Life Fitness 95Ti treadmill goes the distance in record-setting run

Company’s best selling unit endures grueling durability test as Christopher Bergland sets Guinness world record

SCHILLER PARK, Ill. – May 6, 2004 – Life Fitness treadmills have long been known for their durability, and a record-setting run on April 30 showed why. Life Fitness, the leading manufacturer of a full line of cardiovascular and strength-training equipment, is pleased to announce that its 95Ti treadmill withstood the ultimate durability test when two of them were used to set a Guinness world record for the longest distance run on a treadmill in a 24-hour period. American Christopher Bergland, 38, logged 153.76 miles in 24 hours, breaking the record of 153.6 miles previously set by Edit Berces in Budapest, Hungary.

Bergland and Dean Karnazes, 38, who fell just short of the record, ran side by side on two 95Ti treadmills in the front window of Kiehl's Since 1851, an old-world apothecary in New York's East Village, where Bergland works.

A New York native and ultra-endurance athlete, Bergland says he only runs on Life Fitness treadmills. In the past 10 years, he has logged more than 25,000 miles on them, which is more than once around the Earth at the equator (24,901.55 miles).

“The Life Fitness treadmills were incredible," Bergland said. "We put so much stress on them and they worked flawlessly throughout the entire event. I am more dedicated than ever to the Life Fitness brand.”

“Life Fitness is honored to have been part of this historic event and proud that an elite athlete like Christopher chooses to run on our treadmills,” said Kevin Grodzki, president and chief executive officer, Life Fitness. “Durability and reliability are keys to our products’ popularity and respect, and this feat provides further evidence that quality contributes to our leadership position in the treadmill category.”

95Ti treadmill

The 95Ti is Life Fitness’ best selling commercial model, while the entire line (97Te, 97Ti, 95Te, 93T, 91Ti, 90T) of treadmills is the most used commercial brand worldwide. Built with the most durable, functional components available, the 95Ti is put through the industry’s most strenuous tests, including continuous use for at least twice its warranty time.

The unit also features the patented FlexDeck shock absorption system, which reduces impact to lower-body muscles, joints and bones by nearly 30 percent and results in a more comfortable workout.

“Running on Life Fitness treadmills has helped kept me injury free because the FlexDeck reduces so much of the impact on my joints,” Bergland stated. “Once I ran on the FlexDeck, I couldn’t run on anything else.”

New home version coming soon

Later this year, Life Fitness will bring to market a home version of the 95Ti – the redesigned T9i. This enhanced version of the current T9i will be based on the platform used for the company’s health club treadmills and will be Life Fitness’ top-of-the-line treadmill for home use. The unit allows customers to bring the health club running experience into their own homes and will have the contemporary look of the company’s health club models.

Additionally, it will feature the same FlexDeck technology as the commercial models, a prelubricated health club-grade belt and reversible deck for longer life, the patented Lifepulse digital heart rate monitoring system sensors and a wide array of interactive, customizable and standard workout programs.

About Life Fitness

Life Fitness, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), is the global leader in designing and manufacturing a full line of reliable, high-quality fitness equipment for commercial and consumer use. It is the largest commercial fitness equipment provider in the world and the only fitness equipment manufacturer that has been providing premium equipment for more than 25 years. Life Fitness’ cardiovascular and strength-training products, including the renowned Lifecycle exercise bike, are used in health, fitness and wellness facilities, as well as in homes, worldwide. The company is headquartered near Chicago and distributes its equipment in more than 120 countries.

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Life Fitness and Lifecycle are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Brunswick Corporation.

Life Fitness, 5100 River Road, Schiller Park, Ill. 60176. Phone: 847.288.3300, www.lifefitness.com

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