The winner of the consumers' choice award for the 2003 health and fitness club category for the province of Ontario, Canada, has gone to Goodlife Fitness.

An independent survey was conducted by Synovate, one of the world's largest market research companies in which consumers from the general public voted which club gave best service, quality and value.

The award encompasses the greater Toronto area and Canada's capital city Ottawa - a combined total population of over six million.

Goodlife has 73 clubs in Ontario, Quebec and Eastern Canada, making it the largest privately owned fitness company in canada.

CEO and founder of Goodlife David Patchell-Evans said:

'This award is very special to our company. It's a grassroots affirmation that we have a staff truly dedicated to our 180,000 members.'