At The Gym Peoples, our mission is to inspire and empower you to reach your fitness goals. For over 15 years, we’ve provided quality activewear, equipment, and inspiration to our growing community of fitness enthusiasts.
Our goal is to make fitness accessible and enjoyable for everybody through quality products, education, community, and our relentless passion for health and wellness.
Our Story
The Gym Peoples was founded in 2007 by personal trainer Amanda Johnson. After years helping clients one-on-one, Amanda saw an opportunity to make fitness more inclusive.
She began selling a few basic gym essentials out of her home garage, focusing on quality basics for yogis, runners, and gym-goers at reasonable prices. Word spread quickly among Amanda’s clients and social network about the affordable, quality activewear.
As demand grew, The Gym Peoples upgraded to a small warehouse and began offering more fitness apparel, equipment, and accessories. We expanded our product selection to empower more activities – from boxing to hiking, cycling to weightlifting.
In 2015 we opened our flagship retail store in Columbus, Ohio, adding educational fitness workshops and community events. Our blog and social media allowed us to motivate and inform an even wider audience.
Today, The Gym Peoples ships to customers worldwide directly from our Columbus headquarters. We’ve maintained our commitment to quality, community, and inspiration throughout our growth.
While Amanda has stepped back from daily operations, her integrity, determination and passion for fitness continues to drive The Gym Peoples forward. Our team of 45 staff share her commitment to helping you be your best self!
Our Products
The Gym Peoples provides all the apparel and equipment you need to look and feel great during any workout:
Activewear: Our moisture-wicking tops, leggings, shorts, and bras allow unlimited movement and maximum comfort no matter how hard you push. We use advanced technical fabrics that are soft, lightweight, stretchy and designed to perform.
Sports Bras: High support, medium support, and lounge bras to ensure secure freedom of movement during runs, cycling, yoga, CrossFit, and any activity. Bras for every body.
Tops: Breathable tanks, tees, and long sleeves designed for the gym, everyday wear, and everything in between. Whether you’re stretching, lifting, or chilling, we’ve got you covered.
Bottoms: Leggings, shorts, pants, skirts, and more with pockets, compression, reflective details, and styles for any body shape.
Outerwear: Lightweight jackets, hoodies, sweatshirts, pullovers, and zip-ups for warmth and weather protection during outdoor exercise and beyond.
Footwear: Our shoes feature next-level cushioning and high rebound properties to keep you light on your feet. Best of all, our footwear looks as good on the streets as it performs in the gym.
Gear: Equipment like yoga mats, roller balls, resistance bands, foam rollers, and more to boost recovery, mobility, and muscle activation in your workouts.
Accessories: The must-have extras like workout bags, headphones, hats, and hair ties to complete your fitness look and help you maximize each session.
With new arrivals every week, The Gym Peoples has the apparel, shoes, gear, and accessories to unleash your inner athlete. Explore our shop to discover your next favorite piece of performance gear!
Our Commitment to Quality
The Gym Peoples carefully selects materials and vendors to ensure the quality our customers expect:
Fabric sourcing: We use technical, sweat-wicking fabrics that stretch and bounce back through any workout. Our fabrics stand up to repeated use and laundering. Many of our textiles feature UPF sun protection too.
Ethical production: We require all suppliers to meet stringent labor, safety, and environmental standards for production. We aim to reduce textile waste and water use in manufacturing.
Testing and quality control: Our quality team inspects fabrics, trims, elastics, and finished garments to identify defects and failures before approval. We test wearability in real workouts. If we wouldn’t wear it, we won’t sell it.
Sustainability: We strive to use sustainable, recycled fibers and low-impact dyes whenever possible. Our shipping materials and hangers use recycled and recyclable materials.
The result? Activewear, shoes, and gear you can truly put to the test, mile after mile. Our quality empowers your performance.
Our Fitness Community
The Gym Peoples isn’t just an activewear brand – we’re a community committed to welcoming and empowering all fitness seekers.
Customer spotlights: Each month we feature inspiring stories from customers who have achieved fitness goals and improved their lives through exercise. Sweat is therapy!
Ambassador program: Our ambassadors are everyday athletes who proudly represent The Gym Peoples and exemplify our values. We offer pro deals for ongoing ambassadors.
Social media: Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and Twitter for motivation, training tips, wellness advice, new arrivals, special deals and more. Our social channels build community and keep us connected.
The Locker (Our Blog): Get practical exercise guides, nutrition tips, mental health advice, and real-talk wisdom on our blog. We offer the knowledge you need to make fitness a lifelong journey.
Events: From 5Ks and yoga in the park to self-care workshops, we bring our community together for learning, sweating, and growing stronger together. A movement needs connection!
The Gym Peoples celebrates all bodies, abilities, and fitness journeys. Our customers inspire us each day. We can’t wait to see you crush those goals!