The 9 best leggings on Amazon, according to fitness experts

These are some of the most popular and highly rated leggings on Amazon, and with over 30,000 5-star reviews, Evans approves their popularity. She seeks out a sweatproof, stretchy, form-fitting fabric for training and filming workouts in the FightCamp studios. For her active lifestyle, she chooses these leggings because she says they are flattering, hide sweat, stay in place and have side pockets for carrying phones, keys and credit cards.

Probably the most affordable leggings you’ll find without sacrificing flexibility, softness and functionality, these are recommended by Evans for high-impact workouts. A bonus: You can mix and match colors and patterns. Since there are three pairs in a pack, you can choose a pattern for every occasion!

Ribbed leggings like these are seamless, making them "squatproof" and suitable for most other activities (including lounging!), according to Evans. For outdoor summer workouts, the Suuksess brand also has ribbed shorts to keep you cool during exercise.

Whether you prefer animal, floral or camo print, Colorfulkoala has it all. With these patterns, you can strut into the gym feeling bold and confident. Robbins equates them to Lululemon leggings because of the smooth, breathable fabric that hugs in the right places without squeezing. She wears them for hot yoga in particular and recommends them for sweat-heavy activities.

Team USA heptathlete Chari Hawkins also vouches for Colorfulkoala leggings. She seeks out a soft, lightweight material for optimal running performance. Sweat invisibility is also a determining factor for Hawkins on her legging search. “Throughout my practices, I run, jump, throw, sprint and SWEAT!” she says. “There is a zero percent chance I will wear a pair of leggings that show sweat marks. It's good for me, but also great for everyone else.”

Boasting over 22,000 reviews on Amazon, these leggings are sleek with a firm waistband. “I always look for leggings that stay put. I can’t stand having to pull them up every two seconds,” Hawkins says. Neither can we. This pair comes in lots of solid colors, but we're big fans of the patterned options that range from subtle to bold.

Julie Bobek, a Flexit trainer holding eight different training certifications, hosts classes in functional mobility, HIIT, boxing, Pilates, barre, bootcamp, spin and more. If anyone has insight on versatile leggings, it’s Bobek. Her top criteria are pockets, four-way stretch capabilities and a flat back. These leggings have it all, plus a bonus: The brand has 51 different color options.

Another ideal choice if you want a secure waistband that is close-fitted but not too tight. Bobek loves the thick material of these particular leggings. “One of my clients referred me to this brand and I couldn’t be happier,” she says. The leggings are available in both a cropped and full length fit.

Ellen McAlpine, updates writer, tested this pair after the 4.6 star Amazon rating caught her attention."I likely won't reach for these for my intense, sweaty workouts, but the Ewedoos leggings did not disappoint," she says. "But they felt super comfortable during yoga and Pilates workouts, as well as while working from home. I'm 5-foot-9-inches and the 7/8 fit hits just above my ankle."

"After wearing these through my cross-training workout while prepping for my upcoming marathon, these leggings are absolutely going to be added to my usual rotation," McAlpine says. "The high-waist fit made them easy to pair with a crop top, they stayed in place throughout my workout and the sweat-wicking fabric felt comfortable throughout movement."