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Workout leggings that don't fall down?!

43 replies

northernmamax · 25/04/2024 12:39

I've recently started Couch to 5K and the only thing ruining it (apart from the urge to want to die every time I run) is my leggings keep falling down so I'm having to pull them up every 30 bloody seconds!

Any suggestions for ones that actually stay up 🤣

OP posts:
ranoutofquinoaandprosecco · 25/04/2024 12:40

The marks and Spencer good move range is pretty good and not too expensive either.

TokyoSushi · 25/04/2024 12:46

Sweaty Betty Power Leggings, but get them in really good condition off Vinted so they aren't ££££

AmaryllisChorus · 25/04/2024 12:48

Decathlon. Best leggings I've found for workout. Opaque but not too thick and stay put.

BobGalaxy · 25/04/2024 13:10

Do they have a drawstring inside the waistband? I have a pair of Karrimor running leggings from Sports Direct and they stay put with the drawstring done up.

dementedpixie · 25/04/2024 13:13

I like the matalan ones

StarsBeneathMyFeet · 25/04/2024 13:30

Rainbows and sprinkles are by far the comfiest leggings I’ve ever owned! Don’t slide down when I run or powerlift.

Comefromaway · 25/04/2024 13:40

Swetty Betty

Mynewnameis · 25/04/2024 13:41

M&s or sweaty Betty hasn't fallen down. My bum is gigantic though.
Llama ones are very comfy but I found quite thin.

ChuckMater · 25/04/2024 13:52

dementedpixie · 25/04/2024 13:13

I like the matalan ones

I have 2 pairs of matalan ones and they are great! Really stay put and very comfy

madameparis · 25/04/2024 13:54

If you want to spend a bit more money - Sweaty Betty. They are great fabric, don’t move and they wash and stay brand new in appearance for years.

Cheaper option - I really like matalan gym leggings.

TheyCalledherPatience · 25/04/2024 13:55

Another vote for Sweaty Betty, well worth the price as they don't fall down and last really well.

Zephyry · 25/04/2024 13:59

Hate to say but my sweaty Betty ones really don't fall down. So comfy too

Barbarachicken · 25/04/2024 14:01

I exercise a lot and have bought a lot of leggings. By far the best ones for me have been Sweaty Betty power, and matalan. Never have to adjust/hoik these ones up.

alloalloallo · 25/04/2024 14:03

Another vote for the Matalan ones.

I've got a couple of pairs and they’re comfortable and have never fallen down

ElaineMBenes · 25/04/2024 14:05

Gymshark. They're amazing

Ohyay · 25/04/2024 14:06

Next active range. Around £24. I rate them!

MissFizzyPop · 25/04/2024 14:09

Lucy Locket Loves and Flanci work for me

Q124 · 25/04/2024 14:10

ElaineMBenes · 25/04/2024 14:05

Gymshark. They're amazing

Gymshark are OK for lifting but are absolutely rubbish for running for me. Don't stay up at all.

MrsDooDaa · 25/04/2024 14:12

Agree with PP, for running you need leggings with a drawstring.

MoveOnTheCards · 25/04/2024 14:27

Under Armour high waisted, stay put for me.

ElaineMBenes · 25/04/2024 14:36

Q124 · 25/04/2024 14:10

Gymshark are OK for lifting but are absolutely rubbish for running for me. Don't stay up at all.

Really? Mine don't move!! They're the only ones i can run in.

whirlyhead · 25/04/2024 14:38

Sweaty betty though they aren't cheap so go to eBay/vinted. Adidas are good and more reasonably priced.

Saintmariesleuth · 25/04/2024 14:46

I have a couple of pairs from the girlfriend collective that work well for the gym and running. I prefer the 7/8 length.

Cheaper options are puma and nike. I've bought a couple of pairs of each with drawstrings and they have also been great for both running and the gym.

I do find with running leggings you need to avoid anything remotely baggy- they need to be fitted and allow you to fully move, but not 'straining at the seams'. I'm pear shaped, so anything that is loose on the waist will slide down.

Dededadada · 25/04/2024 14:47

Another vote for matalan, I have the ones with the wide band and they don't budge!