Lancashire Telegraph readers have been nominating their favourite gym for our contest, and we can now reveal the top 10 shortlist.
Nominations have been flying in from readers, who were eager to shine a spotlight on their favourite hotspots for our Best Gym competition.
Serving as a celebration of East Lancashire’s thriving fitness scene, the competition showcases the dedication and passion of local gym owners.
Last year, Tyson’s Fitness Factory, in Accrington, took the crown thanks to its unique boxing facilities, with owner Ashrid Iqbal seeing his business as a way of giving back to the community.
Speaking after the victory, Ashrid said: “I can’t believe it. I am welling up as I really didn’t think I would win. I am really over the moon.
“I think staff are going to be really happy when I tell them the good news.
“I want to thank everyone for their support and for voting for me – I feel like I have achieved my goal.
“I haven’t won many things in my life, so this is on another level for me.”
Tyson’s are back this year. Will they be able to defend their crown, or will one of the following establishments be able to top them?
The Lancashire Telegraph Best Gym 2026 Top 10
- Absolute Fitness Clitheroe – Lincoln Way, Clitheroe
- Better Bodies Blackburn Gym -Bennington Street, Blackburn
- Body Tech Blackburn – Peel Leisure and Retail Park, Blackburn
- Central Fitness 24/7 – Blackburn Road, Accrington
- CrossFit DeltaFox – Duchess Street, Darwen
- CrossTraining Clitheroe – Primrose Road, Clitheroe
- Shell’s Fitness – Harle Syke, Burnley
- Team Jade Personal Training, Burnley Road, Colne
- The Fitmill Blackburn – Roe Lee Business Park, Blackburn
- Tyson’s Fitness Factory, Victoria Street, Accrington
The competition is open to businesses based in Blackburn with Darwen, Hyndburn, Pendle, Burnley, Rossendale and the Ribble Valley boroughs.
Over the coming days, readers will be able to vote for their favourite gyms by picking up a paper copy of the Lancashire Telegraph.
We will feature each of the finalists until voting closes on Sunday, January 31, with readers needing to pick up a paper copy of the Lancashire Telegraph and complete the voting slip.
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