19 Best Gym Leggings With Pockets 2023: Nike to Lululemon

Publish date: 2024-05-18

Gym leggings with pockets are the holy grail of gym leggings. Sure, we lean on plenty of pairs of super soft yoga pants and plain black leggings as part of our everyday wardrobe, but gym leggings with pockets – i.e. the ones we actually exercise in – are a different ball game entirely.

To the untrained eye, gym leggings all look the same. Ditto for sports bras. How much difference can there really be? Well, a lot! Trust us on that one. When it comes to running or heading to the gym, leggings with pockets are GLAMOUR's absolute must-have, can't-live-without item. And even the professionals agree – everything's better with pockets.

Lucie Cowan, Master Trainer at Third Space says her favourite gym leggings with pockets are from a running brand called Pressio. “Their leggings are compression-style thermal leggings, and the material makes me feel super supported yet not restricted in any way,” she says. “Despite being called thermal, they are lightweight and breathable, and never make me sweaty even if doing intense cardio. They are thick enough to give me a streamlined aesthetic, whilst being high enough in the waist that they are comfortable when I hinge from the hip in moves such as deadlifts, and when I'm sat on a spin bike teaching a class with mirrors in front and behind me. They have a pocket on the side which is super handy and fits my phone perfectly, yet when not in use, you wouldn't know it was there.”

While Gymbox personal trainer, Martena David recommends Sweaty Betty’s Power Leggings – “they stay put and you’re able to move comfortably through all your main lifts and movement patterns” – and sustainable activewear brand TALA; “if you’re looking more mid-market, Tala has recently launched ‘Formtech’ pocket leggings, perfect for running! A brand that centres around sustainability by using quality recycled fabric. It’s a great way to do your bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.”

The best gym leggings with pockets 2023 at a glance:

  • Power Gym Leggings, £80, Sweaty Betty
  • Girlfriend Collective High Waisted Pocket Legging, £70, The Sports Edit
  • YMO Kickstart Pocket 7/8 Legging, £58, The Sports Edit
  • Fast and Free High-Rise Tight 25", £108, Lululemon
  • Lorna Jane Amy Phone Pocket Ankle Biter Gym Leggings, £84, John Lewis

    • Whether it's discreet zipped waistband pockets for fitting keys, bank cards or our running headphones, or super-slim side drop-in style pouches on the thigh for safely storing your phone, all our picks will ensure you never have to worry about all your valuables falling out next time you're in a downward dog, and leave you hands-free for your next jog.

    So, take the time here to plod through our exhaustive kit list – where we've rounded up our favourite styles from Nike, Lululemon, Sweaty Betty and more. Trust us – once you've worn one pair of leggings featuring plenty of pockets, you'll never look back.

    Ahead, our shopping edit of the best gym leggings with pockets.

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