Naperville's fitness scene is going through a major transition.

One longtime gym has officially closed its doors, but residents won't have to wait long for new options. As LA Fitness leaves its Route 59 location, several new fitness concepts are preparing to enter the Naperville market—including a massive new Life Time athletic country club and new Pilates studios.

The changes are another example of how quickly Naperville's commercial landscape continues to evolve.

LA Fitness Closes Its Route 59 Location

The LA Fitness at 2780 Fitness Drive officially closed on August 5, 2026.

The facility sits near Costco along one of Naperville's busiest retail corridors and had been a familiar destination for local gym members.

The closure follows a broader wave of LA Fitness closures around the country this summer. The company has not publicly provided a specific explanation for the Naperville shutdown. (Daily Herald)

This isn't the first LA Fitness location Naperville has lost.

The company's Freedom Commons location closed in March 2023. That building has since been acquired by a subsidiary of Advocate Health for conversion into a medical facility. (Daily Herald)

There is still one LA Fitness location operating in Naperville: the Route 59 Signature Club at 3116 S. Route 59. (Naper Today)

For now, the future of the vacant Fitness Drive building remains unknown.

But a Much Bigger Fitness Concept Is Coming

While LA Fitness is leaving, one of the biggest names in the fitness industry is preparing to make a major investment in Naperville.

Life Time Naperville Is Coming in 2027

Life Time is planning a massive new athletic country club at 4111 Tower Court, near Route 59 and 103rd Street.

The facility is expected to open in early 2027 and will measure approximately 102,000 square feet.

The project will sit on a 10.5-acre site and is planned to include a wide range of amenities, including:

• Indoor and outdoor swimming pools

• Pickleball courts

• A beach club

• Group fitness studios

• A work lounge

• Café

• Spa

• Additional health and wellness amenities

The Naperville location will become Life Time's 17th location in the Chicago area. (Daily Herald)

The project has actually been in the works for several years. In 2023, the Naperville City Council sold 12.55 acres at the southeast corner of Route 59 and 103rd Street to LTF Real Estate Co., Life Time's real estate arm, for $6.56 million. (Daily Herald)

Pricing and membership presale details have not yet been finalized.

JETSET Pilates Is Also Coming to Naperville

Life Time isn't the only new fitness brand heading to town.

JETSET Pilates, a Miami-based Pilates chain, is preparing to open its Naperville studio at 2555 W. 75th St. in Springbrook Prairie Pavilion.

The studio is targeting a mid-to-late October 2026 opening. (Daily Herald)

The brand has been expanding rapidly, with approximately 70 locations already open across the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia.

Before opening, JETSET offered Naperville residents a preview of the concept through a special Mat Pilates class at Hotel Arista.

The studio's arrival reflects the growing demand for boutique fitness experiences that focus on smaller classes and specialized workouts.

BodyBar Pilates Is Expanding, Too

There's another Pilates studio on the way.

BodyBar Pilates is preparing to open a new Naperville location at 2936 Showplace Drive, Suite 106.

The studio will be the brand's fifth Chicagoland location and will focus on reformer-based Pilates classes.

An exact opening date hasn't been announced yet because construction is still underway. (WhatNow)

The studio says its classes will be designed for different experience levels, including people who are completely new to Pilates.

Why So Many Fitness Brands Are Choosing Naperville

The timing is interesting.

Naperville is losing one major gym location, but the market clearly isn't losing its appetite for fitness and wellness.

In fact, the opposite may be happening.

The city already has a strong network of fitness and recreation options, including the Naperville Park District's Fort Hill Activity Center, which recently celebrated its 10th anniversary. The facility continues to see strong community participation and membership. (Naperville Park District)

The Naperville Park District is also moving forward with plans for a new community activity center at Frontier Sports Complex following the successful March 2026 referendum.

The future facility is expected to include fitness and exercise rooms, a walking and jogging track, gymnasiums, indoor swimming pools, and additional community spaces. The Park District anticipates the facility could open around 2029, following design, permitting, and construction. (Naperville Park District)

That's a lot of investment in health, fitness, and recreation for one suburban community.

A Changing Fitness Market

The contrast between LA Fitness closing and new brands arriving is worth paying attention to.

It's not necessarily a sign that Naperville residents are becoming less interested in gyms.

Instead, it may point toward a changing definition of what people expect from a fitness facility.

Traditional big-box gyms are competing with specialized studios, boutique fitness concepts, upscale athletic clubs, recreation centers, and wellness-focused businesses.

Life Time, for example, is positioning its Naperville project as much more than a traditional gym. With pools, pickleball, spa services, café space, work areas, and fitness studios, the concept is designed to function more like a full lifestyle destination.

Meanwhile, JETSET and BodyBar are targeting customers looking for a more specialized Pilates experience.

That gives Naperville residents more choices—but also creates an increasingly competitive market for fitness businesses.

What Happens to the Former LA Fitness Building?

For residents near Route 59, one of the biggest unanswered questions is what will happen to the former LA Fitness property at 2780 Fitness Drive.

The building is located in a highly visible commercial area next to Costco, making it an attractive location for another retailer, restaurant, entertainment concept, medical use, or fitness business.

As of now, no new tenant or redevelopment plan has been publicly announced for the property. (Naper Today)

Given Naperville's continued commercial activity along the Route 59 corridor, it's likely to be a property worth watching.

What This Means for Naperville Residents

For local residents, the changes ultimately mean more choices.

Someone looking for a traditional gym may choose an existing fitness club. Someone interested in Pilates will soon have multiple specialized options. And those looking for an all-in-one health and wellness experience will have another major option when Life Time opens.

At the same time, the closure of LA Fitness demonstrates that even established businesses aren't guaranteed to remain in the market forever.

Naperville continues to attract new investment because of its large residential population, established commercial corridors, strong community amenities, and demand for new experiences.

The fitness industry is simply another example of that larger trend.

FAQ

Why did LA Fitness close in Naperville?

LA Fitness closed its facility at 2780 Fitness Drive on August 5, 2026. The company has not publicly provided a specific reason for the closure. The shutdown comes amid several LA Fitness closures around the country. (Naper Today)

Is there still an LA Fitness in Naperville?

Yes. The LA Fitness Route 59 Signature Club at 3116 S. Route 59 remains open. (Naper Today)

When will Life Time Naperville open?

Life Time expects its new Naperville athletic country club at 4111 Tower Court to open in early 2027. (Daily Herald)

What will Life Time Naperville include?

The approximately 102,000-square-foot facility is planned to include indoor and outdoor pools, pickleball courts, a beach club, fitness studios, a work lounge, café, spa, and other athletic and wellness amenities. (Daily Herald)

What new Pilates studios are coming to Naperville?

JETSET Pilates is planning a location at 2555 W. 75th St. in Springbrook Prairie Pavilion, while BodyBar Pilates is preparing a studio at 2936 Showplace Drive, Suite 106. (Daily Herald)

Final Thoughts

Naperville's fitness scene is changing—but it's certainly not shrinking.

The closure of LA Fitness at Fitness Drive marks the end of another chapter for the Route 59 corridor. But at the same time, millions of dollars of new investment are flowing into fitness, wellness, recreation, and entertainment throughout the community.

With Life Time, JETSET Pilates, BodyBar Pilates, and the future Naperville Park District activity center, residents will soon have more ways than ever to stay active.

And for a city that continues to grow and evolve, the next big fitness trend may already be on its way to Naperville.