Anytime Fitness, Southport

Alright, so you're thinking of joining a gym in town? Anytime Fitness on Lord Street is a solid shout. Plenty of my mates go there. It’s got a 4.6 star rating on Google from over a hundred reviews, so people seem pretty happy with it. It's not the cheapest option in Southport, but it's clean and has all the equipment you'd expect.

The big plus with Anytime Fitness is right there in the name: it's open 24/7. Seriously, all day, every day. So if you're a shift worker or just fancy a workout at 3am, you're sorted. They've got the usual weights, cardio machines, and some classes too. Give them a ring on 01704 324247 if you want to know what the class schedule is like this week.

It’s right in the middle of Lord Street, which is handy for popping in before or after doing some shopping. Only downside is that parking can be a bit of a pain around there, especially on weekends. You might need to use one of the pay-and-display car parks a bit further out.

If you're thinking of signing up, it's worth checking out their website first (anytimefitness.co.uk) to see if they have any deals on.