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High-Waisted Leggings That Can Withstand Any Workout

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Does anyone else remember the show Kyle XY? It aired on what used to be ABC Family channel (now it’s Freeform) and followed the life of an teenage inhuman boy who didn’t have a belly button. I bring this up because when I look for workout clothes, I constantly have Kyle XY in mind because I don’t want anyone to see my belly button. If you can see my belly button, you can see my lower stomach, which is one of my least favorite areas of my body. I train hard three to six days per week. I try to eat clean, I do have my moments especially at work. My goal is a flatter tummy! There are more important things in life, like French fries and cookies, and I’m not willing to skimp on those small pleasures. So in order to feel like my most confident and fittest self, I rely on my best friend—my high-waisted leggings.

If you don’t love your stomach area and you don’t own high-waisted leggings, I’m here to hit you with the truth. They are, without a doubt, the best thing to happen to the athleisure world since the sports bra. A good pair of high-waisted leggings not only hides your lower stomach, but it also pulls you, lifts your butt, and stays up throughout your most difficult and active workouts. I wanted to take my love for this article of clothing to the next level and try to find the pieces that check all the aforementioned boxes. I tried high-waisted leggings from 11 popular athleisure brands and, I promise, these are the best of the best.

1. GYMSHARK

GYMSHARK WOMENS SCULPT LEGGINGS ($50.00 USD)

These are hands-down a favorite for BEAUTYLEEBAR readers and for myself for a number of reasons. One, they’re comfortable and supportive with moisture-wicking and sculpting fabric. Two, the elastic waistband never slips and even has a handy built-in pocket. And three, it’s a great quality pair of leggings at an even better price point. It sculpts the body perfectly and is super soft on the skin!

2. SWEATY BETTY

Zero Gravity Run Leggings

Sweaty Betty Zero Gravity Run Leggings ($93.00 $135.00)

This UK activewear brand is a force to be reckoned with. Its high-waisted bum-sculpting leggings do exactly what they say they will. Thanks to their flattering and practical design and their discreet drawstring at the waistband, I will continue to trust these leggings through my most difficult and fast-paced workouts.

3. ATHLETA

Lightning Stash Pocket Tight in SuperSonic

Athleta Lightning Stash Pocket 7/8 Tight in SuperSonic ($89)

You know a pair of high-waisted tights are going to be good when they have a drawstring, a lightweight feel, AND pockets. These tights are perfect because it SuperSonic fabric is sleek with supportive compression while still flattering the booty.

4. FP MOVEMENT

FP Movement High-Rise 7/8 Length Good Karma Leggings

FP Movement High-Rise 7/8 Length Good Karma Leggings ($78)

These leggings are incredibly light. They feel like you’re wearing next to nothing. I was worried they would move around during my workout because, in my experience, lighter leggings don’t always stay close to the body during fast movements. I was so wrong. These stayed up and barely moved during my workout. I was constantly worried and kept touching them and checking to make sure they were staying in place because I felt like I wasn’t even wearing leggings, but they really did stay up.

5. NIKE

Nike Nike Victory Women's Training Tights

Nike Nike Victory Women’s Training Tights ($60)

These leggings are soft and comfortable, yet sculpted at the same time. They’re also extremely stretchy, so they’re good for yoga and barre.

6. VARLEY

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Varley Sutton Legging ($106)

I thought the perfect high-waisted leggings didn’t exist—and then I tried these. This brand might be new to the activewear world, but don’t get it twisted—its products will quickly replace all your tried-and-true favorite athleisure pieces. The pieces are lightweight, the seams aren’t heavy, and the waistband survived through squats, burpees, and deadlifts. The fabric feels like buttery velvet against your skin, and these leggings keep your body cool and dry during super-sweaty workouts. If I could live in these leggings I would.

7. ALALA

Captain Ankle Tight

Alala Captain Ankle Tight ($110)

These leggings have a special space in my closet. Alala leggings don’t come cheap, but they’re worth every penny. The thick waistband makes you feel secure, and the fashion-forward design features are absolutely perfect. This particular pair of leggings lasted through every type of movement that I threw its way. If you love to work out and find yourself looking for an item to splurge on, give yourself the gift of a pair of Alala leggings.

