Let me start by saying these pants are NO JOKE when it comes to making you sweat. The first time I wore them for pilates, I looked like I'd jumped into a pool - but in a weirdly satisfying way. The neoprene material feels like a warm hug (or maybe more like being gently vacuum-sealed) around your legs.

Size warning is REAL - I usually wear medium but got XL based on reviews, and they were still snugger than my skinny jeans after Thanksgiving dinner. After 3 workouts though, they molded to my body like second skin. That swish-swish sound when walking? Yeah, you'll sound like a scuba diver doing Zumba.

Here's the magic combo: these pants + that Sweet Sweat cream everyone talks about = instant personal sauna. Did yoga in my living room and legit had sweat dripping down my ankles (gross but impressive). My skin did feel tighter after 2 weeks, though scale didn't budge - just saying.

MAJOR CAUTION THOUGH: I got cocky and wore them for back-to-back spin classes. Big mistake. Nearly passed out from dehydration despite chugging water. Now I limit to 3x/week max and stick to low-intensity workouts. They're amazing for keeping muscles warm during strength training though!

Quality could be better - mine started unraveling at the seams after a month of heavy use. But for $30? Worth it just for that post-workout 'I survived' endorphin rush when you peel them off.