The best new sports bras for all shapes and sizes
About 60% of women experience breast pain during exercise. But don't give up--the right sports bra can eliminate much of the suffering. When British researchers studied 70 women ranging from size A to F, they found that encapsulation bras, which have separate molded cups, reduced pain the most by stopping motion in all directions--not just up and down--for better support and more comfort. We had readers walk, jog, and kickbox in the latest models. Here, their favorites:
Best for A-B
The Moving Comfort Alexis cuts bounce without flattening like a pancake.
"It gave me shape and support," our tester raved. ($34; movingcomfort.com for store locator)
Best for B-C
The underwire in the Adidas Simia lets it double as a daytime bra--yet its wicking fabric keeps you dry if you take a brisk walk at lunch.
"It was so comfy, I fell asleep in it," our tester admitted. ($40; shopadidas.com)
Best for C-D
The Champion Powersleek controls bounce in two ways: with molded cups and compression fabric. Our tester loved the front-adjustable straps.
"I didn't have to contort my body to get it on." ($40; championusa.com)
Best for D and Larger
The Enell 100 Sports Bra's double-layer fabric, extra back support, and wide straps provide maximum motion control without making you feel like you're wearing a corset.
"Despite the firm hold, it didn't pinch or bind," our tester said. ($60; enell.com for store locator)
About 60% of women experience breast pain during exercise. But don't give up--the right sports bra can eliminate much of the suffering. When British researchers studied 70 women ranging from size A to F, they found that encapsulation bras, which have separate molded cups, reduced pain the most by stopping motion in all directions--not just up and down--for better support and more comfort. We had readers walk, jog, and kickbox in the latest models. Here, their favorites:
Best for A-B
The Moving Comfort Alexis cuts bounce without flattening like a pancake.
"It gave me shape and support," our tester raved. ($34; movingcomfort.com for store locator)
Best for B-C
The underwire in the Adidas Simia lets it double as a daytime bra--yet its wicking fabric keeps you dry if you take a brisk walk at lunch.
"It was so comfy, I fell asleep in it," our tester admitted. ($40; shopadidas.com)
Best for C-D
The Champion Powersleek controls bounce in two ways: with molded cups and compression fabric. Our tester loved the front-adjustable straps.
"I didn't have to contort my body to get it on." ($40; championusa.com)
Best for D and Larger
The Enell 100 Sports Bra's double-layer fabric, extra back support, and wide straps provide maximum motion control without making you feel like you're wearing a corset.
"Despite the firm hold, it didn't pinch or bind," our tester said. ($60; enell.com for store locator)
By Sarah Bowen Shea (prevention.com)
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