NEW YORK, NY 2002–Benefit Health Media introduces the Training Fan^TM an innovative fitness guide for health conscious men and women. Created by a team of certified personal trainers and information designers, the Training Fan combines function and style in the first fitness guide to organize exercises according to equipment usage. The Training Fan is handsome, handy, and its portable convenience allows people to work out in any environment.

Everyone needs a simple program for fitness. When you don't have time for a class or the budget for a personal training session, the Training Fan is a quick-reference for a complete work out. "Our goal is to provide hefty content in a compact package. We created a guide that can be used in a gym, at home, or on the road," says Benefit Health Media CEO Andrea Barash.

Make Exercise Convenient and Flexible

The premise of this new format is simple:

· People don't work out the same way all the time. The Training Fan provides solutions for working out according to where you are and what you have available. It offers a variety of exercises to choose from, using no equipment (body weight is used as resistance), minimal equipment (such as elastic bands or dumbbells-which are convenient to home and travel), or weight-resistance machines.

· Consistency is the key to achieving and maintaining fitness. Doing something is better than doing nothing. The Training Fan provides unparalleled versatility, making it easy to customize a workout so there's never an excuse to miss one.

The Training Fan has 96 pages of concise, easy-to-use, illustrated instruction. It includes guidelines for cardiovascular, strength and flexibility training. There are over 74 strength exercises, 20 stretches, and three complete workouts. "We organize the exercises by muscle groups," says Ms. Barash. "Then we subdivide each group into exercises that use no gear, exercises that use minimal equipment, and exercises performed on heavy gym equipment."

The Training Fan is tough and durable. Printed on water-resistant and tear-proof synthetic paper, pages "fan" out around a rust-proof removable bolt binding.

Praise for the Training Fan from Athletes, Consumers and Media

The Training Fan has been featured enthusiastically in Health magazine, Delta SKY, and Forbes FYI, among other publications. It has also received the National Health & Wellness Member Tested Seal of Approval.

Christopher Bergland, Triple Ironman World Champion, and member of the USA Triathlon Team says, "People think they need more willpower to meet their fitness goals, but I think it's more about being flexible when there are changes in your normal routine." Chris recommends having an alternative workout plan. "It all adds up–exercising consistently is the most important thing. The Training Fan can help you accomplish this."

Promote Your Brand

Companies can put their logo on the Training Fan to promote their brands and products. It is an ideal gift for healthcare, pharmaceutical, travel and lodging, or any business that wants to encourage and reward their customers and employees. Consumers, distributors and licensees can order the Training Fan by calling Benefit Health Media at 1-212-674-2443 or visiting www.benefithealthmedia.com on the web.