CONFIRMING STATEMENT

This Statement confirms that the undersigned, Scott R. Milford, has authorized
and designated David M. Kastin, Daniel Gallagher and Kieran Sikso to execute and
file on the undersigned's behalf all Forms 3, 4, and 5 (including any amendments
thereto) that the undersigned may be required to file with the U.S. Securities
and Exchange Commission as a result of the undersigned's ownership of or
transactions in securities of Town Sports International Holdings, Inc. The
authority of David M. Kastin, Daniel Gallagher and Kieran Sikso under this
Statement shall continue until the undersigned is no longer required to file
Forms 3, 4, and 5 with regard to his ownership of or transactions in securities
of Town Sports International Holdings, Inc., unless earlier revoked in writing.
The undersigned acknowledges that David M. Kastin, Daniel Gallagher and Kieran
Sikso are not assuming any of the undersigned's responsibilities to comply with
Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has caused this Confirming Statement to be
executed as of this 7th day of December, 2009


/s/
Scott Milford