FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
May 11, 2004
Jim Zahniser
Public Relations Manager
T: 503-539-5158
E-mail: zahniser@precor.com



Cardio Theater again tabbed 'best in entertainment' by fitness pros
Honored as back-to-back winner in global fitness industry's Nova7 awards


Woodinville, WA - For the second consecutive year, the international fitness industry has named Cardio Theater as the top entertainment supplier, in the Nova7 "people's choice" awards program sponsored by Fitness Management magazine.

Fitness professionals worldwide selected winners in seven categories, with Cardio Theater repeating as best supplier in the Entertainment & Accessories category.

Cardio Theater markets a range of wired and wireless, personal and group audio and video systems that entertain and inform exercisers in fitness clubs and facilities. Founded in 1989, Cardio Theater systems are the global industry standard for entertainment hardware.

In 2004, Cardio Theater became part of the Precor family of companies, adding entertainment to Precor's "total product" offering of cardio, strength, entertainment and technology products and services. Since the acquisition, Precor has made significant investments in Cardio Theater production resources and product quality.

"The Nova7 awards validate what we've learned from the marketplace -- nothing enhances the member experience at a club or fitness facility more directly than a Cardio Theater system," said Precor president Paul Byrne.

About Precor
Founded in 1980, Precor is headquartered northeast of Seattle in Woodinville, Wash., with international offices in the United Kingdom, Germany, Benelux, Austria Japan and China. One of the largest fitness equipment manufacturers in the United States, Precor sets the standard for innovation and excellence in product quality, customer service and delivering a natural, low-impact workout experience. Precor is part of Amer Group Plc (www.amersports.com), a leading global sports equipment company.

Other companies in the Amer Sports group are Wilson, a world-class manufacturer of a variety of sports equipment; Suunto, the world's leading manufacturer of sports instruments which help improve sports performance; and Atomic, one of the world's leading manufacturers of winter sports equipment.

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