15 Best Sports Bras For Every Workout, From Yoga At Home To Jogging In The Park

Zip up and get to work with our best in test sports bra that’s a real win-win – it’s a top performer and affordable. There’s a thoughtful fabric panel between the zip and your skin so it doesn’t rub, the fabric is soft, and you can get it on and off in seconds. 

It’s supportive enough for the hardest of HIIT classes too, while the adjustable straps are comfortable for yoga – there’s not really anything this sports bra can’t do. It might not be the most luxe brand out there, but there’s nothing to dislike thanks to this bra's design and performance. 

Key specifications
Sizes: UK 8 - 18
Style: Zip-up racerback
Colours: Floral, black and white and black
Wear for: High-impact workouts

You’ll get a dopamine hit from your yoga flow and this sports bra, thanks to its neon-bright design. It’s eco-friendly too, made with 84% recycled fabrics that feel luxe against the skin. The compression is also stand-out for a low-impact bra.  

If you’re more into your neutrals, then there are a range of colours for you to choose from, and although it is an investment, we found the seamless design comfortable for strength training or wearing to WFH. Plus, now that summer’s arrived, it’s one to show off on a lunchtime power walk.

Key specifications
Sizes: XS - 4X
Style: Pullover racerback
Colours: Orange and pink, ink and navy, black and grey, off-white and beige
Wear for: Low to medium-impact workouts

After an Instagrammable look? Then treat yourself to this sports bra from the brand founded by 'fit-fluencer' Grace Beverley. The on-trend design features cute criss-crossed straps and a supportive compression band, and it holds its own, whether you wear it for a hike or crossfit.

While the indulgently soft fabric is made from 76% recycled nylon, the size range is limited and the style comes up small. If you are able to shimmy into it, then it should stop your boobs from budging. 

Key specifications
Sizes: XS - XL
Style: Sports bra/crop top hybrid 
Colours: Black, grey
Wear for: Low to medium-impact workouts

Fear not, there’ll be no bursting forth mid burpee with this sports bra, thanks to its high neckline that keeps your boobs 'safe' and secure. The unique fabric is cooling and is supposed to adapt as your workout. It firms up to support you more when you’re tackling high-impact moves and loosens as you take it easier and cool down.

The compression is next-level, although we found it was more comfortable for smaller chests. Getting the straps to sit properly was also a challenge, but once you’re in the bra, it feels trustworthy. 

Key specifications
Sizes: XS - 3XL
Style: Hook and eye back with adjustable straps
Colour: Black
Wear for: All-impact training

For a running buddy that won’t ditch you after one too many aperols, turn to this sports bra that’s made with pavement pounding in mind. The technical design is created to counteract the motion that boobs tend to make while running, and it shows – the support is outstanding.

It certainly isn’t the chicest to look at but with adjustable straps and a unique clasp, the compression bra is comfortable and reliable, mile-in, mile-out.  

Key specifications
Sizes: 30A - 38G
Style: Non-padded racerback
Colours: White and black
Wear for: Running and high-impact workouts

There’s no compromising with this low-impact bra; it looks good and it’s surprisingly supportive to wear. The lightly padded style holds its own in downward dog and we found it just right for hiking.

Thanks to nifty adjustable straps, it can work for people with bigger chest sizes too, and its soft fabric makes it a comfy wear for extended periods – ideal if your traditional bras have been gathering dust over the past year. 

Key specifications
Sizes: XS - XL
Style: Pullover with crossed straps
Colours: Pink, white, green and black
Wear for: Low-impact activities 

This low-impact bra is worth slipping into your basket the next time you hit the high street. The ribbed fabric makes this bralette style a head-turner that feels chic to wear too, while its wide adjustable straps help it achieve a closer fit despite a limited size range.

Its support impresses for the price tag and we felt secure wearing it for spin, yoga and around the house. Consider our athleisurewear upgraded.

Key specifications
Sizes: XS - L
Style: Crop
Colours: Black and Grey
Wear for: Low-impact activities

Nothing makes a workout go from hot to not quite like bouncy boobs. Luckily, this high-impact sports bra is designed to combat just that, featuring an innovative, adjustable band that sits across the top of your chest to keep everything in place.

