What can I wear instead of leggings at the gym?

[Feckinlego]

I can't bear anything tight around my legs. Not confident enough for shorts. I wear joggers but they can be heavy. Any recommendations for lightweight bottoms? I'm only 5ft 1 so nothing that would drown me. Ta!

Wear the shorts. I know it’s a cliche to say no one cares, but it’s also true.

Flappy joggers would drive you nuts.

Shorts with leggings underneath

Wear the shorts.
Or something like this if you want something that looks a bit looser.

Yoga pants, either full length or cropped?

I’ve got these joggers and they are very lightweight

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B09V7B4K7Y?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_image

Yoga pants

But seriously, no one is looking at you. You may feel all eyes on you as you walk in - thats kind of normal - someone new - but everyone else is concentrating on themselves, their moves

You mention you can't bear anything tight on your legs, I totally get this, it's about comfort but what you look like. However for me also I found the gym clothes I initially bought were so not my style that they also made me feel a bit down. In the end I bought barrel leg joggers from cos and one stupidly expensive pair of wide leg sweat pants, all thin material. I'm comfortable and feel more myself.

Sweaty Betty Gaia pants are great. I'm sure you can get cheaper versions.

Loving the sweaty betty gaia, I used to wear gary all the time but the fit is weird lately. And those amazon ones look perfect too, will try both. Thanks for all the suggestions.

Definitely get something cuffed to the ankle; I'd probably favour a lightweight yoga pant with minimal volume in the leg to minimise flappability. Some yoga pants have a bit too much balloon to be suitable if you want to do some more serious movement.

Something like this? Try searching jogger leggings or training joggers

https://www.myprotein.com/sports-clothing/mp-women-s-tempo-training-joggers-dust-blue/13116832.html?affil=thggpsad&switchcurrency=GBP&shippingcountry=GB&variation=13116836&affil=mpppccampaign=71700000112624777&adtype=pla&producttid=13116836&gadsource=1&gbraid=0AAAAADuhnyFk-l2iK4rzZUU-Ei8YTVyk1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI6cDMnduohgMV0JtQBh1KugpzEAQYAyABEgLPpvDDBwE&gclsrc=aw.ds