Fit Club York named best in the city by Press readers

Fit Club York in Redeness Street has won the title of best gym in the city, nominated by readers of The Press.

Founder and head coach Chris Hill said: “When I told the staff they were over the moon.

“It sums up everything we’re about and I think it speaks for the strength of what we’ve built.

“The staff feel very proud and it proves that members wanted us to win.”

Chris said he’d kept the result quiet from the community of members at the gym and was looking forward to the extra buzz around the place and in its WhatsApp groups.

He added: “I think everyone will be really chuffed.

“They all know how much it means to me and there was a lot of tough competition in the shortlist.

Chris Hill, founder and head coach of Fit Club York (Image: Supplied)

“In terms of numbers, our membership of 200 is quite small in comparison with some of the others who readers nominated in their top ten, so thanks to every single one of them who went out and posted their votes off for us.”

The founder said “support, community and results” are Fit Club’s three pillars.

He added: “We guarantee results, the support comes from what we give, and the community element comes through a calendar of social events and meet-ups.

“We have things like Padel social nights, pizza nights, hike and bike events on Sundays – people bring their partners and their dogs and we always have a lunch together.

“We have a birthday celebration four years in May and normally throw a bit of a bash – with the news of this result it will be an extra special one this year.

“We have created this community to stand us apart, and put them at the heart of everything, so to have this recognition is incredible.”

Chris Hill saluted coaching team at Fit Club, who include “right-hand man” Rhys Derbyshire, Bex Davison and Kaine Barefoot.