Life Time is expanding its presence in New Jersey with the opening of the state’s ninth athletic country club: Life Time Middletown – Red Bank. “We’re very excited to be the first club located in Monmouth County, near the well-known Jersey Shore,” shares Alex Armiento, lead general at Life Time Middletown – Red Bank. “This community has been waiting for a long time for a facility likes this, and I look forward to showing them all that Life Time has to offer.”
Life Time Middletown – Red Bank houses a variety of spaces for members to enjoy, including an expansive workout floor, group training areas, fitness studios, a Beach Club, pickleball courts, and more.
Let’s explore the entire 127,000-square-foot Life Time Middletown – Red Bank space:
The outdoor Beach Club is the place to be for fun in the sun. Soak rays up on the pool deck while the kids splash down the water slides or play in the leisure pool.
“I anticipate that the outdoor pool area will be a go-to spot in the summer for our members,” says Armiento. “We are located close to the beach, so it will be nice to offer a premier pool experience in this area.” The club also has an indoor lap pool for members who want to take their workouts to the water.
Nearby, there are six indoor pickleball courts with an adjacent pickleball lounge. “Most nearby Life Time clubs have turned existing spaces into pickleball courts,” shares Armiento. “This club will be the first in the state with dedicated pickleball space built into the original designs. It’s fun to lean into the growing pickleball movement. We’re excited for our members to have access to a variety of pickleball events and tournaments as well.”
Relax and recover in the executive locker rooms while using the whirlpool, sauna, or steam room. A variety of amenities are provided for members including shampoo, conditioner, and body wash, as well as fresh towel service and daily locker use.
You can also expand your self-care options in the LifeSpa: Book a service for your hair, body, skin, or nails.
Members can visit the LifeCafe for a healthy meal — and to unwind too. “In addition to the traditional LifeCafe space at this club, we will also feature a wine bar and liquor lounge,” says Armiento. “We’re the first Life Time club in New Jersey to have a liquor license, and I’m eager to bring that part of the dining experience to our members.”
Discover your go-to studio class by trying a variety of cycling, yoga, strength, and endurance formats. There are seven designated studios: one each for indoor cycling, Pilates, and barre, and two each for yoga and other unique-to-Life-Time group-class formats.
Venture onto the expansive workout floor to find free weights, cardiovascular- and resistance-training machines, and designated stretching areas. This is also where GTX, Alpha, and Ultra Fit signature group training classes take place.
For members who want to advance their fitness experience, they can engage with a Dynamic Personal Trainer for one-on-one guidance (at an additional cost). (Learn more at “Achieve Your Fitness Goals With Dynamic Personal Training.”)
For those looking to incorporate more stretching and recovery into their routines, or who could use some support with mobility, Dynamic Stretch is a new Life Time offering in which a stretch specialist takes you through a full-body assisted-stretch session for your full body (at an additional cost). (Read more at “What Is Dynamic Stretch?”)
The Kids Academy, which provides healthy and fun programming in a safe environment, offers a play area for kids to enjoy, along with a multilevel play maze, tumbling studio, movement studio, and other dedicated spaces. Complimentary daily child care for up to 2 hours is included in Junior Memberships and is a convenient option for members when they’re at the club.
Get to Know Your Lead General: Alex Armiento
What is your experience with Life Time — and how did you get into this role as lead general?
Seven years ago, following my passion for helping others led me to Life Time. I was fortunate enough to join the Life Time Westchester team as a Dynamic Personal Trainer in 2016. Shortly after, I was promoted to assistant personal training manager in Westchester before grand opening our Life Time Bridgewater club in July 2019.
In 2021, I was promoted to personal training manager, and then the Center of Excellence Leader at Bridgewater, where we were able to grow our personal training team to success.
During that incredible journey, my passion for helping others quickly grew into a passion for developing and leading an entire team that can do the same. I’m excited for this next chapter as lead general and the platform it provides me to make a greater impact as I help expand our Life Time family.
What excites you about the opening of Life Time Middletown – Red Bank?
I’m most excited about creating a strong culture and sense of community at our newest destination, as well as growing and developing a winning team that feels empowered to change lives daily.
I want our future members to know that Life Time Middletown – Red Bank will have the absolute best people, programs, and amenities to help them live a happier and healthier life.
As the lead general, I will work tirelessly to always lead by example and create a club culture that members and team members can be proud to be a part of. I can’t wait for our future members to join our Life Time family and experience what we have to offer.
Why do you believe in a healthy way of life, and how do you incorporate that mission into your days?
Anyone who knows me knows that living a healthy way of life has become my own personal mission statement. I’m more passionate than ever about self-improvement and am working every day to become a better version of myself. I’ve experienced how living this way has positively impacted my life and I want to empower others around me to do the same.
I’m forever grateful that Life Time allows me to make this significant impact every day — this is my paid passion, not my job.
Is there anything people might be surprised to learn about you?
I’m a competitive hybrid and endurance athlete who competes in fitness races across the country. I love to do hard things. Living a healthy and fulfilling life is something I’m not only passionate about providing for our members, but also for myself. I like to lead by example and show others what is possible through consistency and hard work. I also have an amazing wife, Alyssa, who is my rock, and a 100-pound pit/lab mix named Briggs that we love.
Do you have a favorite way to use Life Time?
My favorite thing about Life Time is without a doubt the people and the sense of community they create. Life Time has always felt like a home away from home where I can meet incredible people who add value to my life. The culture inside of our clubs is truly unique and the main reason why I fell in love with this place.
