Black gym leggings are a workout wardrobe staple, and these are the comfiest pairs to wear on repeat
Black gym leggings are a workout wardrobe staple – there's absolutely no doubt about it. Whether you're partial to a hardcore HIIT session, prefer something a little gentler (think: yoga/Pilates) or your gym leggings are reserved for working from home only (no judgement here), it's well worth having a few pairs of the best black gym leggings in your collection. Ain't no other garment more versatile.
Black gym leggings no only go with everything - from your most brightly-coloured sports bra to every hoodie, tank top and running jacket in your chest of drawers - but they also hide sweat, marks and stains much better than their pastel-coloured counterparts do. That said, thanks to them being so popular, there are now countless pairs of black gym leggings online to shop. In fact, a quick Google search throws up 128 million (!) results. It can be tricky to know which to strew in your gym bag.
Not only should you invest in something squat-proof so you feel aptly covered through every lunge, squat and burpee, but you'll also want something soft-to-the-touch and high-waisted AF. Y'know: with a thick, supportive waistband that won't budge while you sweat.
Luckily, we're quite the black gym leggings connoisseurs, having sweat our way through countless workouts in pairs by the likes of Lululemon, Sweaty Betty, Nike, Adidas and M&S GoodMove. The result? A curated edit of black gym leggings for your every need – from plain black gym leggings to black leopard print gym leggings if you're after something a bit jazzier. We've also filtered our choices by size and fit, with options for plus size black gym leggings, tall black gym leggings and petite gals. You know what to do.
Oh, and if you've stumbled across our edit of black gym leggings but you're actually after the best leggings to wear every day, high-waisted gym leggings, gym leggings with pockets, Lululemon leggings, Gymshark leggings or Nike gym leggings, we've got you more than covered.
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Scroll for our full edit of the best black gym leggings to buy in 2022.
Black gym leggings plus size
Align HR Pant 25", £88, Lululemon
Why we love them: Buttery soft and so damn comfy (with thanks to the sweat-wicking Nulu™ fabric they're crafted in) these are the best black gym leggings for yoga. And lazing around. And HIIT. And general life. Lululemon's Align Pants are designed to free you from distraction and embrace your every move - and they're incredibly lightweight and high-waisted. They boast an impressive four-way stretch, and are completely squat-proof. Our faves, forever.
Black gym leggings petite
Women's UA RUSH™ No-Slip Waistband Full-Length Leggings, £60, Under Armour
Why we love them: These black gym leggings take everything you thought you knew about black gym leggings, chew it up and spit it back out again. This pair are high-tech, innovative and cooler than any pair of black gym leggings we've seen before - infused with minerals (!) to help you remain energised for longer. So. Impressive. They're also super compressive to help you feel supported, available in petite and tall and finished with a no-slip waistband.
Black gym leggings seamless
Seamless™ Yoga Tights, £35, Arket
Why we love them: Arket's activewear is insanely comfy, and these seamless, slim-fitted yoga tights reign supreme as one of our favourite pieces. They're made from a stretchy, breathable piqué jersey of recycled polyamide, and they a high waist with ribbed waistband that stays put while you sweat.
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Nike Pro Women's Mid-Rise Leggings, £39.95, Nike
Why we love them: A great pair of black gym leggings if weight training or athletics are your chosen forms of exercise, Nike's Pro leggings are made from a sweat-wicking fabric that's at least 75% sustainable, and the logo waistband wraps your core for comfort. Very supportive.
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Black gym leggings with phone pocket
Go Move High Waisted 7/8 Gym Leggings, £25, M&S
Why we love them: The M&S GoodMove collection is one of the best activewear lines on the market: high-performance yet totally affordable. These black gym leggings are a fail-safe choice, cut in a flattering 7/8 length and complete with a side pocket that easily fits your phone. They also have an inner waist tie, which means you can tighten them to avoid them falling down when you run.
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Black gym leggings Gymshark
VITAL SEAMLESS 2.0 LEGGINGS, £40, GymShark
Why we love them: GymShark gym leggings are forever bestsellers for good reason, and their Vital Seamless are a mainstay in our workout wardrobes. Seamless and supportive, they not only combine a high-waisted fit with sweat-wicking properties, but they're also made using dope dyeing technology that uses less water, energy and chemicals - therefore lowering the brand's environmental impact. Go, go, go.
Plain black gym leggings
The Perform 24/7 Legging, £66, Everlane
Why we love them: Everlane is the go-to brand for basics for many-a fashion editor and influencer. They're ethical, transparent and sustainable - and every product is of insane quality. These might not look like gym leggings from the outset - but they are: high-waisted, compressive and sweat-wicking. They'll make you feel your absolute best.
