If you're an avid gym-goer, you'll know the discomfort and pure annoyance that comes with leggings and shorts that offer zero support to your midriff and roll down mid-workout, leading to the constant battle hoicking them up every five minutes. When it comes to workout-wear, personally the garments need to have a spanx-like quality - holding in my tummy and waist to a certain degree and shaping my legs nicely, whilst being thick enough to conceal my underwear (if you can discern the colour, they're too thin). They also need to be comfortable enough to allow movement in all directions without shifting, and a waistband of sufficient quality so that it doesn't roll down during my workout.
It may seem like a tall order, but for something designed specifically for sport, it's not an unreasonable expectation. And I believe I've found the ultimate workout shorts that tick all these boxes: BetterMe's cycling shorts, £37. Read more: Debenhams shoppers get £557 luxury anti-ageing skincare set for 91% off Read more: Tech review: Thunder Pro+ gaming soundbar offers a premium, pristine, punchy audio experience - but it will cost you Now, BetterMe is probably best known for its free workout app, reports The Mirror, which offers a variety of workouts, particularly wall pilates (where a wall is the only equipment needed), a feature to track your diet, and a system to hold you accountable for your workout schedule.
But its gym clothes are of equal quality - something I can attest with the s.