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EXHIBIT 32

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

Each of the undersigned hereby certify, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, that:

(1) this periodic report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and

(2) the information contained in this periodic report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of Life Time Fitness, Inc.

Dated: May 3, 2005


		/s/ Bahram Akradi Bahram Akradi Chairman of the Board of Directors, President and Chief Executive Officer

		/s/ Michael R. Robinson Michael R. Robinson Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

	(1)	this periodic report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and

	(2)	the information contained in this periodic report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of Life Time Fitness, Inc.