Best of 2023: Wirral’s top 12 gyms as chosen by you

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 Wirral’s top gyms provides the best service?

Where do you go for a workout?

In our Best of 2023 campaign, we’ve given out 14 awards so far in Wirral for hair, nails, beauty, fitness, tattoos and breakfast, pies, roast dinner, pizza, fish and chips, dessert and cocktails as well pets and independent shop or business.

Next up we wanted to find Wirral’s best gym.

After reading all your nominations, we’ve shortlisted the top 12, who will battle it out to be named Best Gym 2023.

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 Wirral Globe as the coupons inside count for five votes!

There are three ways to vote:

1. Search for the Best Gym 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 (August 3 edition) and fill in the entry form = 5 votes

(*NB For newspaper entries, email a screenshot of the completed entry form to heidi.summerfield@newsuqest.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 different entry submitted. For full terms and conditions go to Newsquest.co.uk/terms-conditions).

Voting officially opens today, Thursday, and closes at midnight on Monday, August 7.

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 12 BEST GYMS SHORTLIST:

Bare Rooms

Bare Rooms, Birkenhead

One nomination said: “Individual rooms for working out, which takes away the anxiety of exercising in front of others.

“Caring, compassionate, encouraging and friendly and they recently won Start Up business award for fitness.”

For more details go to facebook.com/Barerooms

Empowered Fitness

EmpoweredFit Wirral, Upton

One happy gymgoer said: “I had not been to a gym since I was a teenager.

“EmpoweredFit spurred me on to continue training and I found myself developing a real passion for fitness.

“I looked forward to every session, I got to know the staff and I can honestly say I wouldn't train anywhere else.”

For more details go to facebook.com/EmpoweredFitGym

Fitness Wirral Group

Fitness Wirral Group, Birkenhead

According to fitness fanatics, Fitness Wirral Group is the best gym they’ve ever been to with “great classes” and “warm, welcoming and supportive staff”.

One customer said: “We’re a little fitness community – there’s always someone on hand to help if you’re unsure about using the gym and the range of classes is amazing.”

For more details go to fitnesswirralgroup.co.uk

Girl Code Gym

Girl Code Gym, Birkenhead

Owned by women for women, this venue has more than 40 classes each week with no contracts.

One regular said they started going to Girl Code four months ago after failing at bigger chain gyms.

They said: “I’ve never felt more confident and comfortable in the gym before.”

For more details go to facebook.com/girlcodefitness

Gravity Health and Fitness Club No1

Gravity Health and Fitness Club No 1, Upton

One nomination said: “The support they give their members is simply amazing and the classes are so much fun.

“It’s so much more than a gym – it’s a support mechanism for all its members.”

For more details go to facebook.com/gravityhealthclub

Dream Body Health Fitness & Nutrition

Dream Body Health and Fitness & Nutrition, Wallasey

Happy gymgoers say there is “no doubt, this is the best gym ever” and “it’s the best place to go for a workout”.

They like the amazing staff and support.

For more details go to facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063542740654

Arnould's Gym

Arnould’s Gym, Moreton

An independent family-run gym covering all aspects of training and fitness.

Hardened fans of Arnould’s Gym say this is 100 per cent the best gym because it has the “best atmosphere and the best staff”.

For more details go to facebook.com/ArnouldsGym

The Unit Strength & Conditioning Limited

The Unit Strength & Conditioning, Birkenhead

One review on their Facebook page said: “For someone who was super nervous to go to a gym, never mind go alone, I felt super welcomed and like I had always been there.

“The team is so supportive and encouraging and I’m so glad I took the step to go.”

For more details go to facebook.com/theunitwirral

BodyTech Fitness

BodyTech Fitness, Moreton

BodyTech provides a community and experience like no other club, taking pride in the relationships they build.

It’s open 24 hours a day and seven days a week – even on Christmas Day – with more than 120 workout stations!

For more details go to facebook.com/pages/Bodytech%20Fitness/536578253061786

MYGYM Birkenhead

MYGYM Birkenhead

One review on their Facebook page said: “This is an amazing gym – everyone is so friendly and the classes are brilliant.”

For more details go to facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090536296604

New Era Fitness and Performance - Wirral

New Era Fitness and Performance Wirral

One happy gym lover said: “This is more than a gym.

“New Era has changed my way of thinking and helped me get back to feeling myself after having my little girl.

“The support from other clients is amazing too - such a sense of community.”

For more details go to facebook.com/NEwirral

TGS Health & Fitness LTD

TGS Health & Fitness Ltd

One fitness fanatic said this is the best place to workout with lots of help and support as and when you need it.

Workout stations are varied and everyone has their own fitness journey.

For more details go to facebook.com/coachthomassheils