Lululemon’s bestsellers, reviewed: From leggings to sports bras, here’s our verdict

While Lululemon’s align HR pant have long been heralded as the best for yoga, the brand’s latest instill collection means they now have a contender. These high-rise leggings have clearly been designed to help you practice your best pose, with all the stretchiness and softness you’d expect. When you first put them on you’re likely to notice the thickness and support that they give, and the waistband quite literally holds you in. They’re undeniably comfortable and allow you to move freely. What’s more, for those who are worried about them being seethrough, we had no issues at all – giving us the confidence to stretch further into our downward dog. These quickly became one of our favourite pairs of leggings to wear for a low-intensity session, or simply while running errands.

If you’re more into HIIT and running as opposed to yoga, you’ll love these invigorate leggings which are made from the brand’s signature everlux fabric (so they’re fast-drying, seriously stretchy and breathable). The high waistband and tight ankle cuffs mean that everything feels like it’s being held firmly in place, while the extra lycra means they keep their shape perfectly. If you like your leggings to have pockets, you’re in luck because there’s one on the side, which is perfect for holding your phone and a key during runs. These really are a no-brainer purchase – while they’re an investment, they delivered on all of their promises, and we now want a pair in every colour.

If we’ve managed to convince you to upgrade your yoga wardrobe thanks to our review of the instill HR tights (£108, Lulelemon.co.uk), then allow us to introduce you to your next sports bra, designed specifically for low-impact activities. It’s supportive yet not restrictive, meaning it's perfect for stretching. We particularly love the longline design, which means you can forgo a T-shirt, while the back detailing adds something a little different.

It’s all about aiding performance and comfort with these running socks. They provide support to the arch thanks to the ribbed design, and, as you’d expect, they stay in place while jogging. We found them to be breathable, well ventilated and true to size. They’re slightly thinner than other trainer socks we’ve worn in the past, but we loved the additional heel and toe padding.

We were initially sceptical about this water bottle carrier, but it certainly came in handy during long rambles. If you’re concerned about having a place for your phone and keys, you’ll be glad to learn it has an exterior pocket. And it’s water repellant, which is a bonus in the British weather. We’d recommend this for those who want hands-free access while on walks, but don’t want to carry around a cumbersome backpack. We were pleasantly surprised by its large capacity.