Healthy competition to become Wirral’s Best for Fitness 2023

Whether it’s yoga or pilates, body pump or spin, Zumba or Clubbercise, there is something for everyone when it comes to fitness.

But which fitness or gym instructor in Wirral is the best?

Who has what it takes to keep you going back to the gym or the same fitness class every week?

Nominations have been flooding in as we asked you to tell us whose classes or sessions you think are the best and it’s now time to reveal our shortlist.

After launching our new Best of 2023 competition in the Wirral Globe in April, we wanted to know who you think is the area’s best gym or fitness instructor.

Now we need your help to choose the winner from our ten shortlisted nominees.

There are three ways to vote:

1. Search for the Best for Fitness shortlists post on our Wirral Globe Facebook or Twitter 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 Wirral Globe (Wednesday, May 31 edition) and fill in the entry form = 5 votes

(*NB For newspaper entries, email a screenshot of the completed entry form to heidi.summerfield@newsquest.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, June 5 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 TOP TEN BEST FOR FITNESS FINALISTS:

Mark James

Mark James, Better Body Fitness and Nutrition

Mark’s sessions are “fun and dynamic no matter your fitness level, shape or size”.

One nomination said: “There is no judgement and his sessions are always friendly and full of encouragement.”

Another said: “I would have been lost without Mark’s positivity and support when recovery from knee surgery didn’t go to plan.”

For more details go to facebook.com/betterbodywirral

Jonny Priest

Jonny Priest, Fitness Wirral Group

One nomination said: "I'd like to nominate Jonny from Wirral Fitness Group.

"Made an old unfit lady like myself believe I can get fit and lose weight all while having fun!"

There's always a "friendly and supportive atmosphere which makes it easier to stay motivated" and there is a wide range of classes to fit all tastes, preferences and abilities.

For more details go to fitnesswirralgroup.co.uk

Stephen Bonner

Stephen Bonner, Pure Gym Bidston Moss

According to his satisfied clients, Stephen is “the best personal trainer in Wirral” so he was a must for our shortlist.

Nominations said he is “dedicated, knowledgeable and encouraging” and “he changed the way people think about exercise, food and nutrition”.

For more details go to facebook.com/people/Stephen-Bonner-Personal-Trainer/100049617385354

Claire Pearce

Claire Pearce Roberts CP Dance Fitness

We were inundated with nominations for Claire and her fitness classes which take place in Bromborough, Neston and Hoylake.

One recommendation said: “She caters for all abilities and encourages everyone to get involved.”

She does Zumba, Clubbercise and Broadway Boogie as well as Stretch, adult dance and hula hoop classes.

For more details go to facebook.com/Claireobelle

Victoria Crowden

Victoria Crowden, Revive Spin and Stretch

Clients who do Victoria’s classes say she has “created a wonderful, nurturing environment where nobody feels excluded or unwelcome”.

They added: “Everyone is challenged and works hard every time.”

Another said: “Vicky has transformed my diet and fitness and every session is great fun!”

For more details go to instagram.com/spinandstretch

Julia Baxter

Julia Baxter, Birkenhead

One happy fitness fanatic said Julia is an “Amazonian goddess and personal trainer extraordinaire” – high praise indeed!

Another regular said: “Julia brings happiness and positivity to everyone she meets and the lessons are always fun as well as being tailored for each level of fitness and ability.”

For more details go to facebook.com/JuliaBaxterFitnessPersonalTrainer

Kate and Ste Allan

Kate and Ste Allan, JD Gym Bromborough

There were several joint nominations for this couple referring to them as Mr and Mrs Spin!

One happy client said: “They’re a dynamic duo and they’re the best of the best.”

Another said: “The best spin instructors out there and every class is a challenge – I love it!

For more details go to facebook.com/JDGymsBromborough

Hayley Ryder

Hayley Ryder, HR Elite

Hayley is “without doubt” the best in Wirral and “goes above and beyond for all her clients”.

She does online classes as well as face to face ones and personal training sessions.

One nomination said: “She has created a fitness family who support one another through their fitness journey.”

For more details go to facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063615399143

Matthew Coligan

Matthew Colligan, MCT Fitness

Matthew has a range of different classes to suit all abilities and interests with one happy client saying “the trail running is a fab group”.

They added: “He really motivates me and pushes me to keep going every week.”

Another said he had “totally transformed my fitness journey”.

For more details go to facebook.com/MCTWirral

Angie Taylor

Angie Taylor, Fit For All Boot Camp

One recommendation said: “Angie is fantastic at helping women of all abilities to gain confidence and get fit and healthy.”

Another nomination said: “She inspires the group to strive to do their best and pushes you to achieve this.

“It’s like meeting up with friends each morning.”

For more details go to facebook.com/fit4allbebington