No matter your cup size or work out of choice, a good sports bra is a must for exercise.
A supportive, comfortable, correctly-fitted bra is essential in helping you avoid pain, discomfort and ongoing health issues (seriously, a bad bra can have dire effects — but more on that here).
In addition to your body, the best sports bra for you will be influenced by the kind of movement you’ll be wearing it for, with there being a range of low, medium and high-impact options on the market. In fact, there are so many different products out there that it can be hard to choose one.
The runners, gym gals and pilates princesses here in the Cosmopolitan Australia office have come together to round up the very best sports bras to shop in Australia right now, with options for all tastes, needs and busts.
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At a glance, the best sports bras to shop in Australia right now are:
- Best all-round sports bra: Lululemon Energy Bra
- Best high-impact sports bra: Nike Indy High-Impact
- Best sports bra for running: Under Armour Armour High Cross Back
- Best sports bra for bigger busts: Berlei ProElite Contour Crop
- Best low-impact sports bra: Gym Shark Minimal Halterneck Sportsbra
- Best sports bra for everyday wear: Lorna Jane Lifted Sports Bra
- Best sports bra for pilates and yoga: P.E Nation Fundamental Sports Bra
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Best all-round sports bra
Lululemon Energy Bra
$89
Key features:
- Medium support
- Removable cups
- Lightweight elastic underband
- Butter-soft fabric
- Cross-over back straps
- High-impact version (which is better for bigger busts) also available to shop here
Is It Okay To Wear a Sports Bra Every Day?
If you want to wear a sports bra every day, there is no reason why you shouldn’t.
Internet myths that sports bras can flatten breasts or increase the likelihood of sagging are not based in any evidence and there are no physical down-sides to wearing one daily.
In fact, a properly-fitted sports bra should keep your breasts in place without flattening them, and you will likely find it’s more comfortable than a regular old bra.
What Is the Best Brand For a Sports Bra?
Where to shop will depend on what exercise you need the sports bra for.
If you’re after a bra for high-impact exercise, brands like Nike and Under Armour have you covered. Gym-focused companies like Gymshark are great for weight lifters, as their products are designed to allow for max movement of the muscles (a backless bra for back day? Genius!). Meanwhile, yoga and pilates allow you to consider impact less and perhaps bring style into the equation, so look to companies like P.E Nation, Lululemon and Lorna Jane for some pretty picks.
