Some people recommend wearing a waist trainer while exercising. However, this can be dangerous as wearing a waist trainer not only restricts movement but can also make it difficult to breathe. There’s a lot to love about Gap’s GapFit Sky Power Flare Leggings. They’re comfortable, flexible, and supportive. And since they’re made of spandex and recycled polyester, they’re a great option if you want to shop sustainably. Any weight loss from wearing a waist trainer is more likely to be due to increased sweating than to any loss of body fat. For most women, their stomach is one of the places on their body that they have a lot of anxiety about. It can be hard to feel confident in the gym or out in the world when you are worried about your waistline. Having a great pair of high waisted running leggings can give you a real boost of confidence. Whether you need the support or not, it can be comforting knowing it’s there. That confidence can drive you to have an even better workout.

If there were more room for maternity leggings on our list, STORQ’s Signature Maternity Leggings would’ve made the cut. The leggings felt incredibly soft, stretchy, and supportive. But the belly area became slightly less opaque when stretched. These are easily the best flare pants we’ve ever worn. And though they’re pricey, we think they’re worth every penny. We just wish they came in several lengths: The 32.5-inch inseam is a little long, though our tall testers loved it.

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For a classic gym look, stay cool when you work out with a sports bra and a crop top. You can layer this with a hoodie. On warmer days, switch your full-length leggings for cropped gym leggings or even shorts. Beyond Yoga’s Spacedye High-Waisted Midi Leggings aren’t just stretchy, snug, and supportive. They’re also washer- and dryer-safe. After weeks of wear and washes, they still feel as tight as they did the first time we wore them. And since lots of stretchy materials lose shape in the washer and dryer, that’s remarkable.

Waist trainers are a shortcut to having a thinner looking waist in the short term. Most healthcare professionals agree that the best way to lose weight or inches from around the waist is through a healthful diet and regular exercise. The moment we slipped on the leggings, they felt supportive and comfortable. And we never wanted to take them off. They’re cozy enough for lounging, opaque enough for squats, and sleek enough to wear while grabbing drinks and running errands. They never dig in or slip out of place. And they didn’t pill, thin, or stretch out, even after a month of wear.

It’s tough to find flare leggings in petite sizes. But Yogipace’s Bootcut Yoga pants come in 10 inseam lengths, including short inseams that range from 25 to 28 inches and petite inseams that range from 29 to 30 inches.

Though the leggings showed no signs of thinning, stretching, or pilling, they didn’t feel very high-quality. And we found their double-layer gusset tight and uncomfortable. Still, for their budget-friendly price, we think they’re a worthwhile buy for petite exercisers. And since they come in several sizes and colors, you can find them in a style you love.Workout leggings and sports leggings are designed for just that, working out and sports activities. Whilst your gym leggings can be dressed for the everyday, it’s essential you wear leggings made for working out when exercising. They are designed with features to make your workout more comfortable and offer support, such as softer seams, higher waistlines and the ability to absorb moisture and sweat. This will help you achieve optimum performance. What Type of Gym Leggings Are Best for Working Out?

To find the best workout leggings, we conducted six separate tests in The Verywell Testing Lab and at home, evaluating 98 pairs of workout leggings. We wore, worked out in, and washed the leggings, assessing them for quality, fit, feel, opacity, durability, and overall value. And we gave them a score between 1 (would not recommend) and 5 (highly recommend) in those key categories.After testing 98 pairs of workout leggings, we found a bunch worth recommending. And there were some leggings we really loved that didn’t make our final list. Those leggings lost points in one or more key categories—or they didn’t fit a superlative as perfectly as another pair. But we’d be remiss not to mention some of our runner-ups: Because the waistband on these leggings sits high on your waist, it means that the panel across your stomach lies flat. It makes for a really comfortable pair of high rise gym leggings. You don’t have to worry about getting that bright red band that cuts across your middle when you have a narrow band on your leggings. All of our women's gym leggings are designed for an optimal work out, whether you're running, lifting weights or training for mobility. While wearing a waist trainer, a person may feel as though they have a decreased appetite. However, this change is due to the garment squeezing the stomach. It is important to follow a healthful diet and eat the right amount of nutritious food. Degree by Reflex’s Fleece-Lined Leggings were our favorite budget-friendly fleece-lined leggings. They earned a perfect score in every key category, proving comfortable, durable, and squat-proof. But we found them a little too tight in the waist.