BE BOLD AND GET A LEG UP

Just because summer’s over doesn’t mean it’s time to put your wildly patterned, brightly colored clothing away. On the contrary, vibrant workout leggings are hot this season and are here to add some pep to your step. USA TODAY’s Carly Mallenbaum takes a l

ABS2BFITNESS

Are you a gym rat with a sweet side? Abs2 Fitness’ Donuts& Dumbbells pants are exactly what you need for your next set of squats. $ 65, abs2bfitness.com

CALIA

The Oxidized Copper print on Calia’s leggings is very calming. If we have to do a Pilates 100, that pattern is what we want to look at while sweating it out. $ 70, caliastudio.com

PINK

Not ready to commit to super- bold workout wear? Pink’s yoga pants offer just a hint of color, and are reversible to an all- black option. $ 69.95, victoriassecret.com

ALALA BARRE

Forget Degas’ dancers: You can wear an impressionist painting right on your pants while at the ballet barre. Fitness studio Pure Barre has teamed with athleticwear brand Alala for these artsy leggings. $ 110, available this month in select Pure Barre studios

NIKE

We’re convinced the geometric lines on Nike Power Legendary leggings make muscles appear more toned. The compression pants are perfect for cross- training. $ 150, store. nike. com

AVOCADO

Want to look as though you’re running as fast as quicksilver ... when you’re moving at normal speed? Avocado’s Aurora Capri gives your jog the look of a lightning boost. $ 54, shopavocado.com

LULULEMON

The Wunder Under pants from Lululemon feel as soft as the pattern looks. They’re great for exercising ... but also for couch- reclining. $ 98, shop. lululemon. com

SWEATY BETTY

The pattern on Sweaty Betty’s new leggings is called Lavaprint — probably because you’ll look hot in them. The quick- drying London brand pairs well with kickboxing class. $ 110, sweatybetty.com

FABLETICS

Fabletics’ so- called Electric Zebra midrise pants go on sale Oct. 1. By then, you should have found a rave to wear them to. $ 49.95, fabletics. com