Which of these fitness venues is St Helens’ Best Gym 2024?

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 2024 campaign, we’ve given out 18 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 2024.

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 X (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 29 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 Sunday, September 1.

We will be announcing the winner next week.

Keep an eye out for our next Best of 2024 appeal on our social media pages on Friday.

OUR SIX BEST GYMS SHORTLIST:

Evolution Fitness XL

Evolution Fitness XL, Duncan Street, St Helens

One fitness fanatic said: “It’s the only gym that gives back to the community.

“This is more than a gym – it’s a sanctuary.

“It’s its own little community who all support each other.”

For more details go to facebook.com/EvolutionFitnessxl

Fitness 500

Fitness 500, Roundwood Drive, St Helens

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

The gym is a place where you can work up a sweat, challenge yourself and make new friends.

One nomination said: “It’s a great judgement-free gym and having an ex pro bodybuilder running the show helps too!”

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

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 review on their Facebook page said: “Best gym I've been to with great equipment.”

For more details go to facebook.com/ruskinfitnessclub

Peak Fitness

Peak Fitness, Fleet Lane, St Helens

One recommendation said: “There’s no other gym like it.

“I wouldn’t train anywhere else now.”

For more details go to facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064032161907

Award Health & Fitness

Award Health & Fitness, Merton Bank Road, St Helens

Ashley James Ward won Best for Fitness earlier this year – can he take the Best Gym title as well?

One nomination said: “Personalised approach helping all members reach their goals.”

For more details go to facebook.com/AWARDHANDF

Heart & Sole Ladies Fitness & 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: “Love the setup and the girls are amazing.

“Really look forward to it each week and I never thought I would enjoy working out so much!”

For more details go to facebook.com/HeartandSolePT