LA Fitness plans to accelerate the expansion of new health clubs.
Two opened last month to take it to 65 and another two are scheduled for the second half of this year.
Another six to eight are expected to open next year if suitable sites become available.
Its ultimate aim is to expand to 100 but the company refuses to be tied to a specific timetable.
References: Financial Times 05/02/04 page 24, The Times (Broadsheet) 05/02/04 page 28 (Need to know), page 33, The Independent (Broadsheet) 05/02/04 page 23