In May 1998 , it was listed on the New York Stock Exchange trading under the ticker symbol of BFT .
In 1996 , Bally Total Fitness was spun from its casino - owning parent .
In May 1998 , Bally Total Fitness was listed on the New York Stock Exchange trading under the ticker symbol of BFT .
In 1996 , Bally Total Fitness was spun from its casino - owning parent .