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The best leggings for every type of workout

Because practicing yoga is not the same as facing a HIIT cardio session.

• Did you know that leggings are the garment we use the most ? Both inside and outside the gym, this was revealed by a recent study.
• But not all leggings are the same. To really feel good and comfortable when exercising , you have to take into account some characteristics.

Just as you do not use the same shoes for walking as you do for running, you should not use the same sports clothing for each exercise you do. The reason? Each one has different needs: a yoga session with varied asanas is not the same as an abdominal routine at home , for example. The movements of our body are different, and to guarantee a comfortable training (we know that you have also suffered waistlines of pants that dig into the gut or low-rise leggings that teach more than we would like), we must look at what type of legging choose before we get to it, because not all are the same.

To help you find the best leggings for each type of exercise, we have created this list, based on our own experience and the ratings of the girls who have tried all these leggings or exercise pants, who have quite positive reviews. But first, here are some basic tips that can help you find the perfect leggings.

4 steps to find the leggings that best suit you

• Consider the fabric . Ask yourself if you're looking for a lightweight feel or a warm fabric to keep you warm in your outdoor workout. Also look at the seams, that they are free of them or that they are made with anti-scratch material.
• Make sure they are squat proof . Because it is not the same to do them at home as in the gym . And you don't want them to be transparent, much less lowered every time you bring your buttocks down. For this, high-waisted leggings will be great allies.
• Look at its ability to absorb moisture . If you are prone to sweating, then you will want leggings that are made with quick-drying technology (it will state this on the label).
• And finally, value its design . Although curiously it is the first thing we usually do, ignoring the three previous tips . Determine if you feel more comfortable with capris, long leggings, leggings with side pockets, light shorts ... Looking good in them can also be a motivating factor when training.

The best leggings for every type of exercise

1 Running leggings

Amazon

Occffy amazon.co.uk

€ 17.99

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This firm, popular on Amazon , has several sports leggings . But these are the ones with the most ratings: designed for running, they have a high waist, and although the firm also indicates that you can wear them in yoga or Pilates (they are not transparent), their side pocket makes them a good option for running . 

2 For your HIIT routines

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NIKE amazon.co.uk

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The interval training high intensity means two things: you're going to move (much) and you'll burn calories butt sweat. That's why you need breathable leggings. These shorts from Nike are comfortable, have elastic waist and also incorporate Dri-FIT technology to ensure dry skin (some have more than 2,000 reviews).

3 For functional training

Amazon

COUGAR amazon.co.uk

€ 24.95

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They are basic, but comfortable, ideal for your exercise routines at home: the typical one you would do with a video of Chloe Ting , for example. They are breathable, made of cotton, close-fitting and with a high waist.

4 Best Selling Yoga Leggings

Amazon

SINOPHANT amazon.co.uk

€ 14.99

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With over 6,000 reviews on Amazon, these leggings of the brand Sinophan are the best selling platform in the category of yoga . They give a lot of size (up to 3XL), they are elastic, they adapt well to the movements of the body, and also, you have them in 10 different colors.

5 For your CrossFit workouts

Amazon

SMMASH amazon.co.uk

€ 43.90

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With breathable and antibacterial material. They ensure that it absorbs sweat and quickly evaporates moisture, even after being wet with water. They are off-road and resistant leggings for your strongest workouts.

6 Leggings by Under Armor for strength training

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Under Armor amazon.co.uk

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They are super lightweight and "offer superior protection without adding weight." They also have a wide waist that adapts well to the hips and their seams are anti-chafing, perfect for a weight lifting session, such as dumbbells , bar 

7 To be comfortable on the bike

Amazon

Sportneer amazon.co.uk

€ 17.98

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Either on your routes through the mountains or city, or in the spinning classes at your gym. These are the best-selling cycling tights on Amazon, and apparently, also the most comfortable thanks to the padded fabric that they have incorporated.