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

If you can find them, MPH . It's a IS brave that I've come across in TK Maxx very occasionally. I think they might be a "tall" brand. Either way, I have some capri length gym leggings of theirs which had 10 years hard use before they finally gave up the ghost a few weeks ago.

Gap! Wait til they have an offer on. It’s the best most hard wearing active wear in that price range imo.

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.

Supermarket, H&M, Primark, Matalan, sports shops, charity shops... lots of options with varied prices.

I’ve got some M&S Goodmove leggings and my usual size 12 feels tight. Am I just bigger than I thought it are they meant to feel tight? They’re difficult to get on and off!

definitely

I really rate M&S Good Move, and by far my longest lasting gym wear was some capri short I bought one January from Tesco - they are about 10 years old and worn at least weekly; they are only now starting to look a bit tatty.

I don't see a vast amount of difference between Sweaty Betty, Lulumon and midrange stuff from M&S; Decathlon stuff can be hit and miss - some great, some not so much.

Decathlon

Their stuff is excellent and well within your budget. It's easily the best VFM for leggings/shorts/capris

Don't go for the over-priced stuff, where you have to wait for a sale, though the performance of both New Balance and Nike might make that worthwhile

And check out TKMaxx - it's variable what they have in, but I've bought serious performance brands like 2XU at a huge discount. Also very good for tops in general, where comfortableness is more of a factor than performance.

Get one thing that fits well from a shop and then go back to Vinted for same brand and size.

M&S and sainsburys activewear is decent, but really keep your eyes on the sales, sweaty Betty have great sales as do Nike. Nike in particular you can pick some great leggings up for under £30

Nike leggings I live in but I always get them when they are on sale/cheap. Often via very or studio so can be returned

M&S and Sainsburys. Trust me, I’ve tried all sorts and for quality v value these are the best.

Agreed with this. And will be well in your budget

I think bottom halves of fit kit are not where you want to cut too many corners ... otherwise it's false economy. I've H and M running leggings that are 5+ years old and still doi my well. They have been sweated in, washed numerous times, worn in baking heat and pulled on and off quite carelessly at times. You want fabric that can withstand these stresses and hopefully still make you feel really good in them, appearance wise

If you are in it for the long haul go towards the best you can afford. Keep the receipt then if they don't deliver you take them back

I usually get mine in the Gymshark sale, however, I have some Tesco leggings that MIL bought me forever ago and they're really good quality! Not see through and haven't bobbled. They must be at least 5 years old!

I’ve got a couple of pairs of Sweaty Betty and Lululemon leggings and whilst they’re very nice, soft and comfortable, I would say Fabletics are even better. I think as a new member you can get 2 pairs for £24, just remember to cancel the subscription before the first payment comes out.

For other gym clothes, Vinted. If you don’t mind second hand. I’ve bought several things from there recently, for a fraction of the price brand new and I’ve been so pleased with what I’ve received.

M and S have loads

decathlon
but you need to try them on. their sizing is french, i.e. quite small.

Asda gym leggings were recommended to me about 5 years ago and they have outlasted all others with the exception of Sweaty Betty (sale purchase).

Also I have some next ones and they don't fit as well.

Just to say though that I have two pairs of sweaty Betty leggings. They were reduced but still around £60 but honestly they are a massive investment. I've had mine around 3 or 4 years and they are still like brand new!

Another vote for Matalan, I bought some in there years ago as my beach / sea / SUP leggings and they are great, nice and thick, wash well and they still look like new despite spending a lot of time in the water, they are also quick drying so I can drive home without getting changed.

H&M, they have the big phone pockets, don't fall down (looking at you, Reebok) and come in a variety of colours for about £17. I'm a 14 and size medium is perfect.

Matalan capri leggings are good value and not see through

Yeah exercise leggings are out of control.

5 years ago they were £6/7

I had a glance on New Look yesterday (so nowhere particularly fancy) and they go for £15 a pop for a pair of basic leggings.

What a racket.

M&S are as good as Sweaty Betty and a fraction of the price