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Gym leggings - why so hard

45 replies

MistyTrains2 · 03/11/2023 21:22

I'm trying to find gym leggings.

I have bigger thighs and a small waist, so generally a Small is way too skin tight, but a Medium gapes a little at the waist. Plain shiny material tends to show cellulite through it no matter how thick.

Alphalete - good but thigh friction has caused a tear.

Gym Shark and Fabletics shiny ones - show cellulite.

Need to be squat proof.

Any ideas?

OP posts:
onlyfoolsanddonkeys · 03/11/2023 22:01

Nike for me too. Good quality and I like the understated design

Scarydinosaurs · 03/11/2023 21:55

Queenike- I buy from Amazon. They’re my favourite ones. Comfy, squat proof, pockets.

mum11970 · 03/11/2023 21:52

Sturdy by Design

Fifireee · 03/11/2023 21:51

Dunnes do excellent cheap sportswear.

cfmtb · 03/11/2023 21:49

Myprotein but also Sculpt!! They're amazing

Sidebeforeself · 03/11/2023 21:46

Lululemon. Not cheap but will fit perfectly and last for ages

EarringsandLipstick · 03/11/2023 21:46

FLOWER1982 · 03/11/2023 21:24

Decathlon

Have never seen anything (gymwear-wise) but cheap tat in Decathlon (maybe it's just the one near me).

EarringsandLipstick · 03/11/2023 21:45

DinoDunks · 03/11/2023 21:26

Nike.

I am the same with a small waist.

Nike for me too. They are great.

I also like Sweaty Betty & Lululemon but too pricey & fit for Lululemon can be a bit hit & miss

Gymmum82 · 03/11/2023 21:44

Sweaty Betty are not squat proof.
I like gymshark and ryderwear but I tend to stay away from the shiny ones

Foxblue · 03/11/2023 21:40

Aybl! They are about to have a black Friday sale on 6th of November - the Core and Balance leggings are great

Roserunner · 03/11/2023 21:40

I swear by tikiboo. My size has gone between a large 12 and up to 16 and the same leggings still fit nicely and are very flattering as well as squat proof.

Namechangenamechanged · 03/11/2023 21:30

I love gymshark adapt seamless animal print leggings. I can’t see how they’d show cellulite, they’re quite thick and sort of patterned so they don’t show anything. They fit like a glove everywhere.

shakeitoffsis · 03/11/2023 21:29

I like h and m sports tights. They have loads of designs and are squat proof

DinoDunks · 03/11/2023 21:26

Nike.

I am the same with a small waist.

Gnomegnomegnome · 03/11/2023 21:25

I like MYPROTEIN and h and m.

gerji98 · 03/11/2023 21:24

sweaty betty! I have small waist and big thighs/bum and they fit great in a small,
no gaping at all which is usually a massive issue for me!

the super sculpt are fab - can usually get some on vinted for £10-£15 ish

FLOWER1982 · 03/11/2023 21:24

Decathlon

hellohellothere · 03/11/2023 21:24

You would likely need small in sweaty Betty.

hellohellothere · 03/11/2023 21:23

Sweaty Betty are great, and generous sizing. I'm a 12 and I fit into the medium. They are sculpting and comfortable and hold all the wobble in. Plenty for cheap on vinted.

dementedpixie · 03/11/2023 21:22

I like matalan leggings

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