Women's Black Shorts

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Black gym shorts for women need to work as hard as you do — and this collection delivers exactly that. From seamless scrunch styles to high-waisted training cuts, there are 20 different black shorts here, each built for a specific kind of movement and fit preference.

Whether you're lifting, cycling, running, or just logging miles on the treadmill, black training shorts for women that look and feel right make a genuine difference to how you train. Every style here is designed to move with you, feel secure, and hold up session after session.

Who This Collection Is For

This range is built for women who train regularly and want black shorts that match the intensity of their sessions. If you're in the gym most days — whether that's strength training, HIIT, cycling, or yoga — you'll find a cut and construction here that suits your routine.

It's also a solid pick for anyone who wants to build out a versatile kit with a clean, consistent colour palette. Black goes with everything, and having a reliable short in different fits — seamless, woven, cycling, sweat — means you're covered across every kind of workout and low-key day off too.

When to Wear Women's Black Shorts

Cycling shorts sit close to the body and are ideal for spin classes, Pilates, and lower-body lifting days where you want a minimal, streamlined feel. Seamless styles with scrunch detailing are a go-to for yoga, stretching, and bodyweight sessions where the fabric needs to flex in every direction without pulling or bunching.

Woven and sweat shorts offer a relaxed, slightly looser fit that works well for outdoor runs, warm-up circuits, and rest-day wear. The 2-in-1 and pocket styles add practical carry options for longer sessions where you need your phone or keys close at hand.

Key Features

Multiple Fits, One Colour

High-waisted, mid-rise, cycling, floaty, seamless — there's a cut for every training style and preference. Having all 20 styles available in black means you can mix fits without ever breaking a consistent look.

Seamless Knit Construction

Several styles in this range use seamless knit technology, which means smoother feel during wear with fewer seams running along high-friction zones. The result is a smooth, close fit that stays comfortable across long sessions and high-rep movements.

Waistband Options Across the Range

From fold-over waistbands you can adjust mid-session to structured high-rise elasticated bands that stay anchored during movement, the waistband construction varies across styles to suit different preferences and workout types. The Training Shorts feature a fold-over waistband alongside a high waistband for a comfortable, adaptable fit.

Specialist Styles for Specific Training

Cycling shorts with longer inseams, maternity over-the-bump cuts, ultra gridded fabrications for ventilation — this isn't a one-size-fits-all range. Specialist construction details mean each style is built with a specific use case in mind. Check the product page for exact fabric, finish and feature details.

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MP Women's Training Shorts - Black — Built for distraction-free training, these shorts feature a fold-over waistband you can adjust to fit and a soft-touch fabric that sits comfortably against the skin.

Quality You Can Train In

For training that demands freedom of movement, the right Women's Black Shorts make a practical difference in comfort and range of motion. Myprotein's shorts range covers styles built for gym sessions, running and cross-training.

Freedom of movement

Cut details like inseam length, waistband fit and gusset construction affect how Women's Black Shorts move through a session. Check the product page for fit guidance, fabric notes and recommended training types.

Fabric and fit

Fabric choice and construction vary across the Women's Black Shorts range. Each product page includes the material composition, care instructions and size guide for that style.

What to check on the product page

Check each product page for exact fabric, fit, care and feature details.

FAQs

What black gym shorts for women are available in this range?

There are 20 styles in total, covering everything from seamless scrunch shorts and cycling shorts to woven floaty styles and sweat shorts. Within that, you'll find high-waisted cuts, 2-in-1 designs, pocket styles, a maternity option, and ultra gridded fabrications — all in black. It's a genuinely broad selection rather than a handful of similar styles.

How do I find the right size in women's black training shorts?

Each product page includes a size guide specific to that style, and it's worth checking it individually since fit can vary between a structured cycling short and a relaxed woven short. If you're between sizes, the fit notes on each page will usually indicate whether a style runs true to size or is better sized up for comfort.

Are these shorts suitable for cycling classes?

Yes — several styles in the range are designed specifically for cycling, including the Basics Cycling Shorts, Tempo Ultra Cycling Shorts, and Shape Seamless Cycling Shorts. These sit closer to the body with a longer inseam, making them well suited for spin sessions and bike-based training. The women's black cycling shorts styles are worth checking if that's your primary use.

How can I check coverage and fit before choosing a style?

The best place to start is the individual product page for each style — fit notes, length descriptions, and the size guide will give you the most accurate picture. Styles like the cycling shorts and seamless scrunch shorts have different inseam lengths and close-fit constructions, so it's worth reading the detail before deciding.

How do I care for seamless gym shorts to keep them in good condition?

Follow the care label for best results, as washing instructions can vary between woven and seamless knit constructions. As a general rule, washing inside out on a cool cycle and avoiding the tumble dryer will help retain the elasticity of seamless fabrics.

Who designed these women's black shorts?

All styles are designed by Myprotein's in-house design team, developed with active women in mind and tested across a range of training disciplines. That in-house process means the construction details — waistband placement, fabric choice, inseam length — are all considered specifically for performance wear rather than adapted from casualwear patterns.

Can these shorts be worn for activities outside the gym?

Absolutely. The sweat shorts and woven floaty styles in particular work well beyond the gym — for outdoor walks, errands, or low-key days where you want something comfortable but put-together. The cleaner, plainer black styles translate easily from a training session to everyday wear without looking out of place.

Do any of the black shorts have pockets?

Yes — the Training Pocket Shorts are built specifically with storage in mind, so you can carry your phone or cards without needing a separate bag. It's worth checking the product pages for other styles too, as pocket availability varies across the range.