The Perfect Shorts for Your Workout

Toss aside your trusty black pants and pull on these sporty bottoms instead. We can almost hear your calves exhaling.

ON THE TRAILS


These Outdoor Research Expressa shorts ($45; outdoorresearch.com for stores) are made of a lightweight, stretchy material, so they move with you.






AT THE GYM


The rear pocket on these Under Armour Movement shorts ($40; underarmour .com) was made for an MP3 player, so you can lift to your own tunes.






FOR SUMMER RUNS


Thanks to a flat–front elastic waistband, these silky, moisture–wicking Saucony Run Lux shorts ($34; saucony.com for stores) won't bunch up.






IN THE WATER


A pair of Patagonia Minimalist II board shorts ($55; patagonia.com) will protect your suit from snags, and the fabric resists saltwater corrosion.