--- title: The Best High-Waisted Workout Leggings description: Discover the 12 best high waisted workout leggings to help maximize your comfort during exercise. canonical: https://time.com/4644308/best-high-waisted-workout-leggings/ author: TIME article:opinion: false article:content_tier: free article:published_time: 2017-01-23T22:38:25.000Z article:modified_time: 2026-04-13T09:04:29.891Z og:title: The Best High-Waisted Workout Leggings to Keep You Covered and Comfortable og:description: Fit and flattering og:url: https://time.com/4644308/best-high-waisted-workout-leggings/ og:site_name: TIME og:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltfc58dfab0199eccc/6988b6e50b72e303ab6ec605/best-high-waisted-workout-leggings.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 og:image:width: 1200 og:image:height: 675 og:image:alt: Two female runners og:type: article twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:title: The Best High-Waisted Workout Leggings to Keep You Covered and Comfortable twitter:description: Fit and flattering twitter:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltfc58dfab0199eccc/6988b6e50b72e303ab6ec605/best-high-waisted-workout-leggings.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 ---  # The Best High-Waisted Workout Leggings to Keep You Covered and Comfortable by [Kristin Canning / Health.com](/author/health-com/) ## Kristin Canning / Health.com Jan 23, 2017 10:38 PM CUT  Two female runners running outdoors Two female runners running outdoorsGetty Images by [Kristin Canning / Health.com](/author/health-com/) ## Kristin Canning / Health.com Jan 23, 2017 10:38 PM CUT We’ve all had that moment during a run or workout class when your leggings are just NOT fitting properly. Whether you have to pull them up after every burpee or readjust the rolling, pinching waistband constantly, you know how distracting it can be when your gear doesn’t let you do your thing. The solution? High-waisted leggings. They neutralize every legging issue you’ve ever had during a workout. The wide, smooth, high-rise waistband ends where your tummy is smallest, which nixes that cinched, muffin-top feeling and keeps them from rolling down. Plus, they make your legs look crazy-long and accentuate your waist, so they’re super flattering on basically any body shape. Here, our favorite high-waisted leggings—give ‘em a try! **Lucy Studio Hatha High Rise Leggings** These moisture-wicking leggings are perfect for bendy yoga moves, and feature an internal pocket in the waistband **To buy**: $89; [lucy.com](http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=93xLBvPhAeE&subid=0&offerid=457811.1&type=10&tmpid=5055&RD%5FPARM1=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lucy.com%2Fshop%2Fbottoms-leggings%2Fstudio-hatha-high-rise-legging-112439%3FvariationId%3D5MN%2526siteID%3D93xLBvPhAeE-FIROxqZxNVgRik0c.0aiyQ%2526s%5Fven%3Dlinkshare%2526s%5Fmed%3Daff%2526s%5Fcid%3Daffdefault%2526s%5Fce%3Dafflinks&u1=timemottonewyear "undefined") **Zobha Tummy Slimming Leggings** Performance fabrics provide lift and contouring, helping you feel covered and tucked in. **To buy**: $41; [zobha.com](http://www.gopjn.com/t/8-9958-131940-114460?sid=HTFASL1HIGHWAISTEDLEGGINGSKCJAN17&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.zobha.com%2Fproducts%2Ftummy-slimming-leggings%3Fcolor%3DGull%2BGray%26via%3D580c09ffc1e50d208d00142f%252C580c09ffc1e50d208d001431 "undefined") **Under Armour Mirror High Rise Printed Leggings** Four-way stretch helps these leggings keep their shape, and antimicrobial technology keeps them fresh. **To buy**: $85; [underarmour.com](http://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/7885613/type/dlg/sid/timemottonewyear/https://www.underarmour.com/en-us/pid1292132-002?CID=AF|Time+Inc.