Gym leggings & yoga pants that have pockets

What’s better than a soft, stretchy and comfy pair of gym leggings? Ones with pockets for keeping your phone, card or keys safe

Singapore Women's Weekly
Singapore Women's Weekly
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Gym leggings or yoga pants are one of those versatile and ultra-comfy clothing options that’ll take you from yoga or a spin class to a casual brunch or on a grocery run. The good news is that more brands have been rolling out pocketed versions that’ll keep your mobile phone, card, or keys snug and safe (and your hands free) while you’re pounding the pavement or running errands.

4 Pack Leggings with Pockets, from $71.29, Amazon

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Less than $80 for 4 leggings with pockets? BRB, adding to cart right now.

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3 Pack Capri Leggings With Pockets, $38.80, Amazon

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If multiple colours aren't your jam, get these 3-pack capri leggings with deep pockets for $38.80. That's around $13 each. Worth it!

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Wunder Train High-Rise Tight with Pockets 25", US$128, Lululemon

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These supportive tights are made with Lululemon’s Everlux material, which the brand says is its fastest drying fabric that is also soft and cool to the touch. Lycra fibre has also been added to the fabric for stretch and shape retention.

Two side drop-in pockets will keep your phone secure, while the waistband holds a hidden pocket for cards and keys. A waistband drawcord will help keep your leggings in place so you can focus on your workout.

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Kyro Pocket Leggings II, $82, Kydra Activewear

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This lightweight pair is made using the brand’s signature Kyro fabric that wicks away moisture and utilises a ‘quick-cool’ technology to keep you cool during your workout (it’s best for activities like yoga, pilates and spin). It comes with two side pockets, and four colourways.
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Elite No Ride Ankle Biter Leggings, $81, Lorna Jane

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If your pet peeve is leggings that ride up (resulting in the dreaded camel toe), add this Lorna Jane pair to your cart. Constructed with a soft nylon-based fabric that is designed for added support, it’s also fashioned with phone pockets and sleek mesh panels that allow for breathability.

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Cheak BaseCore® Classic Biker Shorts with Pockets 6", $69, Love, Bonito

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Local fashion label Love, Bonito’s athleisure arm Cheak has an array of leggings as well as biker shorts for those who prefer to raise the hemline.

One of them’s this vibrant pair with sleek seam lines and two side pockets. It’s crafted with the brand’s Basecore fabric that offers sweat-wicking properties and support for high-intensity activities like HIIT or spinning. Also available in a darker teal hue or as the longer Classic Leggings.

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Airism UV Protection Soft Leggings (With Pockets), $14.90, Uniqlo

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It doesn’t get more budget-friendly than Uniqlo’s Airism leggings, priced at just $14.90 per pair. Each is made with Uniqlo’s quick-drying Airism fabric, which also offers added UV protection, and comes with handy side pockets that are big enough to house your phone. Choose from six colourways, from grey to dark orange and blue.
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Ultimate High Waist Pocket Legging In Purple Plum, US$47.65, from Fitta Active

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The four-way stretch fabric is fashioned with a blend of nylon and spandex, offering support while keeping your leggings in place while you work out. The brand recommends it for medium to high-impact workouts like yoga, weight training, and running.

Apart from two side pockets, it also promises other features like bum contouring, breathability, and moisture-wicking benefits.

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Nike Go Women's Firm-Support High-Waisted 7/8 Leggings with Pockets, $139, Nike

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This pair from Nike has not two, not four, but six pockets that let you carry everything you could need, whether you’re hitting the trail, the gym, or the mat. There are two angled, seamless side pockets, three drop-in pockets on the back of the waist, and a zip pocket on the thigh.

It promises to be squat-proof, too, with a sleek, midweight InfinaLock fabric that compresses and supports in all the right places. Bonus: it’s made using at least 50 per cent recycled nylon fibres from recycled carpets and used fish nets.

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Women's UA Speedpocket 7/8 Tights, now $76.30, Under Armour

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If you run with your phone, get these Under Armour leggings on your radar. The center-front waistband pocket is water-resistant and designed to expand and hold a large phone. It’ll also keep your mobile secure without any bouncing.

The four-way stretch material also dries quickly, and laser perforations offer added ventilation.

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DreamLuxe 2.0 Pocket Leggings 24", $39, Anya Active

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Made with a smooth and soft nylon-spandex fabric, this Anya Active pair is made for low-impact workouts like yoga, barre, pilates, and walking. There aren’t any seams in the front for a smooth fit and feel, and the flat waistband is designed to prevent any digging in. There are also two side pockets.

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This article was first published in Singapore Women's Weekly

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