UNITED STATESSECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSIONWashington, D.C. 20549FORM 8-KCURRENT REPORTPursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) ofThe Securities Exchange Act of 1934Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) April 12, 2005BALLY TOTAL FITNESS HOLDING CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)| Delaware | 0-27478 | 36-3228107 |
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| 8700 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Chicago, Illinois | 60631 |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (773) 380-3000N/A
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BALLY TOTAL FITNESS HOLDING CORPORATIONFORM 8-KCurrent Report| Item 2.02 | Results of Operations and Financial Condition |
| | On April 12, 2005, Bally Total Fitness Holding Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release containing certain selected operating and cash flow data for the quarter and twelve months ended December 31, 2004. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. |
| Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
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| | 99.1 | Press release dated April 12, 2005 announcing fourth quarter and year-end 2004 operating and cash flow data. |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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| Dated: April 12, 2005 | /s/ Marc D. Bassewitz |
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| | Marc D. Bassewitz |
| | Senior Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel |
