THE GYM PEOPLE Women's High Waist Gym Shorts with 2 Deep Pockets and 4-Way Stretch

Four-way stretch helps these high-waisted shorts move with you through workouts, while two deep pockets keep everyday essentials close. The wide waistband adds coverage around the waist, making them a practical choice for active sessions where freedom of movement and useful storage both matter.

Choose them for yoga or Pilates when flexible movement is the priority, or for cycling and running when having pockets close to hand is useful. Their lightweight design also suits fitness routines that call for a simple, easy-to-wear pair of shorts.

Who it’s for

These women's gym shorts are designed for yoga, fitness, Pilates, cycling and running. The combination of a high waist and wide waistband offers a covered feel through different movements, while the four-way stretch is suited to bending, stretching and active training. The two deep pockets add everyday practicality, giving you a place for small essentials during a session.

If your routine centres on floor-based exercise, the stretch and high-waisted cut support a flexible workout wardrobe. For a run or cycle, the pockets offer a handy alternative to shorts without storage. That balance makes them relevant for people who want one pair for more than one kind of activity.

Strengths

The standout feature is the pairing of movement-friendly stretch with two deep pockets. You can move between poses or exercises without giving up convenient storage, and the wide waistband brings a clear design focus to the high-waisted fit. The lightweight construction is another useful detail for activewear, particularly when choosing shorts for a mix of indoor workouts and outdoor exercise.

Customer feedback is positive about comfort and quality overall, though opinions on fit and sizing vary. Comments on the fabric feel are also mixed, and some buyers raise concerns about the waistband seam. These differing experiences are worth bearing in mind when choosing a fit, the practical appeal remains the combination of a high waist, stretch and pocket storage for several types of exercise.

At a glance

• Type: Women's gym shorts
• Waist: High waist with a wide waistband
• Pockets: 2 deep pockets
• Stretch: 4-way stretch
• Design: Lightweight and skin-friendly
• Intended activities: Yoga, fitness, Pilates, cycling and running

Questions before you buy

What activities are these shorts designed for? They are intended for yoga, fitness, Pilates, cycling and running, so they suit a varied workout routine rather than just one type of exercise.

Do they have pockets? Yes. They have two deep pockets for keeping small essentials close while you exercise.

What does the waistband offer? The shorts have a high waist and a wide waistband, giving the design a broader, higher-rise waist area.

Buying verdict

For a workout wardrobe that needs to cover both stretching sessions and more active training, these shorts bring together four-way stretch, a high-waisted design and two deep pockets. They are a practical fit for yoga, Pilates, fitness, cycling and running, especially if you value having storage built into your exercise shorts.