Off piste topic- any gym goers? Need legging advice!

[Stenners]

Do any of you go to the gym bor run aswell and ride your ponies?! I'm looking for some decent quality gym leggings that aren't see through! I did consider wearing my flexars but they are a little too thick! Does anyone else run/go to the gym and can recommend some nice decent leggings?

 

[Aperchristmas]

Do you want to ride in them as well? If so, I can't recommend you any as all my gym leggings are super slippery!

Otherwise, unfortunately the best I've found have been Lululemon. They do a range called Wunder Train and for me it's perfect - soft fabric, a little compression but not much (I hate high compression leggings), they don't fall down, roll down, rub etc. And no way they're see through. The downside is the price so I just check every sale they have and pick a pair up for c. £40-50. I particularly like the version that has side pockets for your phone.

I've tried cheaper brands (hated fabletics, just awful) but now have 4 pairs of these, 3 I've had for years and they still look good. Hopefully someone will be along with cheaper suggestions for you!

 

[Stenners]

Do you want to ride in them as well? If so, I can't recommend you any as all my gym leggings are super slippery!

Otherwise, unfortunately the best I've found have been Lululemon. They do a range called Wunder Train and for me it's perfect - soft fabric, a little compression but not much (I hate high compression leggings), they don't fall down, roll down, rub etc. And no way they're see through. The downside is the price so I just check every sale they have and pick a pair up for c. £40-50. I particularly like the version that has side pockets for your phone.

I've tried cheaper brands (hated fabletics, just awful) but now have 4 pairs of these, 3 I've had for years and they still look good. Hopefully someone will be along with cheaper suggestions for you!

No I would change to ride!

 

[ycbm]

While we're here can anyone point me at leggings for pilates with are tight on the calf but not skintight above the knee? I'm 65, I really don't want a cut that shows every cellulite dimple when I'm doing a happy baby or a downward dog!
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[AShetlandBitMeOnce]

Gymshark, can't go wrong.

 

[lizziebell]

While we're here can anyone point me at leggings for pilates with are tight on the calf but not skintight above the knee? I'm 65, I really don't want a cut that shows every cellulite dimple when I'm doing a happy baby or a downward dog!
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I wear lightweight joggers with cuff ankles for Pilates as I don’t like every bump on show. Ive bought several cheap pairs from SportsDirect, and in summer have ones that finish mid-calf.

 

[TheHairyOne]

I ride (without sliding off!) and run in dirt cheap ones from Matalan's own brand. Come in a variety from mesh panels to fleece lined and last ages!

 

[ester]

Mine are mostly tikiboo ones.

 

[seriously festive equine]

honestly - whatever is clean and still in my wardrobe that my eldest daughter hasn't borrowed

 

[criso]

I use my balance tights from https://jodhpurs.uk/ for yoga and riding. They are thick enough not to show every lump and bump but not too thick. They have a sticky bit on the inside of the leg, not full seat and I find that helps stop my leg slipping during tree pose.

 

[Abacus]

I have some relatively cheap winter ones from Amazon that I use for running outside and often for riding if I just happen to be wearing them, I basically live in them during the day in winter. They come up big and quite long, I go down a size. They have lasted a long time. Obvs they don't have nonslip bits for riding but they don't feel too slippery.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07ZD63PTK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Britestar]

I find the primark ones really good.

 

[Barlow]

I love my “sturdy by design” leggings, brilliant and fun designs too

 

[Errin Paddywack]

My sister bought some from Sainsburys to go to cardiac exercise and loves them. I bought some too and really like them. Currently wearing them under my trousers in this cold weather.

 

[Horseysheepy]

I've got some Tesco ones that I wear for mooching about in and they are very comfortable and stretchy so would suit sporty activities.

 

[tda]

I wear lightweight joggers with cuff ankles for Pilates as I don’t like every bump on show. Ive bought several cheap pairs from SportsDirect, and in summer have ones that finish mid-calf.

I use loose joggers too, feel too exposed/skinny in clingy stretchy ones

 

[lynz88]

I like shorts with spandex underneath so nobody can see up and don't reveal anything (I use them for hiking as well - ones lile these:https://www.kongrunning.com/clothin...2zWH7MKW51Kym-Jj2-P5aiykJYYLTmugaAm_aEALw_wcB). I think I have a pair of UA leggings that I keep in my gym bag in case I forget my shorts and they are OK. I have a pair of Nike ones I had to splash out for at the gym once as well when I forgot shorts (it doesn't happen that often) which were also ok. But in general not a fan of leggings as I find they aren't the most flattering (at least on me), I feel strangely exposed, and I like the fresh air on my legs

 

[SpotsandBays]

Another vote for Gymshark. I also quite like the sports direct range USA pro

 

[Stenners]

Another vote for Gymshark. I also quite like the sports direct range USA pro

Ooh I might look at these aswell!

 

[Peglo]

I love 2XU leggings. Never see through, compression and flattering. They are my favourites.

I have 2 pairs of gymshark leggings and I hate them. The one pair keep falling down, even just for daily wearing and are useless for running. They were a gift but I wouldn’t buy another pair.

 

[Annagain]

I bought some Baleaf gym leggings fom Amazon to ride in as they looked just like Flexars but were only £10. They are just like Flexars but lighter and i've worn them for running too. I love them, especially the high waist. I have no hips and a very round tummy so anything that doesn't come right up to my boobs won't stay put when I start moving.

 

[expanding_horizon]

I bought some Baleaf gym leggings fom Amazon to ride in as they looked just like Flexars but were only £10. They are just like Flexars but lighter and i've worn them for running too. I love them, especially the high waist. I have no hips and a very round tummy so anything that doesn't come right up to my boobs won't stay put when I start moving.

these? https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BM9QLL9L/ref=twister_B0BM9Q2TZ7?th=1

 

[Caski]

Sainsbury's TU have been great for me, not too tight and revealing.

 

[Kunoichi73]

I'm a big fan of the Skins compression wear. I've got a few pairs of their Travel and Recovery leggings and they definitely aren't see through. https://www.sportsshoes.com/ frequently have great deals on them.

 

[Annagain]

these? https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BM9QLL9L/ref=twister_B0BM9Q2TZ7?th=1

I don't remember them being described as "butt lift"but I suppose so!

ETA - I think it was these but they were much cheaper!

Amazon.co.uk

 

[expanding_horizon]

I don't remember them being described as "butt lift"but I suppose so!

ETA - I think it was these but they were much cheaper!

Amazon.co.uk

thanks, those arent full length (and will expose if my legs are currently hairy!) when doing barefoot exercise classes such as yoga ;-)