Bally Total Fitness Holding Corporation operates fitness centers in North America. As of February 28, 2002, the Company operated approximately 405 fitness centers and had approximately four million members. The Company's fitness centers are concentrated in major metropolitan areas in 28 states and Canada. The Company's membership programs provide access to its fitness facilities, which feature a wide selection of cardiovascular, conditioning and strength equipment, as well as extensive aerobic and other group fitness training programs. In addition, many of the Company's fitness centers include pools, racquet courts or other athletic facilities.