8. LULULEMON

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Lululemon Align Pant Super High-Rise 28″
Velvet ($89.00$118.00 USD)

I’m no stranger to Lululemon leggings. Prior to completing this experiment, its Fast & Free Tights ($128) were my favorite high-waisted leggings of all time. I considered buying multiple pairs, but my bank account suggested otherwise. This new high-waisted tight has pockets and a drawstring to make sure that the tights are just as high at the end of the workout as they were at the beginning. I’ll definitely be wearing this style on repeat.

9. FABLETICS

Trinity High-Waisted Utility Legging - Quarry Grey/Haze Grey

Trinity High-Waisted Utility Legging

There are a lot of things I love about Fabletics. I love that the brand uses real fitness influencers to be the models for its website. I love that it designs pieces with the hardest workouts in mind. They’re the best-selling leggings on the site, and they deserve that honor.They don’t move. The slimming design pulls you in and keeps you secure no matter how intense your workout is. Fabletics is a FREE sign up site that customize to your needs and wants.

New, revolutionary Motion365 is their most versatile fabric, designed to give you all the sculpting benefits of high compression with maximum breathability. This state-of-the-art fabric is crafted from resilient nylon that wicks away sweat and enables full range of motion—whether you’re at boot camp or barre class.

10. PRANA

prAna Faro 7/8 Legging ($89)

I’m no stranger to prAna leggings. Prior to completing this experiment, its Momento 7/8 Legging ($79) were my favorite mid-rise leggings of all time. This new high-waisted tight has pockets and a drawstring to make sure that the tights are just as high at the end of the workout as they were at the beginning. I’ll definitely be wearing this style on repeat. I am a fan of their leggings, bags and etc! I have worked with this brand before and I am still a fan after all these years.

This women’s style is made with a blend of Chakara®, their most compressive performance fabric yet, and offers moisture-wicking properties, UPF 50+ sun safety, and a strong, grounding feeling against the skin.

Then prAna added extra support by creating a high-rise fit, a hidden key pocket in the waistband, and a COOLMAX® triangle gusset. And last (but certainly not least), included charming eyehole embroidery that wraps around the ankle and runs up the length of the leg.

After all of my thorough research and testing, I can confidently say that you can’t go wrong with any of these leggings. No matter what kind of workout you enjoy, these will make you look and feel your absolute best. So next time you’re feeling like buying yourself a little something special, feel free to add one of these to your cart.

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Ultimate Pre & Post-Workout Skincare Routine For Glowing Skin

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As you know, rule number one of working out is to take off your makeup! Doing this alone is a great to start ensuring your skin looks better, not worse, at the end of a workout. But when it comes to working out we don’t often think about our skincare routine, but treating your skin properly before and after your workout will make a huge difference to your skin. When you exercise, your body temperature increases and more often than not, you sweat – a lot – and that makes your pores dilate, making it even easier for makeup and bacteria to make its way in and block your pores.

So, we’re here to share the ultimate skincare routine for before and after your workout to ensure your skin brings its a-game every time. We’ve even discovered some workout skincare products that are giving us incredible results while we exercise – now that’s multitasking at its best!

Pre-Workout Skincare Routine

Step 1: Wash your Face

…Not with makeup wipes!!

A.M.: If you’ve just woken up or you’re not wearing makeup, do a quick wipe with micellar water on a cotton pad or splash your face with a little water. It’s important that your skin is clean, so if you feel like your skin needs it, do a gentle cleanse with a milk or gel cleanser.

workout skincare

P.M.: Double cleanse to remove all your makeup! We love to use the Face Halo, because all you have to do is wet it, and the tiny little fibers will lift off makeup and dirt, so it’s super easy to use on-the-go. To finish, we love to use the Foreo Luna 3 cleansing device with a gel cleanser to remove every last trace of makeup – the T-sonic pulsations and soft silicone bristles help clean extra deep into pores, which is exactly what you need before a workout!

