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Our Favorite Workout Shorts for Women

Don’t sweat your next purchase of workout gear
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Don’t head out to your next exercise session without a pair of comfortable workout shorts. Pexels

Workout shorts can make you feel so good during your workout. But finding a pair of women’s workout shorts that aren’t too tight or too loose is a bit of work. Do you want compression? Do you want flexibility? Do you want to make an impression? Try these workout shorts for women.

BALEAF Women's 8" /5" High Waist Biker Shorts Yoga Workout Running Compression Exercise Shorts Side Pockets

Two inseam lengths available

This cut helps keep you covered when you’re doing yoga, triathlon training, or doing CrossFit. BALEAF Women’s 8″ /5″ High Waist Biker

One for the keys and one for the phone, we like having two pockets on these bike shorts. The compression fabric keeps you in place as you work out. Not only are these a little high-waisted (think muffin-top covering) but the 13 percent spandex helps with a wide tummy-flattening waistband. You don’t need to be training for the cycling grand prix to appreciate how these bike shorts for women feel and fit. You’ll love the breathable fabric that pulls out moisture to help keep you cool. And there are dozens of color options, too.

Colosseum Active Women's Simone Cotton Blend Yoga and Running Shorts

Matching drawstrings

These look great paired with a tank top or a sleeveless shirt. Colosseum Active Women’s Simone

The dolphin design and 3.5-inch inseam allow for movement while running, jumping, and climbing. Who likes putting on shorts with lining? Anyone? No, that’s why having this double-layered fabric is a great feature, so you don’t need a liner. Keeps you covered without any hassles. The double seaming adds an elegant touch to the cotton/poly blend shorts.

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Liberty Imports Pack of 5 Women's Quick Dry Heather Yoga Training Shorts with Zipper Pockets

Lightweight style

The stretchy style of these 5-inch inseams is a perfect length for activity. Liberty Imports Pack of 5

Old-school with the internal drawstring and the elastic waistband, you can wear these shorts to the climbing gym or the hiking trail. It’s long enough to cover, but short enough to allow for dynamic motion. Please note that your daughters may borrow them right out of the dryer. The black zippers are a nice feature on all five heathered colors of these training shorts.

Blooming Jelly Womens Quick-Dry Running Shorts Sport Layer Elastic Waist Active Workout Shorts with Pockets 1.75"

Breathable fabric

Slide slits allow for the big movements of pilates, yoga, and even martial arts. Blooming Jelly

It’s great not to have to worry about dropping something important, and the small zippered pocket on these running shorts keeps your valuables secure while you’re on the go. You’ll like the silky feeling of these shorts. The wide triple elastic waistband is comfortable and won’t bind even during those sets of crunches. No worries, because the soft fabric is light, and the thin stretchy liner isn’t baggy, so it stays put while you’re on the trail or the treadmill.

YOGA Women's Quick-Dry Athletic Sports Running Workout Shorts with Zip Pocket - 4 Inches

Length hits just right

The knit waistband has a drawstring so you wear them low on your hips or your waist. YOGA Women’s Quick-Dry Athletic Sports

If you want to look like a million bucks without spending that much, these shorts are your workout answer. The breezy fabric dries quickly, making them great for running, lifting, or tri-training. The lining of these shorts provides opacity and prevents chafing during your workouts. Its four-inch length elongates your leg while keeping you covered. The cut design on the back of these shorts not only provides visual interest, but the tailoring is flattering to most body sizes and shapes.

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Cyndi Matthews is a contributing writer to Florida Travel & Life, an online brand that inspires active, affluent travelers, providing them with insider information on discovering the best of Florida. Informative and engaging, the website showcases travel destinations, arts and cultural venues, vibrant dining scenes, recreational activities, the great outdoors and the revitalized real-estate market. Cyndi recently published her first book and enjoys traveling to Florida in her sailboat.

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