It's official: the best gym leggings have pockets – shop our faves now (2024)

Calling all yogis looking to up their legwear game this year. This pair has been designed specifically for your movements on the yoga mat.

Better yet? They've been made from lululemon's weightless Nulu fabric so that you won't even know they're there come savasana.

Pockets: There's a pocket for your keys or card but don't worry; it won't ruin your flow. It's small and hidden.

After the perfect blend of style and functionality? Look no further than these Stella McCartney for Adidas leggings. Cut for a close, high-rise fit, they feature laser cut holes and translucent mesh panels for extra ventilation while the psychedelic allover nature-inspired print keeps things decidedly chic.

Pockets: you bet. There's a small back pocket ideal for slipping your house key into.

Seamless gym leggings that don't skimp on pockets are hard to find, but that's where Decathlon comes in.

Their in-house brand Domyos has designed a high-waisted pair that prioritises your comfort with a second-skin feel without you having to leave your phone at home.

Oh, and there's also a matching seamless fitness sports bra and cropped top from the same range, just waiting to be added to the bag.

Pockets: Keys? Gym card? Phone? Whatever your companion of choice, there's a hip pocket ready to accommodate.

It's no wonder these red-hot leggings are a Myprotein bestseller. Made with sweat-wicking technology, the quick-drying fabric is treated with a hydrophilic finish that's designed to draw moisture away from the body and absorb sweat. Oh, and they're currently on sale for less than a tenner! Run, don't walk.

Pockets: Phone-approved mesh side pocket? Check.

Regardless of the exercise, these classic black bottoms are here to perform. All you need to do is slip into them, stash your phone in the side pocket, grab your gym trainers and get going.

Pockets: Remember that side pocket we mentioned? Well, there are two (!!) of them – one on each leg.

Nike's Go leggings are pretty much suitable for every legging roundup around thanks to their superior quality, luxuriously comfortable second-skin feel and ability to see you through any workout you take on.

Not working out? We wouldn't be surprised if you wanted to slip them on, regardless.

Pockets: Of course, Nike's most versatile leggings are just as versatile in the pocket department, with six (yes, six) different pockets to choose from. That's two angled seamless side pockets, three drop-in waistband pockets and one zip pocket on the thigh.

Ready to take your weekly vinyasa yoga practice to all new heights? Well, then, you'll need the right bottoms for the job.

Enter: Sweaty Betty's super soft yoga tights. Made from unbelievably comfy fabric that will support you as you flow and featuring an adjustable waistband to keep your pants perfectly positioned in the most precarious of poses, these guys are more than up for it.

Pockets: Yogis also need a spot to store their valuables and not-so-valuables (hello, post-flow snacks), so there's a sneaky slip pocket on the side.

H&M has been providing us with affordable sportswear that can hold its own in the toughest of training sessions for ages. The brand's DryMove™ fabric helps to wick away moisture from your skin, rivalling that of dedicated activewear brands.

And now that we know we can get affordable sportswear that will hold its own whilst also holding our phones, we think we may love the brand even more.

Pockets: two leg pockets (one on either side) make for easy access to your mobile phone or gym pass.

It's no secret that we're big fans of Varley, but one look in this cutie's direction and it's easy to see why. Dreamy-hued patterns and stylish cuts are the norm.

Plus, once you pull them on for your next Pilates class, you'll know that's not all they bring to the reformer. They're buttery soft, breathable and ready to wick your sweat away.

Pockets: You may not be able to see it but trust us – there's a hidden pocket built into these leggings.

The Sports Edit has been stocking some of our favourite gym leggings for years, so it makes sense that they would do a stellar job once they decided to design their own.

The brand named YMO (You Me Ours) aims to give gym-goers precisely what they want from their gym wear. And with a sculpting compressive fit, high-rise waistband, two pockets and a five-star rating, it looks like these 7/8 leggings are doing just that.

Pockets: Naturally, they knew what we really wanted was an easy-access pocket big enough to fit our phone and a secure smaller pocket for our keys.

Performance-based leggings get us excited. But performance-based leggings that look as good as they feel when we're working up a sweat in 'em? Don't even get us started...

