Since 1994, we have proudly opened five ‘world-class' facilities throughout Turkey with more than 30,000 members enjoying our facilities. We are proud of these facilities and have to say that our fitness, tennis programs and social activities have kept our members and their guests coming back to our clubs year after year.

Sports International definitely has become the leader in health and fitness in Turkey with its strong membership base, with its ‘state of art' facilities and fitness equipment along with its trained team to assist each of our members.  From the Fitness Instructors to the Program Coordinators, everyone is excited to provide quality service, so each member will have positive results and reach their fitness goals.

Just to let you know how remarkable Sports International has become, let me share some facts with you. Our tennis program has been ranked at the very top of any tennis program in Turkey. We are giving 13,000 tennis lessons each year and we are having more than 20 tennis tournaments throughout all the clubs annually!   We have 4000 active members exercising every day in Ankara, Izmir and in Istanbul, thousands of members joining in our fitness contests - improving their quality of life, and thousands participating in a wide variety of fitness, tennis and social programs making a real “fitness difference' in their lives. These are a very exciting statistics!

Many times, I have seen people that are 20 kilos overweight, who have serious stress issues, have blood pressure problems or other aliments and they say to me, they do not have time to exercise. This is so sad because the truth is there is nothing more important than eating properly and exercising on a regular basis. When a person has real social and health issues to deal with, the first thing they should do is take fitness seriously and be selfish about doing some type of fitness on a daily basis. Fitness should become a ‘Way of Life' not a luxury you afford yourself only once in a while.

So for those of you who have made the smart decision and joined Sports International, I would like to share a few comments about a survey the International Health Racquet and Sports Association (IHRSA) had taken on the benefits of fitness and belonging to a ‘first class' sports facility. IHRSA stated in their final report that … “the benefits of fitness are endless!  Fitness will decrease weight, decrease anxiety, reduce heart disease, reduce high blood pressure, diabetes, cancer and even reduce depression, which is such a plus to a person's life. So, just being involved with a fitness center and being on an active fitness program is the key to a happier lifestyle.” The survey went on to say. … “that fitness would also give a substantial increase in energy, a more positive attitude and outlook, additional body strength and even an increase in physical activity,”  which are very impressive results when someone exercises 2-3 times a week.

I have always believed that when families exercise 2-3 times a week together, they statistically are healthier, happier and live more productive lives. Just to have a good feeling about the way you look, and the opportunity to spend quality time with your family and friends, to be able to participate in different sports, to have fun exercising together will immediately give you and your family a better quality of life. Isn't that what we all want?
I am looking forward to the upcoming years at Sports International in Turkey and I know that SI will play an even bigger and a more important fitness role in the community and in everyone's lives. We are excited about the ongoing improvements to the club facilities, the constant development of more exciting fitness and tennis programs and also to be able to offer our members excellent service while using the club. We are proud of what Sports International has accomplished in these past 11 years and I and the Sports International team are looking forward to more exciting years together.

Yours in health and fitness,
 
Jim E. Carter
President / CEO
Sports International