Mid-Rise Gym Shorts

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Mid-rise gym shorts sit right in the sweet spot — enough coverage to feel secure, without the restrictive feel of a high waistband. The Myprotein mid-rise gym shorts range is built for women who want a clean, functional fit that moves with them through every squat, sprint, and cooldown.

From seamless knit constructions to woven track styles, the range spans a variety of fabrics, cuts, and finishes. Whether you're after a close-fit seamless short or a more relaxed lifestyle style, there's a format here that works for your training and your wardrobe.

Who This Collection Is For

These mid-rise gym shorts are designed for women who train regularly and want gym kit that keeps up. If you're in the gym most days — lifting, doing circuits, attending classes — and you want shorts that sit comfortably at the natural waist without creeping up or move at the waistband, this range is built with you in mind.

They're also a solid choice for anyone who moves between gym sessions and everyday life without wanting to change. The lifestyle and track styles in the range transition easily from a training session to the rest of your day, without looking out of place in either setting.

When to Wear Mid-Rise Gym Shorts

Mid-rise gym shorts work across a wide range of training environments. They're well-suited to weight training, where a secure waistband and stretchy fabric make a real difference during compound movements. Seamless styles are particularly popular for lower-body days, thanks to their close-cut construction and minimal seaming.

Beyond the gym floor, these shorts carry over naturally into running, HIIT, yoga, and Pilates. The range also includes more relaxed styles with elasticated waistbands and soft fabrics that work just as well for active recovery, warm-ups, or wearing around the house on rest days.

Key Features

Seamless Knit Construction

Several styles in the range are made using seamless knitting technology, which means fewer seams pressing against the skin during movement. The result is a close-fit feel that doesn't dig in or restrict, even during deep-range exercises.

Mid-Rise Waistband Fit

The mid-rise cut sits at the natural waist without pulling upward like a high-rise style would. Elasticated waistbands keep the shorts in place throughout a session, so you're not readjusting between sets.

Variety of Cuts and Lengths

The range includes everything from cycling short-length styles to shorter inseam options, pleated running shorts, and scrunch-detail designs. Different cuts suit different training styles and personal preferences, so there's flexibility built into the collection.

back panel-Enhancing Textures

Select seamless styles feature textured knit panels and a close-fit cut that give the fabric a structured look during training. These design details are built into the fabric construction rather than added on top, keeping the shorts lightweight and streamlined.

Popular Picks

MP Women's Lift Seamless Shorts - Chalk Dust — Built for training days when comfort matters as much as performance, these mid-rise shorts combine soft-touch fabric with back panel-enhancing textures in a clean Chalk Dust colourway.

MP Women's Lift Seamless Shorts - Power Indigo — The same soft-touch feel and back panel-enhancing textures as the Chalk Dust style, but in a bold Power Indigo for those who want a bit more colour in their kit.

Quality You Can Train In

For training that demands freedom of movement, the right Mid-Rise Gym 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 Mid-Rise Gym 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 Mid-Rise Gym 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 are mid-rise gym shorts?

Mid-rise gym shorts sit at the natural waistline — higher than low-rise styles, but without the full coverage of a high-rise cut. They offer a secure, comfortable fit during training without the waistband feeling overly restrictive. For women who find high-rise waistbands uncomfortable but want more coverage than a low-rise cut provides, mid-rise is a practical middle ground.

What mid-rise gym shorts are best for weight training?

For weight training, seamless styles tend to work well because of their close-fit construction and stretch in all directions. The Lift Seamless Shorts in Chalk Dust and Power Indigo are designed with soft-touch fabric and back panel-enhancing textured knit panels, making them a popular choice for lower-body sessions. Check the individual product pages for fit notes and inseam details before choosing.

How do I find the right size in mid-rise gym shorts women's styles?

Use the Myprotein size guide, which you'll find on each product page. For seamless styles, if you're between sizes, sizing up tends to give a more comfortable fit during training. For woven or track styles with an elasticated waistband, your usual size should work well. Always cross-reference your waist and hip measurements with the size chart for the most accurate fit.

How can I check coverage before choosing this style?

The best place to check coverage is the individual product page, where you'll find fit notes, model sizing information, and sometimes multiple angles. The size guide also includes inseam measurements for styles where length varies. If you're unsure between two styles, the fit notes section on each product page will give you the most useful steer.

What fabrics are used in Myprotein mid-rise gym shorts?

The range uses a mix of fabrics depending on the style. Seamless styles typically use soft-touch stretch knits designed to move with the body. Woven styles like the Tricot Track Shorts use a different construction suited to lower-impact and lifestyle use. Full fabric composition details are listed on each individual product page.

How should I care for Myprotein gym shorts?

For most styles, a cool machine wash inside out is recommended to keep the fabric in good condition. Avoid tumble drying and fabric softener, particularly with seamless styles, as these can affect the stretch and texture of the knit over time. Full care instructions are printed on the garment label and listed on the product page.

What colours and styles are available in the mid-rise gym shorts range?

The range currently includes a variety of colourways and silhouettes — from neutral tones like Chalk Dust, Black, and Dark Truffle through to bolder options like Crimson and Cosmo Pink. Styles include seamless shorts, scrunch-detail designs, cycling short lengths, pleated running shorts, lifestyle sweatshorts, and track shorts, giving plenty of options regardless of your training style.

Who designs Myprotein's gym shorts range?

Myprotein's mid-rise gym shorts are designed by the in-house design team, who develop each style with training performance and everyday wearability in mind. From fabric selection through to fit and finish, the design decisions are made with active women's needs at the centre.