Best Gym Leggings for Women UK: Training, Yoga & Lifestyle
Finding the best gym leggings for women in the UK isn't about chasing trends or buying what's popular on Instagram. It's about finding leggings that actually work—for your training, your body, and your life.
The wrong leggings slip down mid-workout. They become see-through during squats. They pill after a few washes or lose their shape within months. The right leggings? You forget you're wearing them. They move with you, support you, and last years—not weeks.
Here's how to find the best gym leggings for women in the UK, broken down by what you actually need them for.
What Makes the Best Gym Leggings?
Before we dive into specific styles, here's what separates mediocre leggings from the ones that actually deliver:
High-Waisted Design High-waisted leggings stay put during intense workouts. Mid-rise or low-rise leggings slip, gap, and require constant adjustment. High-waisted is non-negotiable.
Squat-Proof Fabric If your leggings aren't squat-proof, they're not gym leggings. Quality leggings use dense, durable fabric that maintains opacity through any movement.
Moisture-Wicking & Breathability Training generates heat and sweat. Your leggings need to wick moisture away and breathe. Synthetic blends (nylon and spandex) outperform cotton every time.
Durability Cheap leggings pill, fade, and lose their shape after a few washes. The best gym leggings are built to last—100 washes minimum.
True-to-Size Fit Leggings that require sizing up or down are a pain. The best gym leggings fit true to size and feel supportive without being restrictive.
Best Gym Leggings for Training
If you're lifting, doing CrossFit, Hyrox, or high-intensity training, you need leggings built for performance.
What to Look For:
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High support and compression – Keeps everything in place during explosive movements
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Secure pockets – For your phone, keys, or gym card
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Durable, thick fabric – Handles friction from barbells, rowing machines, and floor work
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Squat-proof guarantee – No compromises
Empower Pocket Training Leggings are engineered specifically for this. High-waisted, squat-proof, with secure pockets that don't bounce. Built to handle deadlifts, box jumps, and everything in between. Available in black, camo, and dark blue.
These leggings are guaranteed for 100 washes or 2 years. Rips and tears covered. That's how confident we are in their durability.
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Best Gym Leggings for Yoga & Pilates
Yoga and pilates demand different things from your leggings. You need flexibility, softness, and comfort—without sacrificing support.
What to Look For:
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Super soft, stretchy fabric – Moves with you through every pose
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No front seam – Prevents discomfort during seated poses and forward folds
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High-waisted design – Stays in place during inversions and deep stretches
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Breathable and quick-dry – Perfect for hot yoga or vinyasa flows
Origin 2.0 High-Waisted Super Soft Leggings are the gold standard for yoga and pilates. Made from 80% nylon and 20% spandex, they're genuinely squat-proof while feeling like a second skin. The brushed, sanded finish is soft against your skin, and the seamless front design means zero distraction.
Available in carbon grey, red, navy, forest green, blue, and black. Each colour is versatile enough for yoga class and everyday wear.
Built for Life Guarantee: 100 washes or 2 years. Rips and tears covered.
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Best Gym Leggings for Lifestyle & Everyday Wear
Sometimes you want leggings that work for the gym, the coffee shop, and the school run—without looking like you're trying too hard.
What to Look For:
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Versatile, neutral colours – Black, grey, navy—colours that go with everything
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Comfortable, non-restrictive fit – Supportive but not overly compressive
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Durable enough for daily wear – Won't pill, fade, or lose shape
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Stylish enough for everyday life – Looks good outside the gym
Empower Lifestyle Leggings strike the perfect balance. They're built with the same quality and durability as our training leggings but designed for all-day comfort. Perfect for light gym sessions, errands, travel, or just living your life.
High-waisted, squat-proof, and backed by the same 100-wash guarantee.
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Why UK Women Choose Exsto Leggings
The best gym leggings for women in the UK aren't about hype or influencer endorsements. They're about quality, durability, and real performance.
Built for Life Guarantee Every pair of Exsto leggings is guaranteed for 100 washes or 2 years. Rips, tears, or loss of shape? We replace them. No other brand backs their product like this.
Athlete-Tested, Not Model-Worn Every person you see on our site is a real Exsto customer. No hired models. No airbrushed nonsense. Just people who train hard and trust our gear to keep up.
Premium Manufacturing, Small-Batch Production We don't flood the market with fast fashion. We build leggings that last, reduce waste, and feel better. Quality over quantity, always.
Made for Real Life Our leggings work for the 6am CrossFit session, the school run, the coffee shop, and repeat—without pilling, sagging, or falling apart.
How to Choose the Best Gym Leggings for You
For Intense Training: Choose Empower Training Leggings – High support, secure pockets, built for performance.
For Yoga & Pilates: Choose Origin 2.0 Leggings – Super soft, seamless front, perfect for flexibility and comfort.
For Everyday Wear: Choose Empower Lifestyle Leggings – Versatile, comfortable, stylish enough for life outside the gym.
The Bottom Line
The best gym leggings for women in the UK are high-waisted, squat-proof, and made from quality materials that last. They should feel like a second skin and stay put through every workout.
Exsto leggings tick every box. They're built for training, yoga, pilates, and everyday life. They're durable, comfortable, and backed by a guarantee that shows we stand behind our product.
Your training deserves leggings that work as hard as you do.
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