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High Waist 7/8 Enduro Bamboo Leggings, WAS £49 NOW £39.20, BAM Bamboo Clothing
Why we love them: One of BAM Bamboo Clothing's bestsellers, the 7/8 Enduro high-waisted black gym leggings have high waistband that offers both comfort and support. They're made from the brand's sustainable Enduro fabric, spun from bamboo and complete with naturally cooling, drying and anti-static properties. What's more, despite how lightweight these black gym leggings are, they serve up excellent coverage - passing team GLAMOUR's squat test with flying colours.
Black high waisted gym leggings
lululemon Align™ High-Rise Pant with Pockets 28", £98, Lululemon
Why we love them: We've already sung the praises of Lululemon's squat-proof, second-skin-like, butter-soft black gym leggings time and time again. But now? Things have gotten even better. How is that even possible, we hear you ask? Well, these killer black gym leggings now come with an even higher waist to support you through your every practise.
Tall black gym leggings
OPTIME TRAINING 7/8 TIGHTS, £45, Adidas
Why we love them: Available in a tall fit if you tend to find your black gym leggings to be too short, these Adidas training tights have minimal seams for comfort, a high-rise waist and they're made with a series of recycled materials (and at least 60% recycled content).
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Nike black gym leggings
Nike Yoga Dri-FIT Luxe, £69.96, Nike
Why we love them: Black gym leggings designed for low-impact exercise like yoga and barre in mind, the Nike Yoga Dry-FIT Luxe are made from Nike's Infinalon fabric which is soft to the touch and super stretchy. They're also suitably non-sheer, passing our squat test time and time again.
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Ladies black gym leggings
Go Balance High Waisted Yoga Leggings, £25, M&S
Why we love them: Another pair of killer black gym leggings from M&S' GoodMove collection are the Go Balance high waisted yoga pants, have a wrap-style waistband which is super flattering. They're made from recycled polyester which is sweat-wicking, cooling and dry.
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Women's black gym leggings
Claude Capri - Black, £55, Pocket Sport
Why we love them: Pocket Sport is an activewear brand that's quickly becoming a team favourite here at GLAMOUR. Not only do these black gym leggings have an external pocket which fits your phone (plus an internal pocket big enough for a bank card), but they have the brand's grippy strip on the inside of the waistband to ensure they never fall down.
Seamless black gym leggings
Athlete Seamless Gym Leggings, £65, Sweaty Betty
Why we love them: If it's seamless black gym leggings you're after, make a beeline for Sweaty Betty , ‘cos their Athlete Seamless Gym Leggings are GOOD. Designed to prevent chafing due to the absence of seams, they’re available in 7/8 or full length, are super sweat-wicking and have a deep supportive waistband.
Black gym leggings Amazon
JOYSPELS Women's High Waisted Gym Leggings, £20.95, Amazon
Why we love them: If you don't have a lot to spend, consider Joyspel's high-waisted black gym leggings, stocked at Amazon and fitted with a tummy control waistband. They also boast a side pocket, which perfectly fits your phone or cards and keys.
Black leopard print gym leggings
Go Move Printed High Waisted Gym Leggings, £25, M&S
Why we love them: If you're after a pair of black gym leggings on a budget, you can't get much better than the GoodMove collection. These black leopard print gym tights are made recycled fabrics, cut with a high waistline and made from a quick-drying fabrics. Oh, and let's not forget the tie inside the waistband for the perfect fit and a secure back pocket to store your valuables.
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Best black gym leggings
Power Gym Leggings, £80, Sweaty Betty
Why we love them: A favourite with numerous GLAMOUR staffers, the Sweaty Betty Power black gym leggings are worth every penny of the £80 price tag. They are bum sculpting, 80 to 90% Squat-Proof and have a bonded waistband for extra compression. If that wasn't enough, they have a deep external pocket which easily fits a phone. Sold? Thought so.
Black gym leggings with mesh
SPORT Cooling Capri Leggings, £27.99, Superdry
Why we love them: The best black gym leggings with mesh are Superdry's cooling capri leggings, a great choice if you plan on doing lots of warm weather workouts this year. They have mesh panels to the legs which allow heat to escape, plus a zip back pocket for your valuables, a mesh phone sleeve and a drawstring elasticated waist.
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Patterned black gym leggings
Adidas X Peleton Believe This Tights, £60, Peleton Apparel
Why we love them: Peloton and adidas have teamed up to launch a killer new apparel capsule collection, designed to celebrate the global and digital fitness community. Every piece in the range has been expertly-crafted in part with recycled materials, and features fresh styles created with signature adidas performance technology - making everything suitable for a range of fitness disciplines. The Believe This Tights have wrapped inseams to help minimise chafing and a high-rise elasticated waist for comfort and support.
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