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Where can I buy workout clothes if I’m too mean to pay £50 for gym leggings?

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vincettenoir · 07/08/2023 08:33

I need a high street store so I can try them off. I have previously bought stuff on Vinted that doesn’t fit well.

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TheDogsMother · 13/08/2023 21:43

Definitely M & S Goodmove.

MrsCarson · 13/08/2023 21:42

I've had a nice pair from Tesco and also sale ones very cheap from Decathlon.

Snowpaw · 13/08/2023 21:33

I know you don't want high street, but I absolutely recommend the leggings from LOVALL https://lovall.com/collections/sports-leggings

Really good quality, opaque fabric, comfortable and wash well. I've had about 4 pairs from there.

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louderthan · 13/08/2023 21:31

TK Maxx, Decathlon, Primark, Tesco, Sainsburys, Sports Direct

liveforsummer · 13/08/2023 21:21

Get the fabletics 2 for £24 then remember to cancel. The sizing is pretty accurate. Mine are so comfy and have really lasted

PinkBuffalo · 13/08/2023 21:11

All my stuff comes from sports direct
I wear football shorts from there and T-shirts from primark. They wash and dry quick
all my sports bras are from sorts direct

completely agree the prices are much higher than even a year ago

Pastlast · 13/08/2023 21:05

Mountain warehouse

Thiswayorthatway · 13/08/2023 19:20

M&S or Sainsbury’s

sabrinareads · 13/08/2023 19:13

Check mnmdirect 😊

CatherineMaitland · 13/08/2023 13:31

Beginner runner and been very happy with everything I have bought from M&S Goodmove.

FabFitFifties · 12/08/2023 23:39

I have ASDA blackout leggings - I have 3 pairs, which are 3 years old, don't fall down, and still look new. They have a sheen

Gettingbysomehow · 07/08/2023 12:21

I wear any old crap in the gym. Cheap tracksuit bottoms and teashirt. Its only going in the wash afterwards.

tellmewhentheLangshiplandscoz · 07/08/2023 12:19

EarringsandLipstick · 07/08/2023 11:34

I think of you are doing serious, regular exercise - HIIT, weights - and working hard, cheap gear doesn't cut it.

It's see-through, non-wicking & isn't comfortable.

I wore Primark too for years, but now I wear mostly Nike, some Under Armour. I'd love Sweaty Betty but even sale prices are too high for me. The Lululemon stuff I tried never suited me - so I suppose it's very individual.

On a cost-per-wear basis my Nike gear holds up really well.

Yes and also when trying on make sure you try squatting so you know the the fabric a) feels strong and b) check they don't show the world your pants through Grin

PokemonPasta · 07/08/2023 12:09

I'm a big fan of the amazon crz brand.

floribunda18 · 07/08/2023 11:41

I do yoga, weights, cardio, callisthenics, running and the cheap stuff I mentioned (TU, Amazon (selectively), Decathlon, Sports Direct) holds up really well. Though it isn't as cheap as it used to be.

EarringsandLipstick · 07/08/2023 11:34

I think of you are doing serious, regular exercise - HIIT, weights - and working hard, cheap gear doesn't cut it.

It's see-through, non-wicking & isn't comfortable.

I wore Primark too for years, but now I wear mostly Nike, some Under Armour. I'd love Sweaty Betty but even sale prices are too high for me. The Lululemon stuff I tried never suited me - so I suppose it's very individual.

On a cost-per-wear basis my Nike gear holds up really well.

floribunda18 · 07/08/2023 11:20

Just went on Decathlon and yes, the price of leggings seems to have trebled in three or four years. My last ones were definitely £9.99- £14.99 in 2019/20 and are still going strong, and they don't seem to make that kind any more. I have fleecy/fuzzy lined ones for winter and slightly thinner ones for summer.

Holscgnmusch · 07/08/2023 11:16

Holscgnmusch · 07/08/2023 11:14

Nein! I bought this specific pair for a marathon and by complete coincidence am wearing them today!!!

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I think they were from sports direct or somewhere like that. They’re the thick, slightly shiny sort of lyrca and not see through at all.

Holscgnmusch · 07/08/2023 11:14

floribunda18 · 07/08/2023 11:09

I've never paid as little as £6/7 for leggings though, I assume they would be splitting in five minutes or so thin that my knickers would show through.

Nein! I bought this specific pair for a marathon and by complete coincidence am wearing them today!!!

floribunda18 · 07/08/2023 11:13

H&M also do the best sports bras I've ever had. DDs and I all have them now and they are great for DD1 (size 8, 32B bra) (S) DD2 (size 10 - 34DD bra) (M) and me (size 12/14 36 DD bra) (L).

floribunda18 · 07/08/2023 11:09

Also TU (Sainsbury's) has some great stuff in.

floribunda18 · 07/08/2023 11:09

I've never paid as little as £6/7 for leggings though, I assume they would be splitting in five minutes or so thin that my knickers would show through.

floribunda18 · 07/08/2023 11:08

Decathlon, Amazon, Sports Direct.

I don't mind getting some branded Nike and Adidas stuff as it can be very good but usually when it's on sale.

Holscgnmusch · 07/08/2023 11:06

barnefri · 07/08/2023 10:14

Yes, I agree.

The Decathlon yoga bottoms (which are really good quality) were £9.99 in 2020. A year ago, they were £12.99.

I’ve just looked and they’re £19.99, temporarily on a special offer at £17.99. The price rises are nuts.

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Yep totally! I assume it’s driven chiefly by athleisure / wellness trends, so these items are now sold as a lifestyle & fashion thing rather than simply functional items (however they are simply functional items).

They’re just trying it on.

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