best sports bras for every occasion
best sports bras for every occasion

We’ve Found The Best Sports Bra For EVERY Workout

Shopping for a sports bra can be a nightmare, but we’ve put together an easy guide on how to find your perfect fit no matter what your budget is. Whether you’re looking for a high support sports bra, a sports bra for yoga or need some advice on how to find the perfect fit we’ve got all the info you need to feel comfy and supported for every workout this year.

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How should your sports bra fit?

There’s nothing worse than *actually* doing your workout but your sports bra is uncomfortable or unsupportive and it ruins the whole experience. Buying a sports bra can be really tricky because we all have different bust sizes and let’s face it, finding the perfect bra can be hard enough never mind adding in the element of needing extra support for working out.

Here are some reasons why wearing the right sports bra is so important:

  • Improved performance
  • Preventing breast tissue damage
  • Alleviating discomfort and soreness

Ultimately wearing the right sports bra isn’t only to make you feel comfortable, it can also help you focus more and prevent damage and soreness.

What level of support do I need?

The type of sports bra you need often depends on the type of workout you’re planning on doing, but can also depend on your bust size. Just like buying a bra, if you have a bigger cup size you’re probably going to want a high-support sports bra to have a truly comfortable workout, but if you have a smaller bust you might feel fine wearing a lower impact sports bra— it often comes down to personal preference!

Sports bras typically come in three levels of support: low, medium and high.

If you’re choosing your level of support based on your workout, here’s an idea of what kind of sports bra you might need.

Low-impact activities: Walking, yoga, pilates

Medium impact activities: Cycling, elliptical, walking on a treadmill, tennis, weight training

High-impact activities: HIIT workouts, running, kickboxing, horse riding

A high support sports bra will typically have thicker straps and padding and will aim to reduce all movement in your breasts so you can jump and run around freely while low support offers minimal padding.

Of course, you know your body best, but it’s worth trying out a few different styles to see what feels best for you.

Best sports bras for running

Looking for the best sports bras for running? Look no further as we’ve picked out some of our favourite high support sports bras including sports bras for plus sizes so everyone can have a comfortable run.

Whether you’re running outside or on a treadmill, the last thing you want is to be constantly adjusting yourself or feeling your breasts bouncing around (which is so uncomfortable and can cause breast tissue damage)— so regardless of your bust size, these extra support sports bras should be perfect for running.

Running sports bra- Gymshark, £50

gymshark sports bra for running

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Zero Gravity Running Bra- Sweaty Betty, £74

Sweaty betty sports bra for running

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Best sports bras for HIIT

A HIIT workout will often include a lot of movement, so you’re going to want a sports bra that doesn’t allow for any movement so you can truly focus on your workout with no distractions.

TLRD Impact Training High-Support Bra- adidas, £45

adidas sports bra high impact

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Timeless wide strap sports bra- Oner Active, £40

Oner active sports bra high impact

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Best sports bras for yoga and pilates

Yoga and pilates are lower-impact activities but it doesn’t mean they’re easy. Pilates can definitely make you work up a sweat, so it’s important to look for a sports bra with a sweat-wicking material that will make you feel comfortable and supported.

Peak A Boo Sports Bra- Gymshark, £28

gymshark sports bra for yoga

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Ruched Sports Bra- Gymshark, £28

gymshark sports bra medium impact

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Unified Twist Sports Bra- Oner Active, £38

light support sports bra

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Best sports bras for fuller bust

Let’s face it, fuller-bust girls definitely have it harder when it comes to working out— but that doesn’t mean you can’t find the perfect sports bra. If you have trauma from bra shopping and trying to find something that fits but isn’t hideous, we’ve made sports bra shopping a little bit easier by picking out some styles that are certified bigger bust-friendly, affordable and *not* something you’re embarrassed to wear in public.

Longline styles are also great for fuller busts as they can help with that dreaded underboob sweat.

Shock Absorber D+ Max Sports Bra- Bravissimo, £43

Bravissimo sports bra for fuller bust

High Neck High Support Sports Bra- Gymshark, £40

gymshark sports bra for fuller bust

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Once you’ve found your perfect fitting sports bra, don’t forget to check out the best workout ideas to improve your mental health and cheap gym memberships in the UK to kick-start your new fitness journey.

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