Life Time Fitness is to open its Arizona site - its 30th USA opening on 4 April.

The 184,000sq ft facility offers 24-hour access to equipment that includes more than 400 pieces of cardio, resistance and free-weight training machines, two aerobics studios, dry saunas, steam rooms, three rock climbing walls, two full-size basketball courts, free group fitness classes and tanning facilities.

The new centre also offers an indoor/outdoor aquatics centre, featuring two-storey waterslides, zero-depth recreation pools, a lap pool and children's pools. Complementing the outdoor pools are five tennis courts, a bistro and family locker room area.

Mike Brown, senior vice president said the new centre has been designed to provide members and their families with a set of 'unparalleled' amenities in Arizona:

'Whether it be the centre's large beautifully appointed spaces, state-of-the-art equipment and programs, or wide range of individualized member services, our guests will feel like they belong to a luxurious sports and fitness resort. We combine these elements with numerous educational and nutritional products and services to make Life Time Fitness an essential destination for people forging a healthy and active way of life.'

The Life Time Fitness child centre features free childcare, a play maze, computer centre and offers various infant activities. Details: www.lifetimefitness.com