Anytime Fitness® Hosts 2nd Annual Conference. Fast-growing Fitness Franchise Celebrates With Hundreds Of Franchisees

(Saturday, September 09, 2006) - Anytime Fitness concluded its second annual conference on September 9th at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino. The confernce, which was held in conjuction with the IHRSA Club Business Entrepreneur Conference and the National Fitness Trad Show, was an opportunity to celebrate a year of triple-digit growth for the fitness franchise. More than 300 guests attended at the gathering.

Francshiees were welcomed to the Anytime Fitness VIP Hospitality Suite, where they could meet with corporate representatives and preferred vendors. "Because the IHRSA show had a full schedule of seminars, we didn't plan any formal training or meetings," said Jeff Klinger, Anytime Fitness founder and CEO. "Instead, we kept the atmosphere casual and personal. The allowed us to interact one-on-one with many of our new franchisees."

A contributing factor to the record-setting sales in March is a multi-site franchise agreement with American Health, Incorporated. An investment group based in North Carolina, American Health has agreed to open 40 stores in that state over the next 3 years.

The vendor in attendance were also available to meet with franchisees on an individual basis. Among those with products on display in the VIP Suite were the three main Anytime Fitness sponsors- Life Fitness, Precor and Nautilus.

The highlight of the conference was the Awards Ceremony and Dinner Reception on Friday evening. It was a fun and inspiring event. The keynote speaker was Michael Levy, IRHSA Chairman of the Board. Jeff Thames, Anytime Fitness President of Franchise Sales, also addressed the gathering of franchisees.

The Award Ceremony honored the achievements of various attendees. Anytime Fitness invited three club members to the ceremony to honor their success. In just six months, Ken Tencati, of Clinton, Massachusetts, lost 141 pounds. Michelle Foster, from Villa Rica, Georgia, lost 106 pounds, and Kelsi Gamble, of Kuna, Idaho, experienced an 85 pound weightt-loss. Each member thanked Anytime Fitness thanked Anytime Fitness and described their membership as life changing.

The franchisees that received honors included Community Outreach Award winners Lindsay Meyer, of New Braunfels and Seguin, Texas, and Allen Little, of Villa Rica, Georgia. Sales Team of the Year went to Tod Handeberg and Tyler Dart from Moses Lake, Washington. The Honorable Mention Club Operator of the Year went to the team of John and Colin Reilly of Covington and Mandeville, Louisiana. Precor was also honored with a Supplier of Excellence Award based on a review from the Anytime Fitness franchisees.

As an annual event, Anytime Fitness will host another conference next year. As plans are made final, location and dates will be announced.

About Anytime Fitness
About Anytime Fitness Anytime Fitness began franchising in 2002 and now has sold over 640 franchise locations, with a forecast of 800 sites by the end of 2006. Each Anytime Fitness franchise is independently owned and operated. As an Anytime Fitness franchisee, you receive a wealth of experience and training from the corporate headquarters. Plus, a simplified turnkey package allows you to quickly open and operate your Anytime Fitness club. For more information or to find an Anytime Fitness near you, please visit: www.anytimefitness.com.

Anytime Fitness was named the "Fastest Growing Co-Ed Fitness Franchise" by Franchise Times in 2005 and 2006!

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