The elastic around the waist is way too tight. There is also elastic around the the thigh portion and that too was way too tight. Didn't make any sense because the fabric in between was a good fit, maybe even a little on the loose side. I am short and have a very athletic build. I worked out in them a few times but they are not the most comfy to workout in so I use them as lounge around shorts and I cut the elastic off.