Top 10 Best Workout Leggings

With loungewear and athleisure now dominating our wardrobes, newsfeeds and local retail stores, it’s become increasingly difficult to distinguish between a fantastic pair of leggings and a sub par pair. A good pair of leggings can make a huge difference to your workout session. There’s nothing worse than finding yourself halfway through a workout, pulling up the waistband while covered in sweat, wishing you had done some research about what makes a good pair of leggings before leaving the house. 

So what should I look out for when searching for the best workout leggings?

When you are shopping for the best workout leggings for your chosen exercise, keep in mind that the pair you choose should be comfortable, breathable, moisture-wicking and durable. The leggings should feel as though they fit well and stay in place without constant readjustments, all the while looking good (obviously). 

You are also going to want to choose leggings that are specifically designed for the activity you are buying them for. For example, you wouldn’t buy yoga leggings for high intensity workouts like running, cycling or weight bearing exercises, as that’s not what they’re designed for.  

For low-impact activities such as yoga or pilates, you’re going to want leggings made with soft fabric that looks matte, whereas runners should hunt for women’s activewear made with a smooth, shiny fabric to reduce chafing from friction. 

For weight bearing exercises in the gym, we recommend looking for synthetic performance fibres such as nylon and polyester, as they’re moisture-wicking, durable and have more stretch. We also recommend practising a ‘squat test’ in the changeroom to check that leggings are squat proof. 

What’s a squat test?

A squat test is something we recommend our customers do EVERY time they’re trying on a new pair of leggings at HyperLuxe. It’s as easy as it sounds - simply pull on your leggings, grab a mirror and squat! If you can see your underwear through the stretched fabric, these leggings are not suitable for squatting, and we’ve just saved you from future embarrassment in the gym (you’re welcome).

So now we know what makes a pair of leggings suitable, and we’re armed with the squat test, let’s get shopping!

1. HyperLuxe the Label Shape Leggings

When it came time to design our own leggings for our HyperLuxe the Label collection, the stakes were high so we put on our thinking caps to carefully consider all of the properties we prioritise when shopping for leggings. After much thought, research and road testing, we landed on the design for the HyperLuxe the Label Shape Leggings, which are made from a light four-way stretch fabric and don’t have a front seam (so there’s no risk of camel toes!). We also added in a high waistline for extra comfort and support. Try on a pair today - we think you’ll love them!

2. Beyond Yoga Caught in the Midi Leggings

Given their name, it should come as no surprise that Beyond Yoga is a great label for yoga apparel, including an abundant range of leggings. Their best-selling Caught in the Midi Leggings are built to last and made with their much-loved buttery-soft, high quality performance fabric. With over three million pairs of their Caught in the Midi Leggings sold to date, you can bet your bottom dollar that this design is a winner on all fronts. Sporting Beyond Yoga’s signature 5” waistband that sits at the natural waist, the Caught in the Midi Leggings are available in hues including Silver Mist, True Grey Heather, Dark Green Heather and Birch Heather. If you’re after something similar but with pockets, the Beyond Yoga Out of Pocket High Waisted Midi Legging has the same buttery soft feel and ultra soft band with the welcome addition of pockets for convenience.

3. Nimble In Motion Flare Pant

We love a flare silhouette and when it comes to leggings that tap into this trendy design style, we can’t get enough of Nimble’s In Motion Flare Pant. Crafted from Nimble’s unique StudioLuxe fabric, which feels light on your skin while keeping you dry and cool thanks to its sweat-wicking properties, the In Motion design is supportive, sculpting and versatile enough to wear from the yoga or pilates studio to the street.

4. P.E Nation Restore Seamless Leggings

What would a top five leggings list be without an inclusion from P.E Nation?! Part of P.E Nation’s RE/CREATION collection - a design line that embraces recreational movement while effortlessly merging style and ease, the Restore Seamless Leggings are composed from a blend of Nylon and Elastane to move with you. Made with low intensity movement in mind, this style is perfect for yoga or pilates.

5. Leelo Active Classic Full Length Leggings

Leelo Active knows exactly what women want out of a pair of workout leggings - style AND substance. Leelo Active’s incredible Active Classic Full Length Leggings are 100% squat proof (tick), have no front seam (so they won’t create a camel toe), feature a seamless tapered high-waisted waistband that doesn’t roll down AND they have pockets. Enough said. 

To road test these styles for yourself and check out more of the best activewear in Australia, pop past HyperLuxe Karrinyup, North Beach, Applecross or Dunsborough, or shop women’s workout leggings online.