These beauts have the stunning blue ombre going for them, a supportive high waist, panels for ventilation where you need it most and are made from stretchy reflective fabric with a hydrophilic finish so that you can move as you please and stay cool and dry whilst you do. What more could we want?

Pockets: Well, we could want pockets, and if we do, there's a water-resistant phone-sized pocket at the back.

Boy, do we love it when we find a pair that has it all for only £27.50.

With a colourful print, adjustable waistband and two pockets as well as breathable, moisture-wicking and quick-drying fabric, the only issue we foresee you having is your size selling out before you get them in the bag.

Pockets: Both the side pocket and secure back pocket can fit your phone, so you’ll be spoiled for choice.

Alo's bottoms are not only performance-focused but super stylish, which could explain why they're constantly topping the celebrity gym leggings list.

As the name would suggest, these trendy yoga leggings have taken inspiration from the cargo trouser and incorporated *plenty* of pockets into the design. Ideal for those indecisive individuals who find it difficult to narrow down their pocket-dwelling goodies to fit just one.

That’s not the only place they have outdone themselves, though, as the material is sculpting and lifting for maximum support.

Pockets: more than we could ever wish for.

Some of the most irksome waistbands are ones that won’t stay put. You know it, we know it, and Under Armour knows it.

Which is why they sought to design one that would solve this. Their UA No-Slip Waistband will stay right where you want it, no matter your movement, whilst providing optimal coverage and support.

Not convinced? Give these gorgeous guys a go at your next strength training session. They won’t disappoint.

Pockets: Ok, the waistband is undoubtedly impressive, but that doesn’t mean your storage requirements have been forgotten. There is a side drop-in pocket ready and waiting.

These bad boys are no newcomers to the legwear scene. They’re Sweaty Betty’s bum-sculpting bestsellers designed to see you through any workout.

With plenty of colour and pattern variations (31 to be specific) and the choice of 7/8 length, full-length or high-waisted, they’re all for giving you options. Something that extends to their pockets too.

You’ll be able to choose from a side pocket or a zippered back pocket so that you can smash out your session with your items safely stored out of harm’s way.

Pockets: They aren’t called power gym leggings for no reason. With the power of pockets on their side, they’re sure to be a regular feature in your gym bag.

You probably think The North Face is here to meet all your mountaineering needs. And while it definitely is, it's here to meet your gym workout needs too.

These running leggings will serve you just as well on the treadmill as they will outside.

Pockets: The zipped back pocket will ensure your gels and cellular device can come along for the run.

Reebok’s Lux leggings have amassed a fan base for a reason.

They’re simple and comfy enough to pass for everyday leggings, but they also mean business when it comes time to give it your all on the gym floor.

How exactly? Well, Speedwick technology keeps you cool and dry while a MOTIONFRESH finish eliminates unwanted odours, and flat curved seams prevent any irritation.

Pockets: a handy hip pocket is there to please.

If 45 minutes of heart-racing high-intensity circuits are your idea of a good time, you'll want a pair of pants that can keep up with you and keep you cool throughout.

Luckily, these do just that. With a supportive second-skin feel, Adidas' Techfit focuses your muscles' energy while strategically placed mesh keeps the air flowing in high-sweat areas.

Pockets: Two side pockets are around for goods that dare.

Popular demand saw Girlfriend Collective take their original tights (known for selling out faster than sourdough starters during that dark period we’d rather not dwell on, where we were stuck indoors, and bread-making looked to be our only source of relief) and add two hip pockets.

The compressive, squat-proof fabric with a super high-rise fit is part of their appeal, but so is the use of 25 recycled water bottles in the making of each pair.

Pockets: We foresee these high-waisted gym leggings with pockets selling out just as fast as their pocket-less counterparts.

With affordable prices, high-quality products and just as high ratings to prove it, Domyos seems never to disappoint.

Once you've taken these for a spin around the gym (and felt that soft yet secure high waistband), you'll know exactly what we mean.

Pockets: There's a built-in one for your keys, cards and phone.