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 Wirral’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 Wirral 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 Wirral’s best gym.

After reading all your nominations, we’ve shortlisted the top 7, 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 Wirral Globe as the coupons inside count for five votes!

There are three ways to vote:

1. Search for the Best Gym post on our Wirral Globe 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 Wirral Globe (August 28 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 SEVEN BEST GYMS SHORTLIST:

Dream Body Health Fitness & Nutrition

Dream Body Health Fitness & Nutrition

Dream Body Health and Fitness & Nutrition, Wallasey

One nomination said: “It has to be Dream Body Health Fitness & Nutrition.

“One hundred per cent the best gym.”

Another regular said: “It’s the best place to go for a workout”.

For more details go to facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063542740654

Gravity Health and Fitness Club No 1

Gravity Health and Fitness Club No 1

Gravity Health and Fitness Club No 1, Ford Road, Upton

One happy gym goer said: “The best and friendliest gym around.

“Great coaches who can help with anything you need.”

Another said: “The best gym by far – I only train with the best.”

For more details go to facebook.com/gravityhealthclub

Bare Rooms

Bare Rooms

Bare Rooms, Birkenhead

One nomination said: “Bare Rooms is amazing.

“Private workout rooms and recreation rooms.

“The owners are so helpful and I wouldn't go anywhere else now.”

For more details go to facebook.com/Barerooms

Girl Code Gym

Girl Code Gym

Girl Code Gym, Cashel Road, Birkenhead

Owned by women for women, this venue has more than 40 classes each week with no contracts.

One review on their Facebook page said: “When I first joined the gym, I was nervous but the instructors are there to guide you and make you feel welcome.

“I get excited now before every class and love the atmosphere and progress I’m making.

“Can’t recommend this gym enough.”

For more details go to facebook.com/girlcodefitness

EmpoweredFIt Wirral

EmpoweredFIt Wirral

EmpoweredFit Wirral, Arrowe Commercial Park, Upton

Gymgoers love the instructors’ motivation and find themselves developing their own passion for fitness.

After a few sessions at this popular place, regulars wouldn’t train anywhere else.

For more details go to facebook.com/EmpoweredFitGym

Arnoulds Gym

Arnoulds Gym

Arnould’s Gym, Peninsula Business Park, Moreton

One review on their Facebook page said: “The best gym on the Wirral! Staff are incredible and have quickly become a huge support network for me. The gym and staff supported me through my first bodybuilding prep and continue to offer guidance and support.

For more details go to facebook.com/ArnouldsGym

CrossFit Sempiternal

CrossFit Sempiternal

Crossfit Sempiternal, Valley Road Business Park, Wallasey

They pride themselves on the standard of their coaching and the community they’ve built. Staff say: “You’ll never be just a number at Semp.

“Want to train in a private environment with a coach on hand for any worries you may have?

“Semp’s your place.”

For more details go to facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063481272788