|CJ|US "undefined") **Puma Style Swagger Leggings** Stay cool and dry in these soft, sweat-wicking leggings. They offer optimal coverage so you can stretch and move with ease. **To buy**: $35; [six02.com](http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=93xLBvPhAeE&subid=0&offerid=421038.1&type=10&tmpid=13552&RD%5FPARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fwww.six02.com%252Fproduct%252Fmodel%253A257576%252Fsku%253A83686123%252Fpuma-style-swagger-leggings-womens%252Fgrey%252Fmaroon%252F%253FSID%253D5501%2526cm%5Fmmc%253DLinkshare-%5F-Deeplink-%5F-Text-%5F-Six02&u1=timemottonewyear "undefined") **Nike Zoned Skulpt Training Capris** These leggings are designed to offer compression to the muscle groups that need it most when you train. Plus, their seamless construction means zero chafing when you workout. **To buy**: $100; [nike.com](http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=93xLBvPhAeE&subid=0&offerid=355168.1&type=10&tmpid=12956&RD%5FPARM1=http%3A%2F%2Fstore.nike.com%2Fus%2Fen%5Fus%2Fpd%2Fzoned-sculpt-womens-training-capris%2Fpid-11191042%2Fpgid-11878164%3Fmid%3D38660%2526cp%3Dusns%5Faff%5Fnike%5F080113%5F93xLBvPhAeE%2526site%3D93xLBvPhAeE-QF8rTRvO2Uf9QjNi167L3A&u1=timemottonewyear "undefined") **Monday Active Tash Leggings** Rock these super stylish leggings from the gym to brunch – they go with everything and the colorblocking is super slimming. (Here are 11 more [colorblock leggings](http://www.health.com/style/color-block-leggings?xid=motto "undefined") if you love this trend.) **To buy:**: $46; [bandier.com](http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=93xLBvPhAeE&subid=0&offerid=383461.1&type=10&tmpid=18510&RD%5FPARM1=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bandier.com%2Ftash-legging%3F%5F%5F%5Fstore%3Ddefault%2526utm%5Fsource%3Dlinkshare%2526utm%5Fmedium%3Daffiliate%2526utm%5Fcampaign%3D93xLBvPhAeE%2526ranMID%3D40468%2526ranEAID%3D93xLBvPhAeE%2526ranSiteID%3D93xLBvPhAeE-CzZtjRwqFmmJY08volzHmw%2526siteID%3D93xLBvPhAeE-CzZtjRwqFmmJY08volzHmw&u1=timemottonewyear "undefined") **Koral Lustrous High Rise Leggings** These shiny leggings will be the star of any workout class. The thick, high-rise band offers support for your abs. **To buy**: $88; [bandier.com](http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=93xLBvPhAeE&subid=0&offerid=383461.1&type=10&tmpid=18510&RD%5FPARM1=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bandier.com%2Flustrous-high-rise-legging%3F%5F%5F%5Fstore%3Ddefault%2526utm%5Fsource%3Dlinkshare%2526utm%5Fmedium%3Daffiliate%2526utm%5Fcampaign%3D93xLBvPhAeE%2526ranMID%3D40468%2526ranEAID%3D93xLBvPhAeE%2526ranSiteID%3D93xLBvPhAeE-plKda32LvQoVkajiSO7.Og%2526siteID%3D93xLBvPhAeE-plKda32LvQoVkajiSO7.Og&u1=timemottonewyear "undefined") **Athleta High Rise Tropical Chaturanga Tight** Flat, curved seams create a flattering fit and nix chafing. **To buy**: $89; [athleta.com](http://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/7885613/type/dlg/sid/timemottonewyear/http://athleta.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=1059481&vid=1&pid=591399002&tid=ataff7883147&ap=2&siteID=atafcid11556396 "undefined") **Old Navy Go-Dry High Rise ColorBlock Compression Tights** Go-Dry technology keeps you cool and comfortable in these playful leggings. **To buy**: $34; [oldnavy.gap.com](http://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/7885613/type/dlg/sid/timemottonewyear/http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=1031033&vid=1&pid=601296002&tid=onaff7883147&ap=2&siteID=onafcid11555438&cvosrc=affiliate.cj.7883147 "undefined") **Target Anna Kaiser for C9 Champion Side Cut-Out Leggings** These leggings feature fun cutouts for added breathability during sweaty workouts. **To buy**: $40; [target.com](http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=93xLBvPhAeE&subid=0&offerid=436138.1&type=10&tmpid=19902&RD%5FPARM1=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Fwomen-s-side-cut-out-leggings-anna-kaiser-for-c9-champion%2F-%2FA-51611187%3Fref%3Dtgt%5Fadv%5Fxasd0004%2526afid%3D93xLBvPhAeE%2526lnm%3D1%2526clkid%3D93xLBvPhAeE-8Mr4hvVHhPhMDHITFO47OA&u1=timemottonewyear "undefined") **Zella ‘Live In’ High Waist Leggings** The wide, high waistband on these leggings sculpts your body and offers comfortable coverage. **To buy**: $65; [nordstrom.com](http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=93xLBvPhAeE&subid=0&offerid=463275.1&type=10&tmpid=8156&RD%5FPARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fshop.nordstrom.com%252Fs%252Fzella-live-in-high-waist-leggings%252F4312529%253Forigin%253Dcategory-personalizedsort%2526fashioncolor%253DBLACK%252520ONYX%2526cm%5Fmmc%253DLinkshare-%5F-partner-%5F-10-%5F-1%2526siteId%253D93xLBvPhAeE-FYEc9fAJC56%5FeabAZxBeJQ&u1=timemottonewyear "undefined") **Beyond Yoga High Waist Capri Leggings** The fabric in these leggings is super-resistant to wind, moisture and abrasion—take them anywhere! **To buy**: $80; [zappos.com](http://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/7885613/type/dlg/sid/timemottonewyear/http://www.zappos.com/p/beyond-yoga-high-waist-capri-leggings-jet-black/product/8573383/color/42005?PID=7883147&AID=11554337&utm%5Fsource=Time+Inc.&splash=none&utm%5Fmedium=affiliate&cjevent=9ccbd4c7e1bb11e681bb848f6983eac1%5F115203708045470098%3AATlSghZCHxT9 "undefined") _This_ [_article_](http://www.health.com/style/high-waisted-leggings?xid=motto "undefined") _originally appeared on_ [_Health.com_](http://www.health.com/?xid=motto "undefined") _We’ve included affiliate links in this article._ [_Click here_](http://time.com/4605406/time-affiliate-link-policy/ "undefined") _to learn what those are._ ```json [{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","@id":"https://time.com/4644308/best-high-waisted-workout-leggings/","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://time.com/4644308/best-high-waisted-workout-leggings/"},"headline":"The Best High-Waisted Workout Leggings to Keep You Covered and Comfortable","datePublished":"2017-01-23T22:38:25.000Z","dateModified":"2026-04-13T09:04:29.891Z","description":"Fit and flattering","url":"https://time.com/4644308/best-high-waisted-workout-leggings/","keywords":["motto"],"thumbnailUrl":"https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltfc58dfab0199eccc/6988b6e50b72e303ab6ec605/best-high-waisted-workout-leggings.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1200:675&height=675","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Kristin Canning / Health.com"}],"articleSection":"","image":[{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltfc58dfab0199eccc/6988b6e50b72e303ab6ec605/best-high-waisted-workout-leggings.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1200:675&height=675","width":1200,"height":675,"headline":"Two female runners","caption":"Two female runners","creditText":"Getty Images","representativeOfPage":true}],"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Time","url":"https://time.com/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://time.com/images/logo.png","width":528,"height":156},"foundingDate":"March 3, 1923","sameAs":["https://www.facebook.com/time","https://www.instagram.com/time/?hl=en","https://twitter.com/time","https://www.pinterest.com/timemagazine"]}},{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"item":{"@id":"/tag/motto/","name":"motto"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"item":{"@id":"https://time.com/4644308/best-high-waisted-workout-leggings/","name":"The Best High-Waisted Workout Leggings to Keep You Covered and Comfortable"}}]}] ```