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Strength Classes at Austin - Downtown

It's the opportunity to push, pull, raise and lift heavy things, reaping results as you go. How can you resist?

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Strength Classes

Two members lifting a barbell overhead in a Shred strength class

Shred

Nothing fancy. Nothing flashy. Just a fun, easy-to-follow, results-driven workout every time. 

  • All Levels
  • Included in Membership
  • 2 Classes This Week
Shred
Life Time member lifting a barbell overhead in a strength class

Lift

From song to song, squat to sumo deadlift, this is the party lover’s way to build muscle. 

  • All Levels
  • Included in Membership
  • 2 Classes This Week
Lift

lift your spirit

Strong feelings about strength training

Our understanding of the benefits of strength has evolved. No longer just for body builders, today, more muscle helps reach multiple health goals.

Maxout strength class featuring the silhouette of a man with a barbell above his head

Progression

Above and beyond

Once you start lifting, confidence soars. Soon, you’ll be game to try one of our weight lifting programs.

a protein powder shake and its ingredients

nutrition

Can’t talk power without protein

We believe in a protein-first nutrition philosophy, and we’ve simplified it for you with our All-in-One Shake Mix.

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Instructor coaching a member during a Shred strength class

Connection

It’s more than building brawn

It’s building relationships. Find “friends with fortitude,” and instructors who take pride in developing biceps and buoyancy.

A female braiding her hair while looking into a mirror in the Life Time One Wall locker room

Amenities

When the workout is hard...

Everything else needs to be easy.  Enjoy luxurious changing rooms designed for sticking around.

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Strength Faqs

You must be at least 12 years old to enter and use the fitness floor. 11-year-olds may use the fitness floor if supervised by their parent or legal guardian. Heavy free weights are restricted to ages 16 and up. Free weights can be used by ages 12 and up. The whole fitness floor can be used by ages 12 and up.

Sample photos of our workout floors can be seen on the Workout Floor page.

All clubs with dumbbells have weights that go up to at least 110 lbs. There may be clubs that have heavier weights on a club-by-club basis.

If you're looking to do Olympic lifting on your own, every club is equipped with weight racks. Alpha Strength is one of our Signature Group Training brands that specializes in learning the skills and tools to practice and perfect your Olympic Lifting. All locations with fitness floors have bumper plates.

Our members say

“I heard about the physical benefits of staying strong, but was surprised by how much it impacted my mental health. Strength training has given me more resiliency in life.”

Robert V.

Austin - Downtown, TX

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Luxury Amenities
Luxury Amenities
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Workout Floor
Workout Floor
A Life Time Dynamic Personal Trainer providing support while a participant holds a medicine ball up over her head
Dynamic Personal Training
Dynamic Personal Training
Alpha boutique group training class featuring a man lifting a barbell
Signature Group Training
Signature Group Training
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Yoga
Yoga

Membership levels, types, amenities, services, programs and their associated dues, pricing, fees and/or charges may vary by location and are subject to change. Access to clubs, and certain services, programs, amenities, or areas within a club (e.g., outdoor pools, racquet courts) may be restricted, conditioned, or otherwise limited by specific terms and conditions and/or subject to a separate or supplemental fee for access or use (e.g., your access to the outdoor pool area may require a separate fee and be limited to your designated club). See club for additional terms and conditions that may apply. Always consult your physician before beginning any new exercise program.