15 Best Sports Bras for Every Workout, According to Athletes
If you thought finding a regular bra was tough, searching for the best sports bras can be even more challenging. But it’s worth putting in the extra effort—just like how squat-proof leggings can improve any workout, the right sports bra can mean the difference between an uncomfortable workout and a personal best. (And if you're lucky, it’s also just as cute as it is supportive.)
The best place to start is by figuring out when you’ll wear your pick. Low-impact sports bras are great for leisurely activities like yoga, biking, and walking—and they can sub in for everyday bras under a T-shirt when everything else is in the wash. Medium-impact styles tend to be the workhorse option of choice for dancing, running, and Pilates. Then, of course, there are the high-impact sports bras that get you through your most intense workouts with extra support and compression.
Despite the complexities of sports bras’ designs, the sheer number of brands selling ones that appear to check all the boxes is dizzying. But we know better than to be swayed by just any bra, so we reached out to athletes—women who’ve spent hundreds of hours running, dancing, practicing yoga, hiking, basically anything and everything—to find out which sports bras actually deliver.
From full-coverage racerback designs ideal for larger breasts to moisture-wicking bras perfect for high-intensity workouts, check out the best sports bras real athletes recommend below.
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