Discover which women's running leggings to choose for your runs

To help you choose the right women's running leggings, Bodycross running specialists are here to guide you. First, leggings are defined as thick tights without feet. This garment is halfway between gymnastics bottoms and sweatpants. There are several types of leggings, suitable for a multitude of sports. However, running leggings differ from other models mainly due to their material. As well as their level of compression, which is generally higher than that of fitness or dance leggings.

The women's running leggings offered by Bodycross have features specifically designed for running.

• In hot weather, opt for 3/4 models. Shorter, this cut allows you to keep your calves exposed so you don't get too hot.
• In moderate or low temperatures, long women's running leggings models are perfect. Covering the full length of your legs, these cuts retain the heat generated by all your lower muscles

Which women's running leggings to choose according to your pace?

For high-intensity running such as sprinting, runners generally prefer to wear 3/4 running leggings. Especially because during these efforts, calves tend to quickly congest. The short cut of the ¾ PAULA women's running leggings allows calves to breathe and prevents you from feeling too compressed. This model is also suitable for long-distance running. The short cut helps avoid chafing and itching in the calves during runs lasting several hours.

While for middle-distance running in moderate temperatures, the long PACEY and GWENAEL women's running leggings are suitable. By covering the entire leg, they retain heat more effectively. In addition, they compress the entire legs for more pronounced support.

For everyday runners and athletes, discover our pre-selection of women's running clothes. Our range of women's running leggings has the ideal technical features for comfortable performance-based running. Note that we also offer men's running clothes, if you want to be able to run with your partner.

Which women's running leggings to choose: the important criteria

Bodycross women's running leggings are designed to meet the needs of female runners. Especially regarding comfort of use: softness of the fabric, respect for the skin, practical storage, etc. But also regarding the adaptation of the garment to the athlete's effort: muscle compression, regulation of lactic acid, recovery after the run, etc.

In the same way, the quality of the women's running leggings is judged by the garment's ability to be used without degrading over time. Generally, running clothes are subject to odor changes and stretching of the fabric fibers. Bodycross provides a durable solution by offering remarkably strong fabrics (Polyester, Elastane, Spandex) treated with a protective solution: Rudolf Silver Plus.

Flat seams

Given the degree of compression provided by the women's running leggings, Bodycross has chosen to incorporate flat seams on certain models. Especially on the AELIS women's running leggings. This feature reduces all risks of chafing and itching on long-distance runs.

Especially at the level of the thighs or calves, where the fabric is likely to move a few centimeters depending on your stride. Without uncomfortable seams, you will enjoy a perfectly enveloping and soft sensation for your legs.

The sensation of comfort and freedom brought by flat seams allows you to progress effectively in your run.

Storage pockets

Which women's running leggings model to choose to carry your small accessories?

The AELIS or PACEY women's running leggings models are useful for storing essential small accessories during your runs. Bodycross has chosen to incorporate a zippered pocket at the waist on certain running leggings models, on the back side. This allows you to carry your phone and keys in a sealed pocket. This way, you can accelerate freely without fear of losing an object along the way.
The placement of the pocket at the waist is designed not to bother you during the run.

The level of support for your muscle fibers

Which women's running leggings model to choose for good compression?

The long-cut women's running leggings give you solid support on your legs. This includes the quadriceps, hamstrings, adductors, abductors, glutes, and calves. During powerful accelerations, this model will compress your muscles to limit movements other than concentric (contraction) and eccentric (release).

This will allow you to contract your muscles faster and stronger. While on long-distance running, compression will reduce the production of lactic acid. You will therefore be able to fully engage your muscles over a longer distance.

While the short cut of the women's running leggings stops below the knee. It brings the same features but does not provide support to the calves. This model is more used for sprinting or long-distance running by female runners who enjoy running with half-bare legs.

The antibacterial and anti-odor treatment

The Rudolf Silver Plus finish is a technology brought to Bodycross running clothes to extend their lifespan. Once applied, the Rudolf Silver Plus finish protects your women's running leggings and all the references in the Bodycross catalog against mites, bacteria, mold, and bad odors. To know which women's running leggings benefit from this finish, select the products having the "odorless" and "antibacterial" mentions on the Bodycross online store

For 20 washes, the fabric will remain like new and will not absorb any bad odor related to the sweat of your body.

Which women's running leggings to choose: what to remember

To determine the reference of your next Bodycross women's running leggings, we invite you to follow these steps:

• The long-cut Polyester women's running leggings are practical for middle-distance running in cool or low temperatures.
• Wearing the short-cut Polyester women's running leggings is ideal for sprinting or long-distance running. This model is also recommended for high temperatures.
• For long-distance runs, opt for models with the zippered pocket in the back.
• Wear models treated with anti-odor and antibacterial treatments to only use pieces resistant to intensive use.