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They pick us up when were down, hug us tight, and support us through every challenge.
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Yep, were talking about sports bras.
For further guidance, glance over oursports bra buying guide.
Once youve found a supportivesports brathat truly fits, you may be surprised by how much easier workouts become.
The best supportive sports bra is socomfortableyou wont feel like youre wearing a bra at all.
The fabric is soft and cushiony, not unlike asilk pillow.
Plus, it still fits beautifully and has held its stretch after a year of wear.
It has high-cut coverage, wide shoulder straps, hook-and-eye closure, and sliders for adjustments.
This one from Playtex doesnt break the bank, and it checks all of my sports bra boxes.
Want to do 50 burpees?
No jiggling or bouncing here, and all without underwire.
Its a testament to the supportive designand possibly some magic.
It fits sizes up to 42G.Allison Tsai, associate health director
Available in sizes 32A to 42G.
The strappy back adds a little more fun to the bra, too.
Available in sizes XS to XXL (and 2X to 4Xhere).
The straps are thick and adjustable, and the band is snug so there isnt a lot of shifting.
My favorite feature is the mesh back, which not only looks cool but provides extra ventilation.
Available in sizes B to DD.
The fabric is smooth and soft, with a seamless design that means theres zero chance ofchafing.
Available in sizes 32C to 40D.
But thats just what makes this one of the best supportive sports bras on the market.
What it lacks in a traditional sports bra appearance, it more than makes up for in performance.
All that extra hardware just means you could adjust the bra to your body for a better fit.A.T.
Available in sizes XS to 6Luxe.
As a Certified Sweaty Person, I appreciate the lightweight moisture-wicking fabric.
It also has removable cups for added support and coverage (but I always take them out).S.M.
Available in sizes XS to XXXL.
But this one does all that and more.
The Athleta Cinch is genuinely one of the softest and most comfortable items of clothing I own.
Available in sizes XS to 3X.
Available in sizes 28A to 40KK.
Lululemon Enlite Bra Weave
The Enlite Bra is my pick for high-impact workouts.
So much so that I own it in three different colors.
The Enlite bra is functional without being matronly, and the thick diagonal straps keep pressure off my shoulders.
The sewed-in cups offer noncompressive support and absorb a solid amount of shock from jumping.
Ill repurchase this bra forever, I think.S.M.
Available in sizes 34A to 40E.
It quickly became my go-to top.
The fabric is buttery soft but surprisingly lightweight and fast-wicking.
It looks especially cute with matching leggings or biker shorts.
I have to stop myself every day from buying it in new colors!S.J.
Available in sizes XXS to XXL.
