About Us

Pursue Fitness was founded in 2013 by our CEO Michael Hughes when he was 18, in Bolton, United Kingdom

Whilst out with lifelong friends, Michael proposed the idea of starting a sportswear brand, he knew the name straight away. Within a few months, he saved £300 from his part-time job at Nando's, then a sample-sized order was placed with a supplier for 4 different products. 

Products were designed by him, orders were packed by him, queries were answered by him and the brand was grown by him. 

Since then, Pursue Fitness has shipped orders to over 160 countries and released more than 2,000 products.

The Idea

"Never give up."

Our niche is a name, brand and idea that makes sense - to everybody.

Whether you run, walk, train or play sports. We've got you covered. We strive to develop collections based on what you need, both physically and mentally.


The History

From day one.


2013

Pursue Fitness is born in Horwich, Bolton.

Michael released the first 4 products online. It wasn't easy, but they sold out within a few months.

Demand for new products grew quickly, and the brand began to be recognised.

2014

Our online presence and social community expand.

We launch new products for both men and women, laying the foundation for our long-term vision.

We attend our first exhibitions—BodyPower in Birmingham and SFN in Glasgow—meeting customers face-to-face.


2015

We move into a larger warehouse in Wigan to keep up with demand.

We collaborate with more athletes including Amanda Finnie, Jeff Seid, Obi Vincent, Collin Wayne, Lewis and Owen Harrison, Justin St Paul, and Seid Sergeyevich.

Our first year at the Arnold Classic Expo is a milestone, alongside another BodyPower.

With a growing team, we release more technical products throughout the year.

2016

Our mission becomes clear: we're committed to creating premium activewear at an affordable price point.

We travel to meet global suppliers, testing fabrics and materials to refine quality.

We participate in more exhibitions to expand our brand's visibility.

We take a risk and do something different, we release our first trainer: The PF-Runner.


2017

We collaborate with Tony Ferguson ahead of his UFC fight.

Our first seamless products are released and they elevate our product range.

We attend FIBO Expo in Germany for the first time.

Our stock and product catalogue doubles in size.

2018

We open a temporary retail store. We meet customers and get to know their product needs and requests first hand.

We introduce bold new releases—innovative fits, colours, and styles—expanding collections at pace.


2019

We move our stock to a larger operation allowing for a better shipping and dispatch service to customers worldwide.

We sponsor Amir Khan ahead of his fight at Madison Square Garden. We also collaborate with Nate Diaz ahead of his UFC fight.

We release the Adapt Seamless collection which consisted of 4 products.

We didn’t realise at the time, that this collection would change the trajectory of our brand.


2020

Following the success from the Adapt Seamless release we launch the Impulse Seamless collection which is an instant hit.

COVID-19 grips the world. We do our best to navigate the changes, whilst maintaining on-time order fulfilment, and the release of new collections.

Every restock sells out, demand reaches new highs, and the community grows stronger.


2021

After a whirlwind of a year, we focus on what works.

Our strength lies with unique seamless products for women, that are premium quality pieces at an affordable price-point.

We collaborate with HopeScope: a YouTuber and self-proclaimed 'Legging Queen'. She develops an 18 piece sell-out collection with our team.

2022

We re-shape our men's product offering. The Hybrid collection is released with everyday staples.

For women, the new Core Seamless collection is released. This sell-out collection provides women all around the world with a new go-to.

Our campaigns evolve—bigger, bolder, and designed to showcase every detail.

2023

We migrate our online store to pursuefitness.com to better serve customers worldwide.

We launch an all-new online shopping experience.

We celebrate our 10th Birthday after a record-breaking year.

2024

A transformative year.

We launch multiple women’s collections—expanding into categories our community had been waiting for.

We grow our team, invest in operations, and sharpen our focus on global growth.

2025

Over half a million people worldwide now wear Pursue.

This year is about giving back to that community—more drops, better experiences, and products that keep raising the bar.

Twelve years on, we’re still here for the same reason: creating premium activewear at an affordable price point.

And we’re only just getting started.