Article: Bally Total Fitness Strengthens Franchising Efforts with Appointment of Ben Amante as Vice President of Franchising.

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CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 30, 2004

Bally Total Fitness (NYSE: BFT), North America's leader in health and fitness products and services, today announced the appointment of Ben Amante as Vice President of Franchising. Amante, a 19-year franchising veteran will oversee the future franchise development of the Bally Total Fitness brands using a formalized franchise industry approach.

Recently, Amante led Gold's Gym International Franchising through a broad expansion in the US and international markets. Prior to these efforts, Amante held key franchise management positions at Nissan Motor Corp USA and Midas International.

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