Sweat, stretch and strengthen: top spots to work out in 2026

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Looking to make 2026 your year of fitness? From personal training and group workouts to yoga, Pilates, and outdoor fitness, the right environment can make all the difference. The Stray Ferret has rounded up the top spots in and around Yorkshire where expert coaching, supportive communities, and tailored programmes help you sweat, stretch, and strengthen – no matter your level or lifestyle.

Joe Kusinski Personal Training

If you’re looking for a place to train that blends expert coaching, a welcoming community, and real, lasting results, Joe Kusinski Personal Training stands out as one of the best.

Based in the Knaresborough and Wetherby area, Joe delivers one-to-one sessions, group training, and online coaching that specialises in helping people get fitter, stronger, and more athletic.

Joe is known for his friendly approach, holding his clients to a high standard, and his ability to make training simple, effective, and enjoyable regardless of their starting point. Whether your goal is fat loss, building strength, improving mobility, or mastering your first pull-up, Joe creates personalised programmes that fit your lifestyle and deliver clear progress every week.

Clients love the supportive environment, structured sessions, and challenges that keep them motivated year-round. If you want expert guidance, tailored sessions, and a coach who is committed to making your goals a reality, this is one of the best places to train in 2026.

Contact Joe via email at joseph@movementtheory.co.uk or via his website.

Fitness @ 41 Personal Training

Fitness @ 41 is run by Rachael Salmon, a personal trainer and gym instructor based at PureGym Knaresborough. Rachael offers both one-to-one training sessions and personalised online coaching tailored to each client’s needs.

As a busy, working mum of two, Rachael understands how challenging it can be to stay consistent. She designs sustainable fitness plans for women who want to burn fat, build muscle, and boost confidence – without disrupting their daily routines. For more experienced gym-goers, she creates structured, progressive programmes that fit around individual lifestyles and commitments.

Building an Instagram following, Rachael shares gym tips, workouts, nutrition advice, and motivational posts, often adding humour to topics such as menstrual and perimenopausal challenges that many women face. Her approachable personality and practical guidance have earned her some fantastic client reviews.

Whether you prefer in person training or online coaching through her dedicated app, Rachael provides continuous support and encouragement to help you achieve your goals.

If you’re ready to lose fat, gain strength, and stay motivated, get in touch with Rachael today.

Contact Rachael via phone 07840 396 859, or via email on rachael.salmon@hotmail.co.uk.

Eos Wellness – yoga, Pilates, and workshops with a holistic touch

At Eos Wellness in Harrogate, movement meets mindfulness. Specialising in small, tailored classes, the studio offers a bespoke approach to yoga and Pilates. Each session is designed to strengthen the body, enhance stability, and improve mobility, while nurturing the mind.

Founder and holistic therapist Sarah brings a deep understanding of the mind-body connection to every class. With a focus on the nervous system, sessions go beyond physical fitness, creating a sanctuary for calm, balance, and lasting wellbeing.

Classes are intentionally small to ensure individual attention and proper alignment, allowing clients to safely progress at their own pace. Whether you’re new to movement or refining your practice, Sarah provides a nurturing and welcoming space to reconnect with your body and mind.

Eos Wellness offers a wide variety of classes, from Power Yoga and Mobility & Stretch to Yin, Pre- and Post-natal Yoga, Pilates, and Slow Mindful Flows. No matter your goal, you’ll find the practice that suits your needs.

Alongside weekday, evening, and weekend classes, Sarah hosts monthly Yoga & Sound Bath events, wellness workshops, Holistic Hen Parties, and Bump-to-Baby Yoga Showers, offering unique opportunities to explore holistic wellbeing.

Discover how strength, stability, and serenity come together at Eos Wellness – a true haven for mindful living and holistic fitness.

Get in touch with Sarah via phone on 07815 750 019, email eoswellnesstreatments@gmail.com or visit her website.

The Ranch Gym

Tucked away in the Yorkshire countryside in North Rigton, The Ranch Gym – formerly Lauren Randall Fitness – is far more than a traditional gym. Forget fluorescent lights, rows of mirrors, and a sea of strangers. At The Ranch, you train amid the fields and fresh air, alongside a welcoming and supportive community.

The Ranch offers training for every fitness level. Members can join pay-as-you-go ‘Strength and Sweat’ classes, sign up for monthly memberships, or take a more personalised approach with 3:1 semi-private personal training.

Fitness at The Ranch goes beyond the gym walls. Monthly socials and adventure days across the UK and abroad give members the chance to challenge themselves, explore the outdoors, and build genuine friendships.

Lauren also supports clients looking to improve their relationship with food and body image. With a coaching style rooted in compassion – and a focus on how you feel, not how you look – she helps people move away from all-or-nothing dieting and towards a more sustainable way of eating, training, and living.

For a free week trial or for more information, get in touch with Lauren via email hello@theranchgym.co.uk or visit the website.

Jonny Knight - fat loss coach

After losing five stone himself, Jonny knows firsthand what it’s like to feel uncomfortable in your own clothes, wake up exhausted, and put yourself last because work, family, and life always come first. He understands the cycle of getting motivated, falling off track, and starting over – and that’s exactly why he now helps busy professionals and working parents do the same: regain energy, lose stubborn body fat, and rebuild confidence – without turning their routine upside down.

Jonny coaches in person at PureGym Knaresborough and PureGym Harrogate, and he also trains clients online, whether they prefer working out at home or at any other gym. No matter where you are, his guidance and support remain consistent.

His training style is built for real people with real responsibilities: efficient workouts that fit seamlessly into your day, flexible nutrition that works around family life, and accountability that keeps you on track without feeling overwhelming. Everything starts with understanding your lifestyle, so your plan feels doable—not demanding. Weekly check-ins and ongoing support ensure you always know what to do next.

In just 12 weeks, you’ll feel leaner, more energised, and genuinely proud of the progress you’ve made.

To see real client stories and free fitness tips, follow Jonny on Instagram.

Contact Jonny via phone on 07501 801 242, via email jonny2804@hotmail.com or check out his Instagram.