When working out, every detail can impact your performance.

You need the best routine, proper equipment, and a nutritious eating regimen.

It’s also crucial to set yourself up with the rightworkout apparel.

legging design

Photos: SET Active, Free Fly, Athleta; Design: Alexa Mellardo

Your garments should fit like a glove from your head all the way down to your toes.

Read on to learn all about my testing phase and new favorite brand of leggings.

The legging brands I tested were from Athleta, SET Active, Free Fly, Vuori, and Abercrombie.

workout leggings design

Photos: Abercrombie, Vuori, Athleta; Design: Alexa Mellardo

Overall, this pair did not hold up to my expectations as well as the other brands.

I found theLUXFORM Legging($78) to run on the smaller side.

I typically take an XS, but that size was a little too constricting.

Abercrombie YPB workout leggings

Alexa Mellardo

Size small fits me much better … so go a size up if you’re unsure.

It’s an ideal, safe place to stash away my phone, house key, and charge card.

The fabric is soft, breathable, and provides support.

SET Active light green set

Alexa Mellardo

(I’m five foot four.)

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This brand is a staple when it comes to performance and everyday wear.

Vuori workout legging

Alexa Mellardo

I tried theTranscend Stash Tight($109).

The ability to stretch in every direction?

Did I look and feel good?

Athleta workout leggings split image

Alexa Mellardo

Free Fly: Women’s All Day Legging

Drumroll, just!

My hands-down favorite and perhaps one of the lesser-known brands on this list is Free Fly.

Fingers crossed that they add more colors to the lineup because I would buy every single one.

Free Fly workout leggings

Alexa Mellardo