Step 2: Actives That Work

Just because you’re working out, doesn’t mean your skin shouldn’t get a little love. We love to use lightweight, hydrating and protective formulas while we work out, like a vitamin C serum, or an antioxidant-rich gel moisturizer to protect our skin from free radicals that attack during exercise. Avoid anything to rich and heavy, which could feel uncomfortable when you sweat.

Without a doubt, one of our most exciting new discoveries is Face Gym’s Training Sticks, $49, aka heat-activated skincare that gets to work while you do! Since we’ve discovered these, we literally haven’t worked out without them, and we love how they warm up on your skin while you work out, slowly releasing potent actives that penetrate deeper as your skin’s metabolism is accelerated. The controlled delivery system also helps improve your complexion for up to six hours post-workout (even after cleansing).

The Training Sticks are so quick and easy to use – literally just swipe onto your forehead, cheeks, chin, and temples – and we love the different options: Spirulina for lifting and firming, Activated Charcoal for detoxing, and Brazilian Pink Clay for brightening. You can also buy all three in mini version, plus a hydrating Multivitamin stick for $75 – so you can multi-mask to target different issues. The charcoal formula leaves our skin feeling super soft and bright post-workout, and we love that these fight against damaging free-radicals, which are rife during exercise.

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3. Protect

If you’re working out outside in the sun or going for a hike, SPF is essential. We recommend a mineral sunscreen, which means when you sweat your eyes shouldn’t sting (chemical SPFs often sting the eyes). Check out one of my fave mineral sunscreen here.

Finally, don’t forget a little lip balm to keep your lips moist and to prevent cracking. And always tie your hair up to avoid hair and hair products mingling with your skin.

Post-Workout Skincare Routine

Step 1: Cleanse

We know after working out you often have places to be, but it’s so important to wash your face post-workout as soon as possible. If you’ve washed your skin before your work out (we really hope you did), use a gentle water-based cleanser to get rid of sweat and bacteria. We love the Holi Frog Superior Omega Nutritive Gel Wash, $36, which is pH-balanced and deeply cleans the skin while nourishing it with omega fatty acids, probiotics, and antioxidants to replenish the skin. It also has natural antibacterial properties to help prevent breakouts and clogged pores, without stripping your skin.

Finish your cleanse by splashing your face with cool water, which helps to tighten the pores and shrink blood vessels, which will help to reduce redness more quickly.

Step 2: Hydrate

First things first, drink plenty of water to hydrate your body and skin – the best hydration comes from within! Then use plenty of hydrating ingredients on your skin. Start with a toner that’s soothing and calming, so look for ingredients like chamomile and aloe or opt for hydrating milky formulas. We love the Pixi Rose Tonic, $18, which helps to reduce redness and calm the skin while balancing your skin’s pH levels. Follow with a lightweight serum or hyaluronic acid, like the Sarah Chapman Intense Hydrating Booster Moisture Serum, $98, which is formulated with Bioecolia and Beta Glucan to activate the skin’s natural defenses against bacteria and irritants, plus hyaluronic acid and soothing rose water. We love how fluid this serum is and how easily it melts into the skin to instantly hydrate and repair the skin after the stress of working out.

Step 3: Lock it in

Now your skin is well hydrated, lock it all in with a moisturizer. We prefer to steer clear of thicker formulas post-workout (save that for nighttime), instead, stick to gel-like or lightweight moisturizers like the Biossance Squalane + Probiotic Gel Moisturizer, $52, which helps to reduce redness (great for after a workout), tighten pores, and balance your skin.

Now enjoy that glow-up and feel proud of yourself for working out and showing your skin some love at the same time.

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DOES A SWEAT BELT WORK?

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Does a sweat belt work? Short answer, yes.

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Waist trimmers, tummy trimmers, belly burners, belly belts, by any name, they all do one thing – and that is to get you the best core and abs that you can achieve. These belts are known to help people attain incredible results that target weight and fat loss in the stomach and torso region. Carrying and storing excess cellulite in this region is particularly harmful since it can accumulate and cause serious health consequences. A steady rise in belly fat can lead to heart diseases, stroke, type-2 diabetes, and some forms of cancer. Waist trimmers help you achieve an optimum size, fat percentage, improve your health, and make you look fantastic.

