PUT DOWN, PULL UP, SHOW UP.
Building a network of street gyms for everybody, anywhere.
Over 100,000 knives have been taken off the UK’s streets since 2019. We still need to do more.
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Gymshark x Steel Warriors
This September, we're partnering with Steel Warriors - an incredible brand and charity that aims to help transform the lives of young people affected by knife crime, violence, and social exclusion in the UK.
Since 2017, Steel Warriors have been on a mission to take knives off the street: melting them down, and recycling the steel into outdoor street gyms. And because we know how life changing the gym can be, we're working with them to help make sure everyone gets the chance to experience the power of progress and the strength of the community, no matter who they are.
By supporting their mission, we're creating communities that are built by steel. Not broken by it.
"As a proud British brand, we’re so inspired by the work that Steel Warriors have done to date in the UK. To have removed so many knives from the streets, to have built gyms from the metal and to have genuinely changed the lives of so many is genuinely extraordinary.
"But they’ll be the first to admit there is still so much more to do.
"And that’s where we hope Gymshark can come in. We’ve helped thousands with their fitness journeys and we’ve built a community that is there for others just starting on theirs. If we’re able to help shine a light on Steel Warriors mission, to encourage people to choose fitness over crime, to improve their physical and mental health, then we are absolutely here for it.” - Noel Mack, Chief Brand Officer at Gymshark
More About Steel Warriors:
A UK based anti-knife crime charity, Steel Warriors have one vision: to build a network of outdoor street gyms made from melted knives taken off the UK's streets to create a movement that doesn't just empower young people to realise their passions and pursue their goals, but also fosters stronger, closer, and more loving communities.
Why We've Partnered With Steel Warriors & What You Can Expect To See:
Put Down
The issue of knife crime isn't going anywhere. Steel Warriors have made great strides, but more needs to be done. We'll be using our platform to help amplify their message to raise awareness of not just the incredible work that they've been doing over the past 7 years, but to also educate young people on the positive and long-lasting impact that fitness can have.
Pull Up
Gymshark and Steel Warriors share the common belief that the gym has the power to change lives. Steel Warriors' street gyms offer a safe place where people aren't met with judgment but are instead challenged to work introspectively, utilizing fitness to help instil discipline, routine, and structure to their lives that they previously may have lacked so that they can land on the right side of the tracks.
Show Up
Inaccessibility to gyms and training facilities continues to remain an obstacle for many young people. That's why, as part of our partnership, we'll be installing bars and facilities crafted from melted down knives by Steel Warriors in our London Stores on Regent Street and Stratford - encouraging anyone and everyone to train for free.
We'll also be helping young people people affected by knife crime, violence, and social exclusion achieve PT qualifications, as well as providing funds and support for the opening of future Steel Warriors gyms.
Street Gym Locations
North London
Steel Warriors, Finsbury Park, Haringey, London N4
South London
Steel Warriors, Ruskin Park, Lambeth, London SE5
East London
Steel Warriors, Langdon Park, Tower Hamlets, London E14
Join the movement and support Steel Warriors by visiting one of their outdoor street gyms in London. Focusing on callisthenics, classes are free: no bookings required.
All you need to do is show up.
Support Steel Warriors
If you’d like to contribute to Steel Warriors’ mission to rid the streets of knives and give more opportunities to young people, head to their website below to donate or purchase a limited edition Gymshark x Steel Warriors tee, where all proceeds go to the cause.
Gymshark x Steel Warriors Limited Edition Apparel.
Gymshark x Steel Warriors Limited Edition Apparel.
Gymshark x Steel Warriors Limited Edition Apparel.
Gymshark x Steel Warriors Limited Edition Apparel.
Creating Communities That Are Built By Steel, Not Broken By It.
By supporting their mission to build a network of outdoor street gyms made from melted down knives taken off the UK’s streets, we’re creating communities that are built by steel, not broken by it. Communities where all you need is the bar and the determination to keep showing up.
So, we’re calling on you to join the movement with us. To help make sure everyone gets to experience the power of progress and the strength of community, no matter who they are.
All you have to do is put down, pull up. And show up.
