Pools & Beach Club FAQ
Adult Swim
What are your lap pool temperatures?
The temperatures of our lap pools are 80 degrees Fahrenheit and 26.7 degrees Celsius.
Are reservations needed to reserve lap lanes?
Lap lane reservations are only required at the following club locations: Sky (Manhattan), Midtown, Annapolis and Canton Township. Please note these are subject to change.
You can make your lap lane reservations in the Life Time app.
Are your pools saltwater or chlorinated?
All Life Time pools utilize chlorine for sanitation purposes. This is to ensure we are meeting and exceeding health and cleanliness standards across the aquatics industry. This includes locations with saline pools (St Louis Park, Kingwood and White Bear Lake). In all scenarios, we aim to use the smallest amount of chlorine necessary to provide the highest quality safety standards.
Is a pool-only membership offered?
Access to our array of features and amenities (including our pools) is included in our memberships. We do not offer a pool-only membership.
What are your leisure pool temperatures?
The temperatures of our leisure pools are 88 degrees Fahrenheit and 31.1 degrees Celsius.
Are there swim lessons offered for adults?
Yes, we offer an array of swim options for adults including private lessons, semi-private lessons, group lessons, and Master “Tri” Swim.
Adult Swimming at Life Time
Does Life Time offer Master’s swim for adults?
Yes, we offer a Masters 'Tri' Swim program for members looking to improve their technique, strengthen their stroke, get in a great workout, or hit their best Tri time!
How often does Master’s swim meet?
Masters 'Tri' Swim meets once a week for an hour at a time, led by our highly trained coaches.
What is the cost of Master’s swim?
The cost for Masters Swim is club dependent. To learn more about pricing please connect with the concierge at the front desk.
What level of swim experience is needed to enroll in Master’s swim?
All swim levels welcome, and full-body water submergence is not required.
Does Life Time offer water aerobics?
We offer low-impact cardio water workouts designed to build strength, cardiovascular endurance, while improving balance and flexibility.
What are your least busy times for lap swimming?
Lap swimming times and offerings vary by club, which also makes high traffic times variable by club. Please check with your club for the best idea when lap swimming times are more populated for your location.
Do you provide swim equipment such as kick boards or pull buoys?
Equipment varies by location, however many clubs do offer swim gear such as kickboards and pull bouys
Do you have safety lifts for entrance into the pools?
Per ADA guidelines, we provide Hoyer/chair lifts in fixed locations for all pools. Additionally, our leisure pools have a zero-depth entry for ease of access.
Do you have starting blocks?
Presence of starting blocks varies by location. Select clubs that meet
pool-depth requirements for starting blocks will have them.
What is the length of your lap pool?
Our Lap Pools range between 20-25 meters in length depending on the club location.
What are the depths of the pools?
Pool depths vary by location. Most pools are a maximum of 4 – 6 feet deep; however, select locations have deeper pools. Select locations will also feature zero-depth entry for our leisure pools.
What is considered proper swim attire?
Proper swim attire is required in the pools and/or whirlpools. Proper swim attire includes: Swim/Surf Shirt, 2 piece bathing suit, 2 piece tankini, 1 piece bathing suit, swim trunks, short or long swim briefs.
What is the age requirements for being able swim independently?
If a child age 12 and under has passed our 25:10 swim test, their parent does not need to be in the water with them during Family Swim. The parent simply needs to remain in the pool area with their child.
An adult must accompany children ages 12-15 when lifeguards are not on duty.
In Minnesota, children ages 12-17 may swim only when a lifeguard is on duty.
In Pennsylvania, an adult must accompany children under the age of 16 when lifeguards are not on duty.
In New Jersey, children under 12 may only swim during Open or Family Swim hours and children 12-15 may only swim when a lifeguard is on duty.
Are the outdoor pools heated year-round or available for lap swimming for adults?
Life Time's outdoor pools are also heated, but temperature ranges are weather-dependent.
Lap swimming in our outdoor lap pools are available for adults, dependent on pool scheduling and weather. Please reference your club's schedule to find when the outdoor lap lanes are available.
Do you provide towels?
Yes we have fresh towels available for members to utilize located in our Men’s, Women’s, and Family locker rooms as well as on our pool decks.