Since these belly burners are incredibly versatile workout accessories, they play an essential role in fat burning and weight loss. To achieve the best result for your body, it is crucial to understand your body type and how you want to reduce your weight. Apart from this, you must finalize a trimmer that is the most effective and comfortable on your skin. The belly burner should be well engineered with features that help in cradling your abdomen and torso and that help straightens your posture. They should also be durable and long lasting since you would be sweating excessively while working out.

WHAT DOES IT DO? It helps with losing excess water weight/bloating. Especially during your period!! I carry about 6 extra pounds of water weight on my period so this baby is amazing. My jeans won’t fit right during this time. After a cardio session with this belt, they fit SO MUCH better due to the loss of water weight.

You DO have to work hard though. The belt doesn’t do the work for you, you have to be doing your intense cardio to see a difference.

In the long run, there is a fat loss that happens due to your bodies performance while using the belt. When you use the belt and topical cream, your body has to work harder to regulate your body temperature. You are essentially burning more energy because of this. Over time, this will add up to a fat loss ONLY with proper nutrition and regular exercise NOT by the sweat belt itself.

WHAT IS A WAIST BELT: A waist trimmer is typically a neoprene type of belt that is used to fasten around your waistline. It enables your body to sweat off the excess water from the abdominal area.

Your sweat is the excess water from your body which is the water weight and losing the water weight contributes to weight loss. It is a great fitness essential tool for your daily workout.

HOW TO USE A WAIST TRIMMER? Using a waist trimmer belt is pretty easy.

Make sure that the belt is covering the front side of the abdomen. Just wrap the end of the fastening belt around the torso making sure that you are comfortable wearing the waist trimmer belt and fully secure.

WHY SHOULD YOU USE ONE? Needed help with water weight or bloating. This is why I have been using mine. It has helped so much with bloating! I bloat so easily if I eat the wrong thing or have a dairy exposure. A couple of days of using this and the water weight is gone!

WHERE TO FIND ONE? I received mine from Perfect Sculpt in 2018, I just started my fitness journey again and wanted to share with my followers about the item that has been helping to trim this waist. Holla!

WHAT WORKOUTS TO USE IT WITH? I use these on my 100% cardio days or days that I am just doing a short upper body workout and cardio.

6 BENEFITS OF A WAIST TRIMMER BELT

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BACK SUPPORT: Health professionals and chiropractors give instructions to patients to wear waist trimmers and compression bandages who are suffering back and spine trauma.

This is to give support to the back and the best ideal way of healing to correct your posture.

Compression gives you the physiotherapy portion of recovery for those who are unfortunate of having poor posture and back pains at the end of the day.

If you have issues with your lower back, a waist trimmer gives the extra support if you need to sit straight up and reduce the pressure you feel on your back.

SLIMMING EFFECTS: The waist trimmer acts like a corset in the new age which creates the façade of you having a slimmer waist while wearing it.

In fact, it doesn’t whittle away the bulging area of the middle area. When you put on the belt on your waist, it gives the slimming effect of the waist.

DIET REMINDER: A waist trimmer is a good reminder that you need to eat better and exercise properly.

Isn’t it a good thing?

The waist trimmer gives you the pressure of having the motivation to achieve your fitness goals.

YOU CAN WEAR IT ANYTIME, ANYWHERE: Another good thing about waist trimmer is that you can wear it anytime and anywhere. You can wear it under your clothes while you are at work, just sitting in front of your computer or going to the grocery.

REDUCE BELLY FAT: We all know that belly fat doesn’t go anywhere that quick.

Actually, it is really that tough to get rid of it on your midsection. But with the help of proper exercise, wearing a waist trimmer is such a good tool to shrink down the size of your belly.

IMPROVES POSTURE: Having an amazing body posture adds confidence, personality, and outlook on life.

