10 Gym Leggings With Handy Pockets To Keep Your Hands Free
What's better than a soft, stretchy and comfy pair of gym leggings? Ones with pockets for keeping your phone, card or keys safe.
By Michelle Lee SM -
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 leggings with pockets 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.
If multiple colours aren't your jam, get these 3-pack capri leggings with deep pockets for $38.64. That's around $13 each. Worth it!
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Less than $75 for four leggings with pockets? BRB, adding to cart right now. These also promise to be non-see-through, with four-way stretch for ease of movement. There are two side pockets, and one in the waistband for small keys or coins.
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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 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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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 comes with two side pockets, and in colourways like Deep Ocean, and Ash Navy.
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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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Uniqlo's Airism leggings now come new and improved with the soft and smooth Ultra Stretch fabric, giving you comfy, non-restrictive wear.
Made with Uniqlo's quick-drying Airism tech, it also offers added UV protection (UPF50+), and comes with handy side pockets that are big enough to house your phone. Available in various colours, including dark brown, pink, navy and black.
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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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Constructed with Lorna Jane's Nothing 2 See Here fabric that'll keep things under wraps, while offering four-way stretch, support and extra comfort without a front seam. It's also fashioned with two side pockets.
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If you run with your phone, get these Under Armour leggings on your radar. The updated centre-back pocket is water-resistant and designed to expand and hold a large phone. It'll also keep your mobile secure without any bouncing. If you have other essentials, there are additional side pockets, too.
The four-way stretch material also dries quickly, and laser perforations offer added ventilation.
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This Anya Active pair is made with the brand's Cloud fabric that is soft and compressive. 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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