funds under our existing credit facilities and limit our flexibility in obtaining additional financing to pursue our growth strategy and other business opportunities. If we fail to comply with any of the covenants in our financing documents, we may not be able to access our existing credit facilities, we may be required to pay increased interest and our obligations to repay our indebtedness may be accelerated. Because of the capital-intensive nature of our business, we rely on our revolving credit facilities and may have to incur additional indebtedness or issue new equity securities. If we are not able to access our credit facilities, obtain additional capital or refinance existing debt, our ability to operate or expand our business may be impaired and our operating results could be adversely affected. Our continued growth could place strains on our management, employees, information systems and internal controls which may adversely impact our business. If we fail to properly maintain the integrity of our data or to strategically implement new or upgrade or consolidate existing information systems, our reputation and business could be materially adversely affected. The health club industry is highly competitive and our competitors may have greater name recognition than we have. Delays in new center openings could have a material adverse effect on our financial performance. We may incur rising costs related to construction of new centers and maintaining our existing centers. If we are not able to pass these cost increases through to our members, our returns may be adversely affected. The opening of new centers in existing locations may negatively impact our same-center revenue increases and our operating margins. We have significant operations concentrated in certain geographic areas, and any disruption in the operations of our centers in any of these areas could harm our operating results. If we are unable to identify and acquire suitable sites for new sports and athletic, professional fitness, family recreation and spa centers, our revenue growth rate and profits may be negatively impacted. If we cannot retain our key personnel and hire additional highly qualified personnel, we may not be able to successfully manage our operations and pursue our strategic objectives. We could be subject to claims related to health or safety risks at our centers. We are subject to extensive government regulation, and changes in these regulations could have a negative effect on our financial condition and results of operations. We could be subject to claims related to our nutritional products. If our founder and chief executive officer leaves our company for any reason, it could have a material adverse effect on us.

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