A new study by Mirafit.co.uk gathered data on searches for personal trainers and fitness trainers in each UK city and then compared the results against each place’s population to discover which one is most interested in finding a personal trainer.
Preston came in eighth with a population of 147,617 and 890.82 searches for personal training per 100,000 residents.
Chester comes at the top of the list with 1,140 average searches per 100,000 people each month.
The most popular terms are “personal trainer near me” and “online personal trainer”.
Preston has the highest number of pools relative to its population, with eight pools per 100,000 residents. It also has 42 gyms per 100,000 people, the sixth-highest of any city.
With this in mind, we have taken a look at some of the gyms across Preston and have listed some of the top-rated places, according to Google Reviews.
5. Pure Gym, North Road Retail Park
Pure Gym rates as 4.3 out of 5 on Google Reviews. One customer said: "Absolutely love it here great place and I'm a first time person going to any gym the staff are so helpful and friendly and professional would recommend to any first time gym phobic people." Photo: Google
6. Smart Fit, Campbell Street
This gym gets 4.8 out of 5 on Google Reviews. One customer said: "Great gym, plenty of equipment, plenty of classes, friendly staff and members." Photo: Google
7. Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre, Leighton Street
This facility is part of UCLan and offers free membership to all students based at the Preston Campus. It rates as 4.6 out of 5 on Google. One reviewer said: "Pretty amazing gym and other sports facilities. Always warm inside and equipments and machines are amazing too. The cardio room rocks with dark and low bass music." Photo: Google
8. Unit 4 CrossFit Preston, North Road
CrossFit Preston gets 5 out of 5 on its Google Review score. The most recent reviewer said: "The best gym in Preston. Patrick and Jordan run the gym so well. Love being able to go and not think with everything being programmed for you. They’ve made an amazing community and I started seeing progress again after a year of no progress after 3 years of training." Photo: Google