Gold's Gym Announces Alliance with Anthony Munoz as Their Spokesperson in the Dayton, Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky Markets and the Grand Opening of Gold's Gym Dayton at The Greene this Saturday, Dec. 2

Business Wire, Nov 28, 2006

DAYTON, Ohio -- Global Fitness Holdings, LLC, the largest Gold's Gym franchisee worldwide ranking in the top 25 Fitness Holding Companies in North America, is proud to announce their alliance with Anthony Mu[ or -]oz--Cincinnati's Bengals Legendary Pro Football Hall of Fame's only inductee--as their Gold's Gym spokesperson in the Dayton, Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky market.

Considered by many as the greatest offensive lineman in NFL history, Mu[ or -]oz has a record of excellence that is unrivaled in professional football. An eleven-time NFL Pro Bowl selection, Anthony Mu[ or -]oz is one of Cincinnati's true sports icons. Mu[ or -]oz was named the NFL Offensive Lineman Of The Year in 1981, 1987, 1988 and the NFL Players Association Lineman Of The Year in 1982, 1985, 1988 and 1989. In 1991, he was honored as NFL Man Of The Year.

Since retiring, Anthony serves as one of the community's most accessible and involved advocates helping to impact the lives of the youth. In 2002, Anthony established the Anthony Mu[ or -]oz Foundation - "Impact for Eternity," a non-profit organization that engages the Tri-State region to impact area youth mentally, physically and spiritually. Since its inception, the foundation has impacted over 10,000 children and raised more than a $1,000,000.00 for foundation programs and select charities.

"During my days as a college football player, I was challenged with multiple injuries, including three knee surgeries that almost ended my career. I wholeheartedly believe that it was my diligent workout routine and commitment to fitness that paved the way for my having a remarkable career in the NFL. I am proud of my alliance with Gold's Gym, the world's most recognized and respected health & fitness brand, and look forward to having a positive impact on the health and fitness lifestyle of others," states Anthony Mu[ or -]oz.

Royce Pulliam, CEO and founder of Global Fitness, says, "Anthony Mu[ or -]oz continues to have a lasting effect on thousands of lives through his Anthony Mu[ or -]oz Foundation. Gold's Gym is in the business of impacting lives with optimum fitness, which makes this a well-built, healthy coalition. We are honored to have Cincinnati's Legendary Sports Icon, Anthony Mu[ or -]oz, as part of our dream team!"

Gold's Gym Dayton at The Greene will also be hosting its Grand Opening Party in Beavercreek this Saturday, Dec. 2(nd,) from 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.--open to the public to enjoy all day family-filled fun festivities with many prize giveaways!

This state-of-the-art 54,000 square-foot fitness odyssey amenities include: an Indoor Pool--panoramic elevated Indoor Track with views--full court Basketball and Racquetball--elaborate ultra-modern Cardio areas with over 150 pieces of newest cardio equipment--personalized Flat Screen TVs--Cardio Movie Cinema--innovative Group Exercise Classes including Yoga, Pilates, Spinning, BodyPump, to name a few--Plush Locker Rooms--Dry Sauna--Tanning--Personal Training/Nutrition--Smoothie Bar and Pro-Shop. Also, a fully supervised area for children of all ages, called The Fit Factory, equipped with Kid's Strength Training Equipment--a Movie Theatre--Basketball Court--Computer Stations and a Floor-to-Ceiling Play Land.

Global Fitness Holdings was founded in 1994 in Lexington, Kentucky, by entrepreneur Royce Pulliam and his masterful team of industry experts. They recently inked a significant growth capital investment with Laurel Crown Partners, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm, to develop 50 Gold's Gyms in Tennessee, Kentucky and Ohio by year 2012.