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October 2012
Charting the Course
to Profitable Growth
Exhibit 99.1


Safe Harbor Statement
This presentation includes forward-looking statements (statements which are not historical facts) within the meaning of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements concerning the Company's prospects, resources, capabilities, current or
future financial trends or operating results, demand for the Company's objectives, expectations, products, future plans for introduction
of new products and the anticipated outcome of new business initiatives. Factors that could cause Nautilus, Inc.'s actual results to differ
materially
from
these
forward-looking
statements
include
our
ability
to
acquire
inventory
from
sole
source
foreign
manufacturers
at
acceptable
costs,
within
timely
delivery
schedules
and
that
meet
our
quality
control
standards,
availability
and
price
of
media
time
consistent with our cost and audience profile parameters, a decline in consumer spending due to unfavorable economic conditions in
one or more of our current or target markets, an adverse change in the availability of credit for our customers who finance their
purchases, our ability to pass along vendor raw material price increases and increased shipping costs, our ability to effectively develop,
market and sell future products, our ability to protect our intellectual property, and the introduction of competing products. Additional
assumptions, risks and uncertainties are described in detail in our registration statements, reports and other filings with the Securities
and Exchange Commission, including the "Risk Factors" set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, as supplemented by our
quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. Such filings are available on our website or at www.sec.gov. You are cautioned that such statements
are
not
guarantees
of
future
performance
and
that
actual
results
or
developments
may
differ
materially
from
those
set
forth
in
the
forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent
events or circumstances.
Unless otherwise indicated, all information regarding our operating results pertain to continuing operations.
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Plans and strategies are in place to deliver…
Nautilus Fall 2012 Update -
Highlights
The Business has been successfully transformed into a simplified, much
more focused and profitable, growth oriented model
Significant momentum on key initiatives which began last year are starting
to pay dividends
Stepped up new product development efforts are getting traction
Pipeline of new launches starting Q3 2012 through 2013
Operating expense controls and leverage potential are evident
First half operating ratio was 42.7% of sales versus 45.2% last year
Balance sheet is well positioned to support business growth
All remaining debt paid off in March 2012
Cash balance at $16.1M as of June 2012
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growth
above the industry average
profitability
in
line
with
top
consumer
durables
companies


Nautilus Fall 2012 Update
Recent Financial Performance Improvement
Recent Business Initiative Results
Objectives and Strategies for the Future
Themes of Execution
Summary
Other Background Information
Nautilus Business Profile
Historical Perspective
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Business Model Transformation
Complex
Lack of Focus
Significant  Infrastructure
Globally
Years of Financial Losses
Weak Balance Sheet
Simplified
Focused on Home Use
Markets
Lean Operations
Strong Balance Sheet
2007
2007
2012
2012
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Remain Simplified; but with
stepped up product innovation
and brand utilization
Remain Focused; but with more
diversified product lines
Continue; but with even greater
leverage
of
current
infrastructure
Continue; building towards
higher operating margin
Maintain and Build; utilize to
improve shareholder value
GOAL
GOAL
Profitable and Positioned
for Further Improvement


Recent Financial Performance Improvement
* Remaining debt was paid off in March 2012 ($5.5M)
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METRIC
YOY First Half 2012
Last Twelve Months -
Q2 2012
Revenue
Growth
increased
Direct
Retail
+   9.4%
+ 10.9%
+   8.1%
+   7.4%
+ 10.1%
+   3.6%
Gross Margin
Direct
Retail
+ 110 bps
+ 230 bps
-
100
bps
+  10 bps
+ 150 bps
-
310 bps
Operating
Expense
ratio
Improved    
45.2% to 42.7%
44.9% to 40.5%
June Cash net of debt
improved
$16.1M vs
$9.6M Last
Year
*
---
Income from Continuing Operations
increased
Loss of $1.1M to gain of
$2.2M
Loss of $1.5M to gain of $5.7M
improved


Operating Income Progress
Continuing Operations Only
*2012 LTM results shown are for the last twelve month’s actual performance which includes July 2011 through June 2012
Results of Restructuring
and Focus on Consumer
Market
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-25.00%
-20.00%
-15.00%
-10.00%
-5.00%
0.00%
5.00%
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012 LTM*
Operating Income / Loss
(% of Net Revenue)


Operating Income Progress
Continuing Operations -
Quarterly results are unaudited
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Operating Income / Loss by Quarter
-$5.0
-$4.0
-$3.0
-$2.0
-$1.0
$0.0
$1.0
$2.0
$3.0
$4.0
'09
'10
'11
'12
-16.0
-14.0
-12.0
-10.0
-8.0
-6.0
-4.0
-2.0
0.0
'09
'10
'11
'12
-3.5
-3.0
-2.5
-2.0
-1.5
-1.0
-0.5
0.0
'09
'10
'11
-10.0
-8.0
-6.0
-4.0
-2.0
0.0
2.0
4.0
6.0
'09
'10
Q4
Q3
Q2
Q1
'11