Wearing a waist trimmer is such a huge help to correct your body posture because tightens the grip on your stomach and force you to stand straight.

CONCLUSION OF THE BENEFITS OF WEARING A WAIST TRIMMER: Reading the above information will show that a lot of the benefits of wearing a waist trimmer belt can help with spinal benefits or tighten your stomach leading to added benefits.

Although there are physical benefits of wearing a waist trimmer belt I would say it’s only about 10% as effective as proper diet and exercise.

It is a new favorite for fitness geeks out there as you have the freedom to wear it anytime and anywhere. It is really comfortable to wear. You won’t feel pain unlike corsets and other waist trainers which give you limited mobility and you feel like a robot.

A waist trimmer belt generates heat from the middle area of your body. It helps to get rid of the excess water from the belly area.

It’s for personal use and ideal for your health as it contributes to weight loss and supports your back if you have posture problems. Wearing this makes you feel great and look better in the long run.

As a wrap-up, Does a sweat belt work? YES, if used properly and having the right mindset of what it’s intended to do! If you’ve read this blog post and you’ve now decided that you want to purchase a waist trimmer belt for yourself then check out Perfect Sculpt to receive your very own best SCULPT SWEAT BELT

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Gift Guide: Amazing Fitness Essentials

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We all know someone in our lives who is yoga-obsessed, spin-addicted, or just active all the time. So today, I’ve rounded up the perfect gifts you can get your favorite exercise guru. I’ve started my fitness journey again and since I am broke, I have look for ways that could help me lose weight and stay motivated in a affordable manner. Today’s holiday gift guide was geared perfectly toward your workout-loving friend who never goes anywhere without her Fitbit while staying stylish. Just beware… You might find that some of these gifts will end up on your own wish list as well!

FitTrack Dara

Smart Body BMI Scale, $84.95

FitTrack scales are a simple and effective solution to stay motivated. Measure, track, and trend your body vitals over time with 17 Health Measurements at the comfort of your fingertips.

Comfitude

A Comfitude therapeutic weighted comforter or blanket can help reduce daily anxiety, increase calmness, and achieve deep, quality sleep without drugs.

Within Comfitude blankets and comforters, the weighted areas activate pressure points within the body, resulting in a direct improvement in mood and a feeling of relaxation. This gentle pressure has been shown to increase serotonin and melatonin levels, while decreasing levels of the stress hormone cortisol. Increased serotonin and melatonin levels result in deeper relaxation and a great night’s sleep.

S’well

Calacatta Gold, $35

This fancy vessel gives your boring old water bottle a whole new makeover! We love how S’well bottles keep our water cold for hours—especially when we’re heading from work to the gym at the end of the day.

Fitbit

Health and Fitness Smartwatch, $129.95

Elevate your day with Fitbit Versa 2—the health & fitness smartwatch with Amazon Alexa Built-in, 24/7 heart rate tracking, Sleep Score, apps and more, all in a premium design. Special Edition Versa 2 includes a 3-month trial of Fitbit Premium.◆◆

A Fitbit is a gym essential these days.

The Laundress

Sport Detergent Kit, $45

Okay, this gift idea is genius and we all want it in our stockings this year too. A laundry detergent made specifically for your athletic wear is one of the smartest ideas we’ve seen in a while!

Diva Boutique

Fitness Collection

If this workout collection isn’t on your radar, it should be! Any workout junkie will adore the cute print on these leggings, pant set, jumpsuits, and etc.

Amazon

AIKENDO Running Pouch Belt, $9.99

Speaking of heading from the office to the gym, this bag will hold so much gear in an effortlessly stylish safe way.

Flattummyco

FITNESS APP!

OK babe – this is no freaking joke. Flattummyco created their very own BRAND NEW Fitness & Nutrition APP! Flat Tummy App include meal plans, equipment free workouts and fitness tracking to help you get fit, get strong, and get the results YOU want!

prAna

Transformation Mat, $59

The yogi in your life will adore getting a fresh mat for the holidays! Are designed to help you thrive by providing essential balance and support.

Which of these items will you be getting for the fitness fanatic on your list?

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