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.
9. Men's Hub, Preston Technology Centre, Marsh Lane
This gym just for men rates as 4.9 out of 5 on Google. One person said: "Great coaches and very helpful to newbies like me. Feel 100 per cent fitter and more confident." Photo: Google
10. EveryBody Fit Gym, Derby House, Lytham Road
This gym at the rear of Derby House gets full marks on Google Reviews - five stars out of five. The latest review says: "Fantastic gym with great instructors and classes. Great group of members make everyone welcome." Photo: Google
11. Kaos Strength Gym, Oxheys Industrial Estate, Greenbank Street
Owned by Worlds Strongest Woman 2018 Rhianon Lovelace and two-times Wales Strongest Man Luke Davies, this gym gets a score of 4.6 out of 5 on Google. The latest review says: "Great gym with all the equipment and knowledge you'd ever need for strongman. Great people happy to help and put on a great well organised comp. Good parking too!" Photo: Google