Recent Business Initiative Results –
Significant Momentum
Top line growth and margin improvement from new products
New line of TCs, CBR, Retail items introduced in 2011 / 2012
Milestone consumer and brand research study completed
Setting brand strategy; improved product positioning
Filtering and better targeting of new products
Focus licensing opportunities
Increased new product development resources have been put in place
Advanced Development Group created
New disciplines to enhance product innovation
New product pipeline filling for 2013 and beyond
Back
half
2012
planned
launches
include
DVD
program,
more
Retail
items,
digital
caloric
tracking device
Secured back half 2012 price increases to help mitigate product cost pressures
Significantly advanced diversification of supply base and negotiated more
favorable payment terms
First Half 2012
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Recent
Business
Initiative
Results
(cont.)
Placements secured with new Retail customers
Cost improvement initiatives being institutionalized
Focus on products, processes, and services
Remaining debt was paid off in March ($5.5M)
Organizational progress:
New CFO (Linda Pearce) joined in August this year
Significant talent added throughout R&D
Move to lower cost office completed in August
Redesigned incentive plan for better alignment with performance to long term goals
First Half 2012
Significant momentum on key initiatives begun last year
and we are beginning to harvest gains from those efforts
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New Product Development Progress –
Stepped up pace
In
2012
we
have
launched
several
new
products
(many
shown
below)
with
more
on the way:
Coming in Q4:
DVD Workout Program
and a Digital Caloric Tracking Device
Schwinn AD6 Airdyne
Bowflex 445 Dumbbells
Schwinn A40 and 425 Elliptical
Schwinn 520 Recumbent Elliptical
CoreBody Reformer
Creative Refresh
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Brand Research Findings –
Significant Opportunity
In early 2012 we
engaged in a large
nationwide survey of
attitudes and
behaviors toward
fitness across all
geographic, age,
gender, and income
demographics
We confirmed that
we hold industry
leading brands, and
also gained valuable
insights into
consumer attitudes
toward modalities,
desired goals, and
shopping
preferences
1,500+ respondents
maintaining journals of
activity and answering
questions regarding
fitness equipment
modalities and brands
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1,500+ respondents
maintaining journals of
activity and answering
questions regarding
fitness equipment
modalities and brands
Bowflex ranks #1 in
awareness
Nautilus and Schwinn also
rank near top of awareness
Universal is untapped
opportunity
All brands ranked at the top
of the industry for quality,
durability, and company
reputation
Bowflex: Innovative, Quick
and Proven Results
Nautilus:  Serious Fitness
Schwinn:  Quality Cardio
Differentiated brands allow
greater market flexibility
Unique consumer segments
and product opportunities for
each brand
Roadmap established to drive
licensing direction
Recognized
Brands
Desired
Attributes
Market
Opportunities


Objectives and Strategies –
Getting to the Goal
STRATEGIES/METRICS
How we grow and compete
Added core competencies
How we do what we do
The scorecard
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KEY
ELEMENTS
Business Strategies
Operational Capabilities
Organizational
Financials
Plans to achieve the desired business profile
are being implemented
OUR
EXPECTATIONS
FOR
THE
FUTURE


Business Strategy
for the Future
Ideal State
New products focus / diversified product line offering
Expanded cardio and alternative fitness
Stabilized and growing strength business
Brands further developed via internal marketing and licensing
Expanded International sales; growth on a paced, low risk basis
Represents <1% today
Expanded Licensing opportunities to extend brand building and increase
royalty stream
Further built-in resilience to consumer credit environment via product
diversification
Maximized shareholder return including optimal use of cash
Achieved desired level of Organizational Excellence
Culture of improvement, innovation, and execution
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Targeted Financial Objectives –
Potential for the Future
Revenue growth pace approximating 9% / year for both Retail and Direct
Direct:  Keeping current pace a low double digit / year
Retail:  Slower start but achieving 8-9 % / year as we continue to execute and the consumer
spending environment improves
Gross margin improvement of 3-4% points
Retail:
Turnaround
trend
expected
to
begin
second
half
2012
and
build
from
there
over
the
longer
term
Direct:  Further modest gains possible
Operating expense:  Greater leverage is possible 1-3% points
S&M investment for new product launches is mostly scalable
Gradual continued R&D investment
Investment in brand development
Operating income range approximating 7-10% (versus 2% in 2011) *
* Excludes opptys / changes in licensing royalty stream
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Although we are not yet positioned to identify precise timeframes for achievement
of our objectives, we believe that with continued execution of our strategy we can
deliver long term financial performance in-line with top performing peers


