Healthy competition to become Mid Cheshire’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 Mid Cheshire 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 Northwich and Winsford Guardian and Knutsford 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 ten shortlisted nominees.

There are three ways to vote:

1. Search for the Best for Fitness shortlists post on our Northwich, Winsford and Middlewich, and Knutsford Facebook and 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 Northwich and Winsford Guardian or Knutsford Guardian (Thursday, June 1 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 TEN BEST FOR FITNESS FINALISTS:

Hayley Robinson

Hayley Robinson, Pure Gym Northwich

We were inundated with nominations for this personal trainer with her “dedication to her clients second to none”.

One determined client has been helped by Hayley for nine years and has completed two ultra marathons!

One nomination said: “Hayley is always at the top of her game.”

For more details go to facebook.com/hayley.robinson.969

Sharon Power

Sharon Power, Power Fitness, Northwich

Sharon won Best for Fitness 2022 – can she take this year’s title and win back-to-back awards?

Her clients say she is “an inspiration for older women and makes exercising fun and enjoyable” and “she’s always enthusiastic”.

One nomination said “we would be truly lost without her” and another said she has “fun and friendly classes for all ages and abilities”.

For more details go to facebook.com/powerfitnessnorthwich

Jenny Owen

Jenny Owen, Brookstreet Centre, Knutsford

One happy client said: “She provides a huge variety of classes and always gives me advice when my dodgy hips are playing up!”

Another said: “A fabulous venue that has been transformed from eyesore into a warm and welcoming place to workout.”

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

Simon Daniels

Simon Daniels, Winsford

Simon is a personal trainer who comes highly recommended by his clients.

One recommendation said: “He understands what I need and explains everything like no personal trainer I’ve ever had.”

For more details go to facebook.com/simon.daniels.5855

Jodie Frzaer (Image: Eddie Whitehead)

Jodie Frazer, The Strong Girl Collective

According to the fitness fanatics who see Jodie, “she has transformed my life” and “I find her classes upbeat, motivating and fun”.

Another nomination said: “She is all about empowering women and making us feel amazing.”

For more details go to facebook.com/jodiefrazercoaching

Donna Burston

Donna Burston, D13 Fitness, Winsford

One client said “without doubt it’s Donna Burston” when we asked who was the best fitness instructor in Mid Cheshire.

They added: “Her zest for life is something that shows in her classes.

“She empowers people to feel confident while exercising.”

For more details go to facebook.com/D13Fitness

Lianne Milner

Lianne Milner, Northwich

Personal trainer Lianne is “the best by far” with tailored classes to each client.

One nomination said: “She is caring, knowledgeable, firm but flexible and her sessions are exercise fused with therapy.”

For more details go to facebook.com/LiannemilnerPersonalTraining

Fit For Life Mums

Karen Rogers, Jo Walker and Sarah Knight at Fit For Life Mums, Hartford and Knutsford

This is a triple nomination for three inspirational ladies who run Fit For Life Mums.

One nomination said: “Karen, Sarah and Jo are all fantastic coaches and the sessions are varied each time.

“They provide advice on nutrition, exercise, mindset and menopause.

“The best thing I ever did was join this lovely, friendly group.”

For more details go to facebook.com/FitForLifeMumsHartford

David James Marshall

David James Marshall, Knutsford

This leading military fitness expert tailors each session so that individuals with different abilities and ages can train together and have fun “whatever the weather”.

One happy client said: “David James Marshall definitely gets my vote.

“This is the only fitness regime I’ve ever been able to stick to.”

For more details go to facebook.com/david.j.marshall.58

Joanne Holloway

Joanne Holloway, Winsford

Joanne’s Zumba, aqua and soon-to-be soulsa classes get the thumbs for anyone looking for a fun workout.

One nomination said: “Jo comes alive when she’s teaching and the buzz she gets is passed onto everyone in the class.

“There’s never a dull moment at one of Jo’s classes!”

For more details go to facebook.com/joanne.mason.31