Best Workout Leggings 2022 – Best Women’s Leggings to Exercise In

In the last decade, leggings have become a go-to in women’s wardrobes, and for good reason. They’re more stylish than ever, so easy to throw on, and still look good for casual outings like lunch or shopping. You can dress them up with button-downs, blazers, and heels. And of course, they’re the perfect workout clothing staple.

There are so many options out there — from a plethora of brands, at varying price points, and made of various materials — that it’s hard to know how to find the best workout leggings. Luckily for you, I’ve tried hundreds of them — I’m not embarrassed to say that during the pandemic, I wore them practically every day. In fact, I find it so foreign these days to wear what I call “hard pants” (i.e. jeans), that I’ve invested thousands of dollars in leggings — from workout leggings to everyday leggings to fancy leggings. (And truly, there’s a perfect legging for every occasion.)

For the purposes of this article, I’ve narrowed down my top picks for workout leggings. These are truly my favorites. How do I know they’re “the best”? Because I’ve tossed or donated many leggings from other brands, while these pairs reigned supreme and remain in my rotation to this day.

The workout leggings on this list met the following criteria:

• They hug my tummy.
• They don’t trap sweat — they breathe!
• They don’t make me feel too hot or too cold.
• They give my butt a boost.
• They are easy to put on but also stay in place.
• And most importantly, after I washed them, they snapped back to their original form.