FITNESS fanatics have been our focus over the past few days as we searched for Warrington’s best fitness or gym instructor.

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 Warrington 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 2024 competition in the Warrington Guardian 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 10 shortlisted nominees.

There are three ways to vote:

1. Search for the Best for Fitness shortlists post on our Warrington Guardian 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 Warrington Guardian (Thursday, June 20 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-conditions)

Voting officially opens today, Thursday, and closes at midnight on Sunday, June 23 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 10 BEST FOR FITNESS FINALISTS:

Tommy OConnor

Tommy O'Connor

Tommy O’Connor, Rock Steady Boxing Widnes and Warrington

We were inundated with nominations for Tommy O’Connor – “a selfless man who works so hard to keep Parkinsons survivors mobile and fit”.

One said: “They keep us steady and balanced and less of a strain on the NHS.

“They understand what we’re going through and are absolutely amazing.”

For more details go to rsbww.co.uk

Vicky Loftas PT

Vicky Loftas PT

Vicky Loftas, Fitmums, Warrington

One nomination for Vicky said: “Vicky offers support at so many different levels of ability.

“The groups are friendly and there are regular check-ins with constant encouragement.”

Another said: “I’ve been doing Vicky’s classes for the last couple of years and I love them.”

For more details go to facebook.com/fitmumswithvicky

Nicky Moore

Nicky Moore

Nicky Moore, JD Gym, Warrington

Regulars with Nicky say they’ve “never met anyone who can motivate and inspire like she does”.

One happy client said: “She’s an absolute inspiration and the best there is, without doubt.”

For more details go to facebook.com/nicky.moore.52

Daz and Gemma at Warrior Muay Thai

Daz and Gemma at Warrior Muay Thai

Warrior Muay Thai

One nomination said: “Daz and Gemma are excellent and cater for all levels of fitness.

“Myself and my granddaughter attend and can’t praise them enough.””

For more details go to facebook.com/profile.php?id=100037033278179

Clare Mannion

Clare Mannion

Clare Mannion at She Is Strong Fitness

A fitness fanatic said: “Clare has created the most special community for women to be together, fitter and healthier.

“She ensure her offerings are inclusive for all ages and abilities and that’s not to mention the charity work that she’s done over the years.

“She’s simply the best.”

For more details go to facebook.com/siswomenswellness

Emma Allen

Emma Allen

Emma Allen

A happy client of Emma’s said: “Hands down she should definitely win.

“I’ve never seen an instructor get involved that much to energise the whole class.

“Absolutely brilliant.”

For more details go to facebook.com/EmZiePie

Rebecca Warburton

Rebecca Warburton

Rebecca Warburton at Ryfields Gym

One nomination said: “Rebecca works so hard to put on all the classes and makes us sweat every time.

“Always cracking workouts!”

For more details go to facebook.com/RyfieldGym

Judy Lancaster

Judy Lancaster

Judy Lancaster

A workout lover said: “It’s definitely Judy Lancaster for the variety of classes she does and all the effort she puts into them too.

“She is absolutely amazing.”

For more details go to facebook.com/pilateswarrington.co.uk

 
Amanda Chambers

Amanda Chambers

Amanda Chambers

Amanda sees results week after week with her clients.

They say she is “hands down the best” in Warrington.

For more details go to facebook.com/profile.php?id=710160199