Ten top instructors where clients achieve their fitness goals

This year's theme is 'Your health is your life' on the UK's most active day of the year with hundreds of people across Wirral being inspired to try something new or continue on their fitness journey.

Today, Wednesday, is aimed at encouraging people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds to recognise and celebrate the life-long physical and mental benefits of being active.

With the support of Movember and Endurance Zone, National Fitness Day will support people taking their first step on their health journey.

Earlier this year, we searched for Wirral's best fitness of gym instructor.

We wanted to celebrate yoga and pilates instructors, body pump and spin teachers and personal trainers and we put together a top ten.

Matt Colligan at MCT Fitness was the runaway winner beating off some tough competition.

Here are the shortlisted top ten - will you book a class or workout session on National Fitness Day?

OUR TOP TEN BEST FOR FITNESS FINALISTS:

Mark James

Mark James, Better Body Fitness and Nutrition

Mark’s sessions are “fun and dynamic no matter your fitness level, shape or size”.

One nomination said: “There is no judgement and his sessions are always friendly and full of encouragement.”

Another said: “I would have been lost without Mark’s positivity and support when recovery from knee surgery didn’t go to plan.”

For more details go to facebook.com/betterbodywirral

Jonny Priest

Jonny Priest, Fitness Wirral Group

One nomination said: "I'd like to nominate Jonny from Wirral Fitness Group.

"Made an old unfit lady like myself believe I can get fit and lose weight all while having fun!"

There's always a "friendly and supportive atmosphere which makes it easier to stay motivated" and there is a wide range of classes to fit all tastes, preferences and abilities.

For more details go to fitnesswirralgroup.co.uk

Stephen Bonner

Stephen Bonner, Pure Gym Bidston Moss

According to his satisfied clients, Stephen is “the best personal trainer in Wirral” so he was a must for our shortlist.

Nominations said he is “dedicated, knowledgeable and encouraging” and “he changed the way people think about exercise, food and nutrition”.

For more details go to facebook.com/people/Stephen-Bonner-Personal-Trainer/100049617385354

Claire Pearce

Claire Pearce Roberts CP Dance Fitness

We were inundated with nominations for Claire and her fitness classes which take place in Bromborough, Neston and Hoylake.

One recommendation said: “She caters for all abilities and encourages everyone to get involved.”

She does Zumba, Clubbercise and Broadway Boogie as well as Stretch, adult dance and hula hoop classes.

For more details go to facebook.com/Claireobelle

Victoria Crowden

Victoria Crowden, Revive Spin and Stretch

Clients who do Victoria’s classes say she has “created a wonderful, nurturing environment where nobody feels excluded or unwelcome”.

They added: “Everyone is challenged and works hard every time.”

Another said: “Vicky has transformed my diet and fitness and every session is great fun!”

For more details go to instagram.com/spinandstretch

Julia Baxter

Julia Baxter, Birkenhead

One happy fitness fanatic said Julia is an “Amazonian goddess and personal trainer extraordinaire” – high praise indeed!

Another regular said: “Julia brings happiness and positivity to everyone she meets and the lessons are always fun as well as being tailored for each level of fitness and ability.”

For more details go to facebook.com/JuliaBaxterFitnessPersonalTrainer

Kate and Ste Allan

Kate and Ste Allan, JD Gym Bromborough

There were several joint nominations for this couple referring to them as Mr and Mrs Spin!

One happy client said: “They’re a dynamic duo and they’re the best of the best.”

Another said: “The best spin instructors out there and every class is a challenge – I love it!

For more details go to facebook.com/JDGymsBromborough

Hayley Ryder

Hayley Ryder, HR Elite

Hayley is “without doubt” the best in Wirral and “goes above and beyond for all her clients”.

She does online classes as well as face to face ones and personal training sessions.

One nomination said: “She has created a fitness family who support one another through their fitness journey.”

For more details go to facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063615399143

Matthew Coligan

Matthew Colligan, MCT Fitness

Matthew has a range of different classes to suit all abilities and interests with one happy client saying “the trail running is a fab group”.

They added: “He really motivates me and pushes me to keep going every week.”

Another said he had “totally transformed my fitness journey”.

For more details go to facebook.com/MCTWirral

Angie Taylor

Angie Taylor, Fit For All Boot Camp

One recommendation said: “Angie is fantastic at helping women of all abilities to gain confidence and get fit and healthy.”

Another nomination said: “She inspires the group to strive to do their best and pushes you to achieve this.

“It’s like meeting up with friends each morning.”

For more details go to facebook.com/fit4allbebington