First off, let me say these shorts are NO JOKE when it comes to making you sweat. I wore them during my HIIT session, and within minutes, I was dripping like I'd jumped in a pool. The neoprene material really traps heat – my legs felt like they were in a sauna (in a good way?).

Now, the sizing drama is REAL. I usually wear a medium, but after reading reviews, I went for XL. Smart move! These run TINY – the waistband barely made it over my hips (and I'm no Kim Kardashian). Once on, they stayed put during burpees though!

The material is... interesting. It's crinkly like a wetsuit and makes swishy noises when walking. Not exactly stealth mode for the gym, but who cares when you're burning calories? They do feel stiff at first but soften slightly with wear.

Pro tip: Wear dark leggings over these unless you want everyone to see your sweat patterns (they WILL soak through). Perfect for hot yoga or outdoor runs where extra sweating is the goal. Just maybe skip them for Zumba – that crinkling sound competes with the music!