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Because there's no such thing as too many leggings, tbh.

In the ever-expanding world of workout clothes, one brand has emerged as a frontrunner in the popularity contest, especially when it comes to leggings. Athleisure giant Lululemon offers plenty of legging options that truly do it all: Wear ‘em to yoga or Pilates, for a run or walk, during a bike ride or bootcamp class, or when you’re just lounging at home.

Why invest in Lululemon leggings? Well, considering how much mileage you expect from your leggings, they’ve got to deliver. This activewear wardrobe staple must be durable and comfortable if you’re going to live in them 24/7. Leggings that fit snugly with just enough breathability are key—you want to have a full range of movement so you can do your cardio and strength training without constantly adjusting your ‘fit.

Whether your regimen is lifting heavy and long runs, Pilates and planks, or restorative yoga and chill walks, having the right leggings as part of your fitness uniform will make all the difference. Not only will you feel better, you will also very likely perform better, too. Because when you don’t have to think too hard about which clothes to wear to the gym, you can use that mind space to focus on actually working out—what a concept, right?

From cropped styles to high-rise options with pockets, shop the top 10 Lululemon leggings that fitness professionals swear by, organized by the type of workout and lifestyle you’re shopping for.

"All my shorter folks know the struggle: You find the perfect legging, but they bunch around the ankle with extra fabric because you're vertically challenged," says Alicia Ferguson, a certified yoga teacher and co-founder of BK Yoga Club in New York City. "These pre-cropped leggings are ideal because they touch just below the ankle on 5'3" and under people. As a shorter woman, I feel seen."

"These keep you cool and comfortable with its Everlux sweat-wicking fabric," Ferguson says. "That means if the hot yoga class spikes from 80 to 105 degrees, these leggings can handle all the smoke—I mean sweat."

Ferguson is "obsessed" with these best-sellers, which are made of lightweight fabric that keeps its shape no matter how often you wash and wear them. "They provide frictionless movement when running, especially if you have thick thighs," she says. "No fussing with sagging waistlines and loose fabric. I’m currently training for a 10K, and these have been my go-tos."

"I love boxing and dancing in these, [which] are great for any cardio-driven workout or strength workout," says Deja Riley, an instructor at Mirror and a Lululemon ambassador. "They're another very breathable legging [and] great on days you decide to get in some extra training."

These leggings were actually the first Lululemon style that Riley fell for. "This would be my go-to legging if I was lounging or doing something like a restorative yoga class or meditation," Riley says. "They're super super soft, I mean like fluffy pillow soft."

Training for speed? These leggings gotchu. Available in sizes 0-20, they stay in place even through your most intense drills and laps.

Glowing Review: "I am 5’9” 140lbs(ish), muscular build, and I purchased a size 6. I love these tights; they are light enough to comfortably spend the day in the sun. They fit well, with maybe just a bit of extra room in the waist. Would definitely buy again."

Flared leggings are baaaaack. That's right, your middle school staple is having a moment, but this time around, they're a little more grown-up. Take your pick out of 11 colors and prints, from poolside blue to summery floral.

Glowing Review: "These tights are just pretty as can be. They are soft too. I am a long lean type. Bought my usual size 6 and it's perfect to wear to yoga class in my platform flip flops. Normally, I would not wear a floral print. But I'm glad I made an exception. These tights make me happy."

This Align style comes at a higher inseam (31" instead of 25"), but still delivers all of its beloved design details, including buttery soft, four-way stretch fabric and two side pockets. Stashing your phone and cards when your hands are full has never been easier.

Glowing Review: "These pants are very comfortable and easy to workout in. They squeeze you in all the right spots and true to size. Highly recommend."

It should come as no surprise that the cropped version of this Lulu favorite is just as popular as the full-length style. They have low compression, making them snug enough so they stay put but not so tight that you're struggling to breathe.

Glowing Review: "Love how soft these are. Only worn a few times but fit is good, I’m 5’ 2”, size 4, and the waist is above the belly button on me, the pockets are the best for my phone. And as a petite woman I love the 17” length — I’d love more crops for the summer."

Sweat-wicking material and a high-rise fit make these leggings a must for your next Pilates class. There's a drop-in pocket on the back of the waistband, which stays put regardless of whether you're in downward dog or child's pose.

Glowing Review: "Love these leggings. This is my second pair, and they seem to be holding up well like my other ones. I have an athletic figure with a short straight waist and they stay put for hot yoga. I understand what some folks may be saying about them showing sweat, but honestly I don’t understand the obsession with this feature. They dry out quickly, and in hot yoga it’s inevitable. To me, they’re the perfect legging with the perfect fabric and fit."

For some, the popularity of Lululemon seems like a recent phenomenon that happened in a few short years. In reality, the Vancouver-based company has been around since 1998, first launching with yoga wear before expanding into the broader athleisure category. People swear by the versatility of the brand's products.

"Lululemon is synonymous with its premium yoga gear, but over the pandemic, I took up running and added HIIT workouts to my fitness routine," Ferguson says. "Lululemon leggings, to my surprise, carried me through my new movement practices."

Leggings are low-key difficult to shop for. On the one hand, they are technically tights, so yes, they should fit snug. But on the other hand, you don't want to feel like you're running in shapewear. Since most legging material stretches, size down when in doubt. If the waistband can fit more than two fingers comfortably, they're probably a little too loose.