Athletic Bras – The Good, The Great, and The Ones That Actually Work

If you are a woman that does any type of sports activities at all then you know how crucial it is to find quality athletic bras, especially if you are well endowed.  There are many good quality athletic sports bra styles that are available today and a lot of what you choose should depend on your bust size and also what type of clothing that you want to wear with this bra. Whether you are petite or looking for a ddd sports bra that works, I have some great recommendations for you.

A great athletic sports bra to consider is this model by CW-X

CW-X Women's Xtra Support Zip Bra CW-X Women's Xtra Support Zip Bra
List Price: $65.00
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Extra support doesnít have to mean extra sports bras. Engineered for larger cup sizes (up to 40DD), the Xtra Support Bra combines extra motion control from the reinforced 5-point Targeted Support System with the convenience of a full zip frontal closure system...


This piece of athletic apparel is a front zip bra (much easier to put on than a hook and eye closure) that greatly reduces bounce.  It runs a little small, so it is recommended that you go one band size up in this bra.  This bra also features advanced wicking fabric so that you stay dry.  With this style I would definitely wear a shirt over it, because it is not really good looking enough to wear on its own, but for comfort and support it is a winner.

If you are looking for athletic bras that can be worn on their own without an extra top, you may want to consider sport bra tops.  Much of the time these are styled less like bras, and more like cropped sports shirts.   Here is a good pick for a fuller figure.

It comes in several fashion colors and looks nice enough to be worn alone at the gym or while jogging.

Here is a good pick for women with smaller chests.

Sexy Microfiber Single Strap Sports Bra Top - W/ Stretchable Lycra (Large, Beige) Sexy Microfiber Single Strap Sports Bra Top - W/ Stretchable Lycra (Large, Beige)
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At less than 1.0 denier, Microfibers are finer than luxury natural fibers such as silk, yet strong and uniform. The close packing of the fine filaments of Microfiber are able to lock out water without chemical treatments or coatings, yet allow passage of moisture vapor, leaving the wearer dry and comfortable...

This is a really cute bra, but is not for high impact workouts.  If you are running you will want something more supportive in your sports bras, but it is a great bra for A and B cups for walking or for yoga, and it looks great on its own or under tanks.  This style does however run big, so be sure to keep that in mind when ordering and order a size down.

Speaking of yoga, did you know that you can actually get a specific yoga sports bra?   Here is a good example.

Enell sports bra Enell sports bra
List Price: $64.00
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Women with a larger bust size can now exercise in comfort thanks to Enell's design know how. The front-fastening Enell sports bra is designed to minimise bounce, while the fabric holds moisture away from the body and has finished seams to prevent rubbing.

I love the amazing support and the tight fit.  If you are doing yoga, you don't want your clothes to get in the way, so this is a great bra for yoga (my personal favorite exercise).

A good athletic sports bra is probably one of the most important pieces of clothing in any women's sportswear collection, because it will not only make you more comfortable when you are exercising, but it will also protect your figure.  Athletic bras are definitely worth the investment.

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