12 Best Workout Leggings for Women in 2022

The Boost PowerHold High-Waisted 7/8 Leggings from Fabletics features compression which is meant to help with your workout. It also works hard to boost your booty with its innovative fabric and design. And even on more bloated days, these leggings manage to sculpt and smooth the mid-section with a high waist.

What I Love Most About Them: They hug me all over, making me look slimmer where it counts, while giving my butt a much-needed lift.

Highly rated and budget-friendly, these workout leggings come with a deep side pocket, convenient for a cell phone or even a slim water bottle. There's also a hidden pocket on the inside back of the pants and a gusseted crotch to keep your sensitive area from chafing.

What I Love Most About Them: I can easily slip them on and off regardless of how sweaty and sticky my legs are (during hot summer months), and they expand so if I'm heavier than usual, they still fit like a glove.

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These workout pants hit it out of the park in style and substance. Eight built-in resistance bands add constant tension as you move, which will help activate more muscles and increase your workout intensity.

What I Love Most About Them: I feel like I'm getting stronger while I wear them! The ruching is also very flattering.

If you've never worn Lululemon leggings, let me assure you that the hype is well-deserved. I have not met a pair of Lululemon pants that I did not love. These crop leggings are perfect for a run. Not only do they feel weightless, but they are also sweat-wicking, breathable, and stretch to make you comfy and supported.

What I Love Most About Them: They truly are the most comfortable leggings in the world. If you can splurge, these will become your go-to for workouts and everyday wear.

True to the name, these budget leggings on Amazon are truly buttery soft, and super-smooth. They're as basic as they come, with virtually no accolades beyond the fabric. And that's perfect if what you really want are leggings that are easy to slip on and aren't too thick or thin.

What I Love Most About Them: They are comfortable, simple, and the cheapest I've found that still boasts the quality I want from workout leggings.

If you're pregnant or postpartum, you'll appreciate the support these maternity leggings give. Extra stretchy with a waist panel that hits right under your bust, they're perfect for various maternity stages. You can also fold them over to find the right spot for you.

What I Love Most About Them: Long after my pregnancy, I can still wear these! Even though I wore them while I had a baby bump, the waist didn't get stretched out.

The Powervita fabric of these Athleta leggings is as soft as they come. An ultra high-rise pant, they can reach all the way up to a couple of inches under the bust (depending on your torso length). The three-layer waistband really smooths and supports.

What I Love Most About Them: This high waist is higher than the rest. Keep in mind, at 5'1" I'm short and these hit right under my bra, which is so optimal for workouts. I also love that my Athleta elation tights still look as good as new after many wears. They truly last and are worth the price tag.

This unitard by Wear One's At provides seamless all-in-one support during your workout. It's moisture-wicking, quick-drying, and comes with UV50 sun protection. Like many regular leggings, this one is stretchy with compression fabric that sculpts the body.

What I Love Most About Them: I look effortlessly fab while working out when I wear them. They have a Tracy Anderson "look chic while you exercise" vibe to them.

What sets these leggings apart from the rest is their plant-based fabric. Still stretchy, soft, and breathable, Reprise Aspen leggings are made of fibers derived from the pulp of trees, not polyester (a kind of plastic).

What I Love Most About Them: They are buttery smooth and super soft. I also appreciate that they're made with sustainability in mind. Less plastic in the world is a great thing! When I put these leggings on, they also feel snug but still comfortable. I love them for cold days because the fabric is thicker than most leggings I've tried on.

Reinventing the tried-and-true leggings, this pair has a flattering skirt attached. Soft and comfortable, we love the 2-in-1 approach for when you wear a shorter top and want some coverage for your butt.

What I Love Most About Them: The skirt is super cute and slimming. When I wear these I feel put-together and chic!

We appreciate brands that are, as the name says, inclusive. If you're between 2XS to 6XL, this brand has you covered. These high-waisted yoga pants provide comfort, while also being moisture-wicking, stretchy, and supportive.

What I Love Most About Them: The fun patterns! Camo is featured here, but on their site, you'll find so many different bold designs.