THE SHORTS GUIDE

Finally find the leggings you’ve been looking for.

THE SHORTS GUIDE

Finally find the leggings you’ve been looking for.

THE SHORTS GUIDE

Finally find the leggings you’ve been looking for.

THE SHORTS GUIDE

Finally find the leggings you’ve been looking for.

Workout Shorts Checklist

We’ve put together the key things the best women’s gym shorts should deliver, no matter how you train. Whether you need shorts that can handle marathon sessions, thicker no-show styles for leg day, or stretchy second-skin biker shorts for yoga or Pilates, we’ll help you find your perfect pair.

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Moisture-wicking material

You might not always leave the gym sweat-free, but you can still stay dry and comfortable. The best women’s workout shorts use moisture-wicking fabric to help manage sweat, so you can stay focused from warm-up to cool-down.

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Squat-Proof Guarantee

Squat-proof shorts are a great alternative to leggings, especially in warmer weather. For confident coverage in deep squats or downward dogs, choose thicker, high-quality fabrics that stay opaque as you move.

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Don’t Ride Up

Your shorts staying put is non-negotiable. Avoid distractions with secure waistbands and stay-in-place hems, so your workout shorts don’t ride up—no matter how intense things get.

Shop By Collection

From Vital’s sweat-wicking performance fabric to Luna's old-school lifting logo, there’s a sports shorts for whatever you’ve got planned. And when they’re this cute and versatile, you might as well add a few to the rotation.

Best Women’s Gym Shorts By Activity

Whether you’re hip thrusting, squatting, snatching, or sprinting, the right fit can level up your workout. From longer biker shorts to shorter cuts, 2-in-1 styles, and buttery-soft fabrics, find the pair that suits the way you train.

Lifting

The best women’s lifting shorts need to be squat-proof. When your session changes on the fly, you want coverage you can trust—whether you’re bench pressing or back squatting. Flattering contour details and bum scrunches are a bonus for an extra confidence boost.

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Running

For running shorts, a few essentials matter most: pockets for your keys and phone, sweat-wicking fabric, chafe-reducing design, and reflective details to help you stay safe and seen.

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Hybrid

Hybrid shorts need to do it all — from the rig to the rower, they should be durable enough to handle whatever your session throws at them, and comfortable enough to move with you through every activity.

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