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Gymshark
StyleAthleisure / SportswearMinimalist / Contemporary
Known forGymwear / activewear
Gymshark is a direct-to-consumer gym and athleisure label founded in 2012 by Ben Francis and Lewis Morgan, now headquartered in Solihull, England. It sells seamless and sculpting leggings, sports bras, training shorts, oversized tees and hoodies across lines such as Vital Seamless, Adapt, Apex and Legacy, priced well below premium activewear. Growth comes from creator and athlete partnerships rather than traditional advertising, supported by pop-ups and permanent stores including its Regent Street, London flagship. Francis holds roughly 70%; General Atlantic has owned about 21% since its 2020 investment, and he is in talks to buy back part of that stake.
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How Gymshark fits
| Category | Runs | Shape | Length | Size advice | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoodies & sweatshirts | mixed | older crest/apex styles are fitted, while newer lifestyle and oversized hoodies are relaxed and drop-shouldered | regular to slightly cropped on oversized styles | Take your normal size in the oversized ranges and size up in the fitted training hoodies, especially for layering. | medium |
| Trousers & pants | slightly small | tapered joggers and training pants that sit close through the thigh and calf | often long — shorter wearers commonly report stacking or needing a hem | Size up if you have larger quads or glutes, and check the inseam since many styles run long. | medium |
| Jackets | slightly small | athletic, close through the chest and shoulders on zip-ups and shells | regular | Consider sizing up if you plan to wear a hoodie underneath. | low |
| T-shirts & graphic tees | runs small | slim and tapered through the chest and sleeves on performance/legacy tees; boxy and wide on the oversized lines | regular, sometimes slightly long in the body | Size up one from your usual tee size unless you specifically want a compression-like athletic fit. | high |
Does Gymshark run big or small?
Gymshark fits slightly small. Size up one if you have a broad chest or want anything other than a skin-close athletic fit, and stick to your usual size in the oversized/Rest Day style ranges. Gymshark's core performance pieces are cut close to the body and most shoppers find them a touch small or at least very fitted, while the brand's oversized and lifestyle ranges run true to size or larger, so fit depends heavily on which line you pick.
How does Gymshark fit?
Gymshark's core performance pieces are cut close to the body and most shoppers find them a touch small or at least very fitted, while the brand's oversized and lifestyle ranges run true to size or larger, so fit depends heavily on which line you pick. Overall shape: athletic and tapered through the chest, waist and arms on core lines, with a growing number of deliberately oversized/relaxed ranges.
How do Gymshark hoodies & sweatshirts fit?
Gymshark hoodies & sweatshirts varies by piece. Take your normal size in the oversized ranges and size up in the fitted training hoodies, especially for layering. Shape: older crest/apex styles are fitted, while newer lifestyle and oversized hoodies are relaxed and drop-shouldered.
How do Gymshark trousers & pants fit?
Gymshark trousers & pants fits slightly small. Size up if you have larger quads or glutes, and check the inseam since many styles run long. Shape: tapered joggers and training pants that sit close through the thigh and calf.
How do Gymshark jackets fit?
Gymshark jackets fits slightly small. Consider sizing up if you plan to wear a hoodie underneath. Shape: athletic, close through the chest and shoulders on zip-ups and shells.
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