Women's Gym Shorts & Training Shorts

Lorna Jane's women's gym shorts start at a 7cm cheeky cut and run all the way up to 16cm, so you can go as short or as covered as you like. There's even a big selection made from Nothing 2 See Here - Lorna Jane’s trademark fabric - that's built not to go see-through. So that's one less thing on your mind mid-squat. Heaps of them have a phone pocket, some tucked into the back waistband, others down the side. Prints go from camo to gingham, and the Liberty 14cm comes in nine colours. If you'd rather something looser, that's over in the wider women's shorts collection, and the full bike shorts range has more again.

Seams and Fabrics in Women's Workout Shorts

Seams are the bit that gets you. The Lotus No Chafe styles skip the inside leg seam entirely, so there's nothing sitting against your inner thigh. The Liberty 14cm, Cute In Camo 12cm and Hi-Fold No Ride 10cm drop the front seam instead. Fabric-wise, Nothing 2 See Here is the light-blocking one, polyester and elastane with four-way stretch, and it shifts sweat off your skin. Liberty's the lighter option, 81% nylon with Lycra, eight-way stretch and a matte finish. It's OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified too, so it's been tested for anything nasty. Active Rib is the ribbed one, also nylon and Lycra, and it handles sweat the same way. Matching tops and bras are over in the wider gym and training range.

What Inseam Length Should You have for gym shorts?

Inseam is the measurement from the crotch seam to the hem. It's used to describe the length of bike shorts and gym shorts, with a shorter inseam finishing higher on the thigh. Stated inseams are normally quoted at one base size and grade up or down through the size run.

You've got 7cm, 9cm, 10cm, 12cm, 14cm and 16cm to pick from, with 12cm and 14cm the two you'll see most. The Lotus No Chafe 16cm is measured at a size Small, so expect a centimetre either way from there. Hi-Fold, Lotus and Siren are all high rise. The Liberty 14cm sits on a soft fold band with stomach support across the front.

How to Choose Ladies Training Shorts

A few come with a matching sports bra, which is the easy way to do it.

• Matching sets: The Hi-Fold No Ride 10cm goes with the Lifted Sports Bra, and Cute In Camo has its own. Worth a scroll through the sports bras if you want the print to match.
• Studio and Pilates: The Liberty 14cm is made for yoga and Pilates, and Cute In Camo is a studio day short. There's more in the Pilates shorts too.
• Gym floor: Anything in Nothing 2 See Here, with an oversized tee chucked over the top. That's the one built for coverage.
• Running: The Siren Luxe Rib 14cm is your long run pair, with side pockets and a high rise waistband that stays put. More of them in running and cardio shorts.
• Off duty: The Lotus styles were made for lounging, beach walks and coffee dates as well as yoga.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do ladies gym shorts have pockets?

Many Lorna Jane gym shorts have pockets, though placement varies by style. Some sit in the back waistband, others down the side.

Q: Are gym shorts see through when you squat?

Gym short coverage comes down to the fabric. Nothing 2 See Here is the light-blocking one, so that's the one to look for if coverage is a concern. Liberty and Active Rib are the other two fabrics in the range, so it's worth checking what a style is made from before you buy.

Q: Are Lorna Jane gym shorts high waisted?

Plenty of Lorna Jane's gym shorts are cut high rise. The Hi-Fold, Lotus and Siren styles all are, a few of them on a soft fold band, and the Liberty 14cm has stomach support across the front. Rise does vary by style.

Q: Can you wear gym shorts for Pilates?

Some Lorna Jane gym shorts are made for Pilates. The Liberty 14cm is designed for yoga, Pilates and studio workouts, and Cute In Camo is made for studio days. It has a soft fold waistband with stabilising rubber at the back.

Q: How do you wash Lorna Jane gym shorts?

Cold wash your gym shorts with like colours, then air or line dry them in the shade. Skip the tumble dryer and the fabric softener. A wash bag is worth using, since it stops fluff from the rest of the load ending up on your activewear. Care labels vary between styles, so check the one in yours.