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[They] should stay in place without riding up while youre moving.
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What should you look for in a pair of workout underwear?
Materials
Like we mentioned earlier, breathability is key in a good pair of workout underwear.
Luckily, a bunch of different fabrics make the cut.
Fit and cut
Whether you prefer full-butt underwear or cheekier styles is ultimately up to you.
If you usually wear tight leggings or yoga pants, you may be concerned about VPLs (a.k.a.
visible panty lines), in which case Cohen recommends thongs.
I prefer seamless thongs because of their limited amount of fabric, she says.
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The fabric is incredibly smooth and light, which keeps air flowing and prevents chafing.
These shift less than other pairs Ive worn for my workouts and they breathe better, she said.
They stayed put and felt comfortable through my very uncomfortable workout.
It has a mid-rise waist, no hems or tags, and laser-cut edges.
Despite being a thin material, they offered support where I needed it (a.k.a.
no camel toe).
And the best part, they are completely invisible under skin-tight leggings andbike shorts.
Whether Imon the treadmill, the climbing wall, or my yoga mat, these undies stay put.
And because theyre so lightweight, they wont show through your favorite leggings.
I have bought so many pairs of these!
They are hands down the most comfortable panties I have ever worn, one Athleta reviewer wrote.
Buttery soft and seamless enough to wear under yoga pants.
Im in front of a lot of people all day long.
The last thing I want to be worrying about is my confidence.
Thats why we like SparePairs cleverly single-wrapped bikinisjust toss one in yourgym bagorbackpackfor a little peace of mind.
Its less stretchy than some more performance-driven pairs in my drawer, but only by a hair.
Sizes:One size (fits sizes 4 to 14).
Theyre extremely soft and lightweight, but you never quite forget that theyre there.
Thats because wearing them is, more often than not, comfier than wearing nothing at all.