Levers to Generate Growth and Increased Profitability
Unique
Multi-Channel
Business Model
Capabilities
Cost
Opportunities in
Supply Chain
Strongest Brands 
in the Industry
(Including #1)
Balance Sheet
Provides
Flexibility
for Growth
Re-invigorated New 
Product Development and
Diversification
Strong
Company
Culture
Overhead
Structure is Highly
Leverage-able
Very Efficient
Working Capital
Model
Significant
Licensing
Royalty
Stream
Low Market  
Share in Retail
Un-penetrated
International    
Markets
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Revenue 
Growth
Margin
Improvements
Operating
Expense
New Product Pipeline
(more, and more diverse)
Brand Leverage
Increased Retail Share
International
Increased Licensing
Supply Chain Efficiencies
Cost Improvements
Leveraging Overhead Structure
Marketing and Media Efficiency
Strong Company Culture
(continuous improvement)
Generating Long Term EPS Growth
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Deliver short term improvements while building for the future
Build in sustainable improvements
Exploit
our
competitive
advantages
in
brands,
product
quality
and
innovation,
marketing
expertise,
and
customer
loyalty
Diagnose, plan, deploy, and course correct when necessary
Create culture of optimization and search out opportunities
Tight controls on operating expense and working capital
Themes of Execution
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These underlying themes of execution will enable us to
advance our initiatives with pace


Summary
We have built a strong foundation for execution of our strategies to achieve
the ideal state and to realize the potential in the business
Management team is focused on key strategies and initiatives to deliver the
mid-term financial objectives
Additional
underpinnings
to
support
our
longer
term
strategy
for
growth
are
being implemented in 2012 / 2013
Product development and diversification
Brand development and penetration, including licensing
Cost structure and operational capabilities
Organizational Excellence
Always mindful of return to shareholders via EPS growth and capital
allocation
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The potential is there, the plan is clear, the trajectory is good


Summary –
Long Term EPS Growth Potential
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Strong EPS growth / year
Operating Expense Leverage 1-3 pts lower
Gross Margin Improvement 3-4  pts higher
Revenue Growth –
Sustaining 9-10% / year
Operating Income @ 7-10% and increasing at double digit pace
+
Cash generation
We are focused on delivering value to our shareholders through sustained EPS
growth.  By executing our strategies, we expect to deliver strong EPS growth
over the long term.


Nautilus Business Profile
Historical Perspective
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Nautilus Cardio Product Lines
TreadClimber by Bowflex
Schwinn Fitness
Nautilus
CoreBody Reformer
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Nautilus Strength Product Lines
Bowflex / Nautilus
SelectTech Dumbbells
Bowflex Revolution and Rod Based
Home Gyms
Universal Strength Accessories
Bowflex BodyTower
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Direct to Consumer
Our direct to consumer business utilizes television and online advertising, in
addition to social media, to drive sales via our websites and call center
Consumer Reach -
Direct
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Consumer Reach –
Retail
Retail
Distributes products via multiple third-party retailers located in the US and
Canada, as well as through leading e-commerce sites such as Amazon.com
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Nautilus History
Revenues peaked at $ 680M* in 2006, however profitability was eroding, cash dwindling
and debt was rising
Economic downturn in 2008 / 2009 negatively affected consumer discretionary purchases
Commercial and Pearl Izumi businesses divested in 2008 / 2009 and largely eliminated
debt while shoring up the balance sheet
Restructured in 2009-2010 to focus on the consumer market
Direct to consumer via TV / Internet
Retail via both traditional store placement and leading e-commerce sites
*Includes income from discontinued and continuing operations
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1986
Founded as
Bowflex of
America
1993:
DRTV
marketing
begins
1999
Acquired
Nautilus Inc -
expansion
into
commercial
clubs
2001:
Acquired
Schwinn Fitness
and entered
retail market
2005:
Acquired
Pearl iZumi
with plans to
expand into
fitness apparel
market
2006:
Peak
revenues
as sales
exceed
$600M
2008
Sold Pearl
iZumi
business
2009
Divested
commercial
brands via sale
and licensing
agreements
2010
Restructured
to focus on
consumer
markets
2011:
Achieved
annual
profitability for
first time since
2006


Revenue and Income from both Discontinued and Continuing Operations
*2012 LTM results shown are for the last twelve month’s actual performance which includes July 2011 through June 2012
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Net Income Progress
($100)
($80)
($60)
($40)
($20)
$0
$20
$40
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012 LTM*
Net Revenue
Net Income / (Loss)
$631
$680
$569
$439
$264
$181
$181
$188
$23
$29
($56)
($91)
($53)
($23)
$1
$5
Revenue and Net Income
($ Millions)