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10 Best Workout Leggings With Pockets

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Best workout leggings with pockets

Whether in dresses or coats, we love pockets in everything we wear. So, why can’t we have it in our leggings? If you think about it, it makes a lot of sense. We all have valuables — ID, wallet, phone — that we need to stash away, especially while working out.

But we can't always have pockets in our workout leggings because they sometimes get in the way. But that has changed and there are now plenty of options for workout leggings with pockets. You need slim and sleek pockets that will move with you, and when it comes to leggings with pockets that are comfortable and stylish, start with these.

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1. Bebe Floral Print Active Capri

These active capri leggings by Bebe Sport are all the motivation you need to head to the gym. With a soft and stretchy feel, this printed active pant is designed to keep you comfortable and show off those curves. Complete the look by rocking it with the matching print crop top.

(Ashley Stewart, $49.99)

2. Figleaves Better Under Pressure 3/4 Length Pocketed Leggings

These comfortable and breathable leggings enhance your performance and have fun contrast trims, moisture wicking properties, an elasticized waistbandm and a zip pocket at the back perfect for holding your phone or ID.

(Figleaves, $40)

3. Athleta Salutation Stash Pocket Tight In Powervita

This fabric is buttery soft with compression that feels like a gentle hug, and bonded-edge stash pockets look barely there. They're perfect for indoor and outdoor yoga practice.

(Athleta, $89)

4. 2(X)IST Mesh Panel Leggings

This 100 percent moisture wicking fabric helps avoid sweat along with power mesh inserts to show off contoured calves and a wide waistband that contours and stays put. Compression piping sculpts and elongates the leg, and has hidden zip pockets for keys or cards.

(2xist, $48)

5. Lululemon Athletica Speed Up Tight Full-on Luxtreme

These lightweight, sweat-wicking tights are fully loaded with built-in storage and reflectivity, made with Full-on® Luxtreme fabric. The waistband is not only lightweight and won't dig in, it has slip-in gel pockets in the front, a zippered pocket in the back, and a continuous interior drawcord.

(Lululemon, $108)

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6. Old Navy Mid-rise Mesh-Panel Elevate Compression Leggings

These Elevate compression leggings have four-way-stretch and wicking technology to help you take your workout to the next level. Smooth, breathable compression jersey holds you in while sculpting your shape.

(Old Navy, $34.99)

7. Workout X Sport Capri Pant

These are sexy workout capri pants you will never stop loving. The capri style features a jersey and power mesh with 4-way stretch with a comfort compression fit. The hidden cellphone pocket is a huge plus, and the sheer side panel has cross-strap accents.

(Spicy Lingerie, $59.95)

8. K-DEER Double Pocket Sneaker Length in Black

K-DEER Double Pocket Sneaker Length leggings are the same solid black pair that you know and love — this time updated with pockets. Slip your smartphone, cards and keys into any one of the four sleek pockets located at the hip and ankles. The ankle-grazing crop will work great with sneakers and flats alike.

(K-Deer, $110)

9. Evita Side Pocket Embroidered Leggings

These workout leggings are high waisted and have a media pocket at the waistband. Marika has been around for 30 years, and the women designers are constantly innovating. 

(Marika, $38.99) 

10. Aerie Move High-Waisted 7/8 Leggings With Pocket

These super-cute leggings have pocket detail, but so much more. There's 4-way stretch and wicking, medium support, and a silky smooth touch.

(American Eagle, $24.97)

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Aly Walansky is a NY-based lifestyles writer. Her work appears in dozens of digital and print publications regularly. Visit her on Twitter or email her at alywalansky@gmail.com.