Kickstart your workout with a new pair of leg-flattering mesh panelled leggings: we pick seven of the best

Words Joy Montgomery

Athleisure is so hot right now. Sadly gone are the days of wearing your boyfriend’s old baggy t-shirt and secondary school trackies for a quick session on the cross-trainer. Now your spinning class is lined with bobbing bottoms clad in tasteful-yet-flattering leggings – lululemon naturally – which will carry you seamlessly from mat work to matcha latte to Masterchef with ease.
If the thought of trawling through shops to find this new breed of gym wear fills you with dread then look no further than the mesh panelled legging. Spotted on countless celebrities, these clever leg-sculpting wonders are not only flattering and comfortable, but also offer that little bit of ‘fashion’ to your look with minimal effort. Simples. We’ve done all the hard work for you and rounded up seven of the best mesh panelled leggings to recharge your workout. After all, what’s better for Monday gym motivation than some cool new kit"

INSPIRE TIGHT II RUNNING PANTS
Lululemon, £98, lululemon.com 
EMMA FIT MESH SPORTS RUNNING LEGGING
Boohoo, £12, boohoo.com
BLACK MESH PANEL SPORTS LEGGINGS
New Look, £8.99 (was £14.99), newlook.com
MESH-PANEL CROPPED PERFORMANCE LEGGINGS
Adidas by Stella McCartney, £70, matchesfashion.com
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