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Contours Express & Chicken Soup for the Soul® Supplements Unite In Their Quest To Help Women Lead Healthier Lives

Latest Addition to Club’s Key Offerings Further Reiterate that Contours Express is The Better Idea in Women’s Gyms

Franchisees Find National Partnership Brings Bottom Line Returns to Club

Nicholasville, KY (12.13.06) – Today, Contours Express, the all-women circuit training gym featuring real weights for real results, announced its partnership with Chicken Soup for the Soul® Supplements, the brand known for its best-selling books.

“The Chicken Soup for the Soul® Supplements are a great addition to our clubs already strong offerings,” said Bill Helton, President of Contours Express.  “When combined with our weight-loss track record, weight-bearing equipment, hands-on approach to fitness and our informational health seminars, Contours Express is meeting its goal to be a true ‘partner’ in our member’s health.”

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The supplements, which include shakes and formulas for carb-blocking, anti-inflammatory joint relief, anti-stress, anti-anxiety and energy boost needs, will be accompanied by a Chicken Soup for the Soul® Supplements Journal, co-authored by corporate trainers Mary Schrad and Angela Bellini. The journal, expected to be distributed in November 2006 will help members monitor their vitamin in-take and fitness progress.  Together, the supplements and journal will assist Contours Express members nationwide reach and chronicle their daily nutritional requirements.

“Both Contours Express and Chicken Soup for the Soul® Supplements share a passion and commitment to women’s health,” said Richard Enlow, CEO for Chicken Soup for the Soul® Supplements.  “This partnership is providing Contours Express club members with several resources to lead healthier lives.”

From a business perspective, the supplements help the Contours Express franchise owner contribute to his/her bottom line.  In fact, early distribution of the supplements to franchisees has shown more than a 200% increase versus previous supplement sales.

“I knew my club members would appreciate nutritional supplements being sold here at my gym, but I had no idea they’d be such a big hit,” said Shelly Naccarato and Melisa Soto- Escobar, franchise owners of the Hendersonville, North Carolina location. “The supplements have given me a new revenue stream, one that was unexpected but certainly welcomed.”

National rollout of the supplements to all Contours Express franchisees is underway currently.

About Contours Express
Contours Express, an all-women circuit training gym based in Nicholasville, Kentucky second only to Curves, is enjoying phenomenal success with more than 360 fitness centers operating nationwide. Additional locations include Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Brazil, Europe, Asia, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Guam, and Australia.  By 2009, company executives project at least 1,000 Contours Express clubs will be operating around the world. 

For more information, visit www.ContoursExpress.com

Monica's Story I hove been exercising at a ladies only gym* since June 06. I have been using the Chicken Soup for the Soup Supplements TrimWorks meal replacement shakes since Sept. 15th. I love the shakes. They have been an awesome benefit to my weight loss efforts. I don) even desire fast food or junk food anymore. The shakes have taken the cravings away. When I started this commitment to my heath, I had type 2 Diabetes and was taking 4-5 shots of insulin a day. I was in very bad health 8 306 Ibs. Today, I am no longer diabetic and have lost a total of 68 lbs while working out and using TrimWorks shakes. I love these products and am recommending them to everyone and anyone who wants to maintain good health and manage their weight. I exercise 6 days a week and love my gym and everyone in it. I cannot imagine missing a day. I feel so wonderful. The TrimWorks shakes are a permanent part of my life now. Thank you Chicken Soup for the Soul Supplements Monica Parks