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Nautilus, Inc. Introduces Home Fitness Catalog for Holiday Gifts, Winter Exercise, and New Year's Resolutions

Posted on: Thursday, 13 October 2005, 09:00 CDT

Fitness company Nautilus, Inc. (NYSE:NLS) has released its Holiday 2005 Home Health and Fitness Catalog featuring more than 200 gift ideas for those looking to give or receive the gift of fitness this holiday season.

The full-color 56-page catalog and accompanying website, www.nautiluscatalog.com , features more than 80 new products including the fully-customizable Nautilus(R) Sport Series treadmill, Bowflex(R) Revolution(TM) home gym, and Bowflex SelectTech(TM) 220 dumbbells, along with the popular Bowflex Xtreme(TM) 2 and Ultimate(TM) 2 home gyms. For the first time, the catalog also includes Pearl Izumi(R) fitness apparel, along with health and fitness tips from the Nautilus Institute(TM).

"Our research suggests that about one-in-four American adults are currently in the market for fitness equipment to improve their health and stamina, manage their weight and feel better about themselves," said Tim Hawkins, chief customer and marketing officer for Nautilus, Inc. "The Nautilus catalog makes it easy for people to shop direct for a broad range of quality fitness products for themselves or for their loved ones from a company known for delivering the highest-quality fitness products."

The Nautilus catalog is the first catalog ever issued in October, and just the second catalog ever issued by the health and fitness leader.

Among the items featured in the catalog:

-- A collection of Nautilus(R) equipment designed for fitness enthusiasts who want health-club quality strength and cardio equipment for their home. Nautilus, Inc. recently announced that any Nautilus branded home cardiovascular fitness equipment is now backed by an industry-leading lifetime warranty on frames, 10 years on parts and electronics, and one year on labor and wear parts such as grips, upholstery and cables.

-- An assortment of durable Bowflex(R) equipment for active people who seek quick and easy results. Products under the Bowflex brand now include home exercise gyms, the popular Bowflex TreadClimber(R) cardio machine, treadmills, free weights, strength cages, and accessories.

-- Fitness apparel and accessories, including Pearl Izumi(R) fitness apparel and footwear, Pilates products for conditioning and balance, exercise benches, Nautilus and Bowflex apparel, accessories, training materials, Champion Nutrition products, and relaxation products such as massage chairs.

Catalog items and the catalog itself may be ordered through www.nautiluscatalog.com, calling (800) 436-9892 or by fax or mail.

In addition to the catalog, fitness products from Nautilus, Inc. are available this fall at 200 specialty fitness locations, 2,000 independent bike dealers, and nearly 2,000 U.S. retail locations, such as Sears, The Sports Authority, and Costco.

About Nautilus, Inc.

Headquartered in Vancouver, Wash., Nautilus, Inc. (NYSE:NLS) is a pure fitness company that provides tools and education necessary to help people achieve a fit and healthy lifestyle. With a brand portfolio that includes Nautilus(R), Bowflex(R), Schwinn(R)Fitness, StairMaster(R), Trimline(R) and PEARL iZUMi(R), Nautilus manufactures and markets a complete line of innovative health and fitness products through direct, commercial, retail, specialty and international channels. The Company was formed in 1986 and had sales of $524 million in 2004. It has 1,400 employees and operations in Washington, Colorado, Oklahoma, Texas, Illinois, Virginia, Canada, Switzerland, Germany, United Kingdom, Italy, China, and other locations around the world. More information is at www.nautilusinc.com.

Source: Business Wire

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