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 St Helens’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 St Helens 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 St Helens’ best gym.

After reading all your nominations, we’ve shortlisted the top six, 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 St Helens Star as the coupons inside count for five votes!

There are three ways to vote:

1. Search for the Best Gym post on our St Helens Star 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 St Helens Star (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@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 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 SIX BEST GYMS SHORTLIST:

Axe & Hammer

Axe & Hammer

Axe & Hammer, St Helens

This was last year’s winner of our Best Gym competition – can they make it two in a row?

Gymgoers love how they’re encouraged to engage with equipment that will maximise potential and help you achieve your individual goals.

For more details go to facebook.com/axeandhammerfitness

DNA FItness Revolution

DNA FItness Revolution

DNA Fitness Revolution, Rainhill

One nomination said: “DNA is an amazing place to get fit and healthy with a bunch of people who feel like family.

“They’re the best trainers who help you achieve your goals – incredible!”

For more details go to facebook.com/DNAfitnessrevolution

Evolution Fitness XL

Evolution Fitness XL

Evolution Fitness XL, St Helens

One fitness fanatic said: “This is the most innovative gym that supports the people of St Helens.

“It’s the best gym by a country mile, not just for its equipment but for its family feel environment.”

For more details go to facebook.com/EvolutionFitnessxl

Ruskin FItness Club

Ruskin FItness Club

Ruskin Fitness Club, St Helens

There are “amazing facilities and excellent staff” as well as “ a good range of classes” at Ruskin Fitness Club.

One fan said: “It’s state-of-the-art and highly professional.”

For more details go to facebook.com/ruskinfitnessclub

Fitness 500 St Helens

Fitness 500 St Helens

Fitness 500 St Helens

At Fitness 500 they believe that fitness should be accessible, enjoyable and inclusive for everyone.

Their gym is a place where you can work up a sweat, challenge yourself and make new friends with an extensive range of cardio machines, a range of weightlifting equipment from machines to free weights, dumbbells and kettle bells and a women’s only area completely closed off from the main gym floor.

For more details go to facebook.com/Fitness.500.St.Helens

Heart and Sole Ladies Fitness and Personal Training

Heart and Sole Ladies Fitness and Personal Training

Heart and Sole Ladies Fitness and Personal Training, St Helens

A ladies only fitness studio where women love to encourage each other on their fitness journeys.

One review on their Facebook page said: “There’s no judgement whatsoever – it’s been the biggest support for me both mentally and physically.”

For more details go to facebook.com/HeartandSolePT