You may be moving, grooving, and jumping during your workout, but your breasts shouldn't follow suit. To ban the bounce and up the comfort level of your sweat sessions, SHAPE testers put 30 new sports bras through their paces to find these standouts. Whatever your size or exercise preference, you'll find one that will leave you high and dry—which, when it comes to boobs, is a very good thing.
In case you can't decide on your ideal match, everyone from yogis to CrossFitters raved about the Victoria's Secret VSX Incredible Bra (left, $50; victoriassecret.com ). Reviewers called it "super-flattering" (no uniboob!) and "surprisingly supportive."
During Pilates and strength training, this "adorable," quick-drying bra shined. "It's so comfy—it moved with me no matter which way I twisted," said one tester. ($49; athleta.com)
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"Most bras ride up on me, but thanks to the adjustable straps, this one fit my long torso," said a dancer. Tightly woven fabric on the inner layer improves stability, and the seamless design inhibits chafing. ($40; ua.com)
"It feels like I'm wearing nothing," said a cyclist of this "super-soft" bra. The bright colors (there are 11 options) were a hit too: "I wouldn't mind this poking out from my tank," said a barre-class fan. ($28; oakley.com)
Crisscrossing the straps of this convertible style "made it extra supportive," raved runners, while encapsulated cups decrease side-to-side motion and "prevent headlights." ($42; asics.com)
Adjust the size at the shoulders and band for a customized fit. "It's snug but doesn't create back-fat bulge," said one reviewer. Mesh panels left another "dry, even after a long tennis match." ($38; championusa.com)
This bra scored high for low-impact sports. Brushed polyester gives it a "cottony feel" without ceding moisture control. "The optional pads enhanced my shape," said one walker. ($35; shop.reebok.com)
"The cushioned straps don't dig into your shoulders," and their Velcro closures ensure an "exact fit," said one critic. This bra offers "enough control for rebounder classes without being constricting." ($52; movingcomfort.com)
Reinforced material at five points around each breast provided "plenty of stability on a 4-miler," said a runner. And with temperature-regulating fabric and mesh inserts, this bra is highly breathable too. ($60; eastbay.com)
While the front clasps "look like armor," for busty girls (up to 52DD), they're "easier than pulling on a bra overhead." The high back and no-stretch straps "halt bouncing" even while jumping rope. ($64; enell.com)
