FITNESS is a way of life for many people with so many sports, activities and classes available to keep our energy levels up and our minds and bodies healthy.
With Zumba classes, HIIT sessions and kick boxing as well as yoga, pilates and spin on offer, fitness fanatics are spoilt for choice.
But which of the area’s top gyms provides the best service?
Where do you go for a workout?
Since we launched our Best of 2022 competition in April, we've found the best places that the area has to offer in 15 different categories.
We’ve celebrated the area’s best hair, nails and beauty providers as well as the best pub and beer garden, fitness instructor, independent shop and place for children with awards for pies, fish and chips, breakfast, afternoon tea, pizza, roast dinner and burger also being handed out.
Next up we wanted to find the area’s best gym.
After reading all your nominations, we’ve shortlisted the top six, who will battle it out to be named Best Gym 2022.
Now we need your help to choose an overall winner from our shortlist.
Don’t forget to pick up a copy of this week’s Knutsford Guardian as the coupons inside count for five votes!
There are three ways to vote:
1. Search for the Best Of post on our Northwich Guardian, Knutsford Guardian or Winsford and Middlewich Guardian Facebook pages and comment under the post with the name of your winner = 1 vote
2. Name your favourite in the comments section on this article via our website = 2 votes
3. Purchase a copy of this week’s Northwich Guardian, Knutsford Guardian or Winsford and Middlewich Guardian (August 18 edition) and fill in the entry form = 5 votes
(*NB For newspaper entries, email a screenshot of the completed entry form to northwich@guardiangrp.co.uk – please note that only original copies will be accepted. More than one entry can be submitted per person but you will be asked to provide your own unique reference code for each entry to avoid duplication eg if your name is Smith you may wish to write Smith123 or HS21! as your code. You will need to provide a different code for each entry submitted. For full terms and conditions go to Newsquest.co.uk/terms)
Voting officially opens today, Thursday, and closes at midnight on Monday, August 22 and we will be announcing the winner next week.
Keep an eye out for our next Best Of appeal on our social media pages on Friday.
OUR SIX BEST GYMS SHORTLIST:
Namix Performance Centre, Denton Drive, Northwich
This centre combines bespoke gym space with excellent injury assessment, treatment and sports massage, helping people stay injury-free.
One nomination said: “They have superb staff and owners who are always there to help and support us with our fitness routines.
“It’s fantastic service and a brilliant atmosphere.”
For more details go to facebook.com/NamixPerformance
Dave’s Gym, Station Road, Northwich
This family-run gym was founded in 1973 by owner Dave Mather in two rooms behind a youth club in Winnington.
Many of those early friendships still survive today with new ones created in the gym each day.
One nomination said: “This gym has stood the test of time against many of the large corporate gyms in the area.
“Generation after generation continue to train there, which says it all really.”
For more details go to facebook.com/DavesGymNorthwich
Pure Gym Northwich, Leicester Street
This gym has welcomed lots of new members over the summer and its staff are keen to see them achieve their goals.
With classes and training sessions at all times of the day and night, there promises to be something to suit everyone’s fitness levels.
They even help with healthy eating goals and diet plans.
For more details go to facebook.com/puregymnorthwichcw9
Brio Leisure, Northwich Memorial Court, Chester Way
This is a gym, leisure and entertainment centre all in one.
The gym and fitness class programmes are varied so workouts stay fresh and interesting.
For more details go to facebook.com/NorthwichMC
Funk Fitness, John Street, Winsford
One review on their Facebook page: “This is a brilliant place to train.
“The knowledge of the staff is second to none.”
Another called it a “diamond of a place” that has “all you need in one location”.
For more details go to facebook.com/funkfitnessuk
Anytime Fitness, Canute Way, Knutsford
Staff at this venue are professionally trained to help you on your fitness journey, no matter how much support you need.
With 155 clubs in the UK, the gym is always open 24/7 “offering a welcoming club and supportive member community”.
For more details go to anytimefitness.co.uk/gyms/UK-0137/knutsford-england-wa16-6bq
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