Life Time is opening a fitness and co-working space in Clarendon

Life Time health plans to open in Clarendon this summer season, after authorized drama surrounding rival luxurious gymnasium Equinox pulling out from the placement.

What’s occurring: Dubbed an “athletic nation membership,” Life Time will open an 80,000-square-foot health heart over three flooring at The Crossing Clarendon throughout from Entire Meals on Wilson Boulevard, spokesperson Natalie Bushaw tells Axios.

• The power’s all-in-one strategy features a fast-casual café, spa, and group health studios.
• A fourth flooring will comprise a 25,000-square-foot co-working house open 24/7 with private and non-private work areas, convention rooms, and a kitchen. It will additionally host networking occasions for members.

The intrigue: The location was initially slated for Equinox, which sought to terminate its lease settlement in August 2020 after saying it suffered monetary losses throughout the pandemic, in keeping with court docket paperwork.

• A authorized saga ensued after the owner, Regency Facilities, sued Equinox for alleged breach of contract. Regency sought a seven-figure award for damages, lease, and charges.
• The events settled late final 12 months, in keeping with court docket filings. Neither Regency nor counsel for Equinox returned emails in search of remark.

What’s subsequent: Life Time printed a wait record web page for these excited about membership.