LAS VEGAS, NV--(Marketwire - December 6, 2007) - A group of Anytime Fitness®
franchise owners and fitness company Nautilus, Inc. (
NYSE: NLS) are not
about to leave the health of Las Vegas families to chance.
Owners Peter Argyris, Yorgho Triantaphyllou, and Kristine Mraz are opening
five new Anytime Fitness locations that will be appointed with the latest
equipment from fitness leader Nautilus, Inc. to meet the fitness needs of the
area's 1.8 million residents. Anytime Fitness, a fast-growing franchise model
with more than 1,800 locations committed, caters to people who prefer smaller
and more convenient fitness facilities with moderate monthly fees. Three
locations are planned to open in early 2008, including clubs at 2950 Durango
Drive, 6300 W. Charleston, and 9436 W. Lake Mead Boulevard.
"We are excited to bring this convenient neighborhood approach to fitness to
greater Las Vegas," said Triantaphyllou. "We are impressed with the results
people are experiencing by having a convenient club just minutes from their home
with world-class fitness equipment available to them. We want to have a facility
nearby when people are ready to make a commitment to fitness."
Each of the Anytime Fitness clubs will be equipped with authentic Nautilus®
equipment, including the revolutionary new Nautilus One™ or Nitro® Plus line of
strength machines, free weights, and popular cardiovascular training equipment
including the innovative Nautilus® TreadClimber® trainer. Nautilus is considered
a preferred supplier by Anytime Fitness.
"We are very pleased with and proud of our association with Nautilus," says
Anytime Fitness national media director Mark Daly. "Not only does Nautilus
provide our clubs with state-of-the-art, user-friendly equipment, they also
supply us with top-quality service and attention to detail."
Grand Openings Planned; Pre-sales Underway
Plans are underway for Grand Openings in January and February that include
Anytime Fitness and Nautilus hosting NFL Hall of Fame legend Dick Butkus for a
series of events.
Butkus and his son Matt have introduced a "Play Clean" campaign to the
nation's high school students, encouraging them to rely upon proper training,
nutrition and attitude instead of using dangerous steroids. More than one
million high school students are believed to be using some form of steroids,
with young women among the fastest-growing users. To counter steroid use, Butkus
is calling upon fans, athletes, parents, coaches and school administrators to
join the effort by taking the Play Clean pledge at www.iplayclean.org.
"We are excited to host Dick and Matt Butkus, but we're even more pleased to
support their outreach efforts to area students and families," said Argyris and
Mraz. "We believe this will help send the right message that we stand for proper
fitness training which is important throughout life."
Membership pre-sales are currently underway. For additional information,
please call 702/818-5310 for the Durango location, 702/202-6430 for the W.
Charleston location, and 702/768-1640 for the Lake Mead Boulevard location.
About Anytime Fitness
Headquartered in Hastings, Minn., Anytime Fitness® is the fastest growing
co-ed fitness franchise in the United States, with more than 1,800 locations
signed since 2002 and with plans to double in the next 1-2 years. With a passion
for excellence, Anytime Fitness strives to make it convenient for members to
work out whenever they want. Amenities include 24-hour Lockmatic system access,
state-of-the-art equipment, superior service, modest fees, and a welcome and
secure environment. Franchises are independently owned and operated. More
information is available at www.anytimefitness.com.
About Nautilus, Inc.
Headquartered in Vancouver, Wash., Nautilus, Inc. (
NYSE: NLS) is a global
fitness products company providing innovative, quality solutions to help people
achieve a healthy lifestyle. With a brand portfolio including Nautilus®, Bowflex®, Schwinn®Fitness, StairMaster®, Universal®, and Pearl iZUMi®, Nautilus manufactures and
markets innovative fitness products through direct, commercial, retail, and
international channels. Formed in 1986, the company had 2006 sales of $680
million. It has 1,450 employees and operations in Washington, Oregon, Colorado,
Oklahoma, Illinois, Virginia, Canada, Switzerland, Germany, United Kingdom,
Italy, China, Australia, and other locations around the world. Website: www.nautilusinc.com
In connection with the solicitation of proxies, Nautilus has filed with the
SEC and mailed to shareholders a definitive proxy statement (the "Proxy
Statement"). The Proxy Statement contains detailed information about Nautilus,
the special meeting and individuals who are deemed to be participants in
Nautilus' solicitation of proxies. Nautilus' shareholders are urged to read the
Proxy Statement carefully in its entirety. Shareholders may obtain additional
free copies of the Proxy Statement and other relevant documents filed with the
SEC by Nautilus through the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov or at Nautilus' website www.nautilusinc.com.