Life Time Fitness Club to Open in Southwest Valley
The 128,000-square-foot facility at 8555 W. Sunset Road is scheduled for a December 2026 opening.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Residents in the southwest valley will see a new Life Time fitness club open its doors in December 2026. The 128,000-square-foot facility, located at 8555 W. Sunset Road, follows Clark County building permit approvals secured after the company bought the 15-acre site in 2019.
Why it matters
The project signals a shift for Life Time, which previously stalled development during the pandemic to manage its balance sheet. The facility is set to become the 200th location for the fitness chain, which currently maintains a waitlist of over 10,000 interested members for the new site.
The new facility carries a $29 million construction permit value for the 15-acre property, which Life Time purchased for $14 million in 2019. The company, which reported $374 million in net income last year, anticipates hiring roughly 400 employees for the three-story building.
The players
Life Time
A national fitness chain operating 195 health clubs across the United States and Canada.
Clark County Building Department
The agency that issued the $29 million commercial building permit for the facility.
The details
Life Time will operate the fitness center following approvals granted by the Clark County Building Department in early 2020. The project experienced delays as the company navigated financial constraints during the pandemic. Future members should note that monthly rates currently start at $350 with a $200 initiation fee, though the company indicates that the fee is expected to climb as the opening date approaches.
Timeline
Fall 2019: Life Time purchased the 15-acre plot on Sunset Road.
Early 2020: Clark County issued necessary construction approvals and permits.
December 2026: The new fitness club is scheduled to open for members.
Beyond the Strip
This development follows standard Clark County building permit protocols required for large-scale commercial land use in the southwest valley. It marks a return to regional expansion for the company, mirroring growth patterns seen at other fitness operators across the valley.
Southwest valley residents can expect hiring for the 400 available positions to begin in the months leading up to the December 2026 opening. Those currently on the waitlist should anticipate potential changes to membership initiation fees as the project reaches completion.
The takeaway
Prospective members should track potential increases to the $200 initiation fee as the opening date nears. Residents interested in employment should monitor the company's official careers portal as the December 2026 launch date approaches.
Further reading
For more on new businesses arriving in the valley, visit the Las Vegas Openings & Closings section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Las Vegas Review-Journal.
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