New York Sports Clubs Opens in Carmel, New York.

NEW YORK -- New York Sports Clubs (NYSC), the largest owner and operator of health and fitness clubs in the tri-state area, today announced the opening of its Carmel, NY location on July 1st.

The new 24,000 square foot facility, located at 1844 Route 6 and Stoneleigh Avenue, features state-of-the-art

equipment with audiovisual entertainment and outstanding amenities. The cardiovascular area of the club will feature more than 60 pieces of cardio equipment, all of which are equipped with personal viewing screens. The fitness floor has a vast selection of strength equipment which is expertly laid out to optimize workout time. The Carmel location also features Technogym's new CARDIO WAVE, a revolutionary cardiovascular system that works the lower body.

Members who visit the Carmel location can also choose from a wide variety of fitness options, including top-of-the-line studios for cycling, boxing and group exercise classes, a dedicated personal training area and a 1/2 basketball court. The club will offer a variety of group exercise classes, including Cardio Kickbox, Power Dance and Pilates-based Mat. There is also a member lounge and a playroom featuring babysitting services for members to enjoy.

"We are very pleased to bring NYSC to Carmel," said Bob Giardina, CEO of NYSC. "This opening reinforces the strength of our unique clustering model, which concentrates clubs in urban centers and suburban locations for commuters and families. The Carmel location marks our first expansion into Putman County, and we are pleased that we are now able to reach more members both where they work and where they live."

The Carmel location, which anchors the north end of the Putnam Plaza, is the northern-most NYSC location. The nearest locations are in Westchester and Fairfield counties, where NYSC operates sixteen clubs.

About New York Sports Clubs:

New York Sports Clubs is owned and operated by New York-based Town Sports International Holdings, Inc. (TSI) (NASDAQ:CLUB), a leading owner and operator of fitness clubs in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. In addition to New York Sports Clubs, TSI operates under the brand names of Boston Sports Clubs, Washington Sports Clubs and Philadelphia Sports Clubs, with 149 clubs and approximately 470,000 members in the U.S. as of March 31, 2007. In addition, the Company operates three facilities in Switzerland with approximately 6,000 members. For more information on TSI visit http://www.mysportsclubs.com.

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