You can tailor the straps to your liking too, with a choice between wearing them as standard or as a racerback, and it fits true to size. If you wear cups C to G, it’s a really comfortable buy.

Key specifications
Sizes: 30C - 38G
Style: Hook and eye back with adjustable straps
Colours: Coral and black
Wear for: High-impact workouts and running

It’s well-accepted that it doesn’t get much better than a dress with pockets, but what about your sports bra? This design features a sneaky pocket in the front of the bra to keep your keys safe while you’re on the go. 

That’s not the only thing it brings to the yoga mat. The classic-style crop is made with recycled bottles, features one removable pad that’s a dream for faff-free washing and offers comfortable support. We found it just right for sun salutations, and some of our testers with smaller cup sizes even liked it for burpees.

Key specifications
Sizes: XS - 2XL
Style: Pull on with racerback and removable cup
Colours: White
Wear for: Low to medium-impact workouts

Boss your workout with this superstar supporter that’s designed exclusively for G to K cups. The strong compression makes this high-impact sports bra a go-to if you wear larger cup sizes and it delivers, keeping you tucked in all gym class long. 

Size-wise, it can be tight, and the brand recommends going up a size, which we found to be true in our testing too. That said, adjustable straps and a racerback clip help you personalise the fit. Most notably though, it looks cute on, which is something that can’t be said for many compression bras designed for larger boobs.

Key specifications
Sizes: 32G to 40K
Style: Hook up back with adjustable straps
Colours: Blackberry
Wear for: High-impact exercise

Sleek on and off the mat, this relaxed style is one you won’t want to take off. It’s sustainable – the luxuriously soft fabric is made with wood fibres – and the crossed strap detailing looks unique.

The low-impact bra doesn’t provide full coverage, although the removable padding helps a little, so it’s not a style to wear while you’re working up a sweat. Instead, wear it for yoga, pilates or while curling up on the sofa watching Mare of Easttown. 

Key specifications
Sizes: XS - XXL
Style: Racerback pull-on
Colours: Black, white, grey, purple, navy, pink, orange, green, lilac, tie dye green
Wear for: Low-impact activities

Pick up the pace in this lightweight sports bra from Brooks, made with specially developed fabric that gives technical support while you run. The adjustable straps are particularly easy to access and you can clip them like a racerback, too. 

If you wear bigger cup sizes, this might not keep bouncing at bay as much as it does for runners who wear smaller sizes, but the geometric print makes it a pretty style to have on rotation.  

Key specifications
Sizes: 32B to 40F
Style: Hook and eye back with adjustable straps
Colours: Geo print and black
Wear for: Running

In it for the long haul? Then this running bra will support you for the full distance, thanks to its moulded cups and supportive band. Two fastenings at the back keep you extra secure and padded shoulder straps take the pressure off and make things a little comfier – you’re still running after all.  

The specialist design was a big hit with our runners who have bigger boobs – just try on a few sizes to find the perfect fit. 

Key specifications
Sizes: 30D-H and 32C - 42H
Style: Padded bra with double fastening
Colours: Black and cyan, pink, blue and black
Wear for: Running

If you’re big on mixing and matching your workouts, then this multitasking sports bra is the one for you. It has enough compression to support you through most medium-impact workouts, like spinning or crossfit, and is comfortable for extended activities like hiking.

The simple crop-top style isn’t available in a wide range of sizes and we found it could be a squeeze to get into. The long waistband also fitted our smaller framed testers better. But if you find it works for you, it’s a luxe choice. 

Key specifications
Sizes: US 2 - 14
Style: Pull on racerback 
Colours: Red, heathered black, black and white, off-white, zebra, coral, sage
Wear for: Medium-impact workouts

It is incredibly hard to find a good sports bra for running or HIIT, if you've more than a D-cup. Low impact and yoga crop-top style bras just don't cut it, even if you're planning to set quite a leisurely pace. You need your breasts to feel supported and lifted off your rib cage, without feeling like you've got them imprisoned in a misshapen boob jail. Stuffing your bosom into a bra that's too small can feel like the only option, but thankfully there are more and more options for bigger breasted women. And this offering from new, specialist sportswear brand PeBe is a brilliant contender. Their patented WRAPA®️ technology provides figure-of-eight support around your breasts, keeping them firmly in place. But the fabric they've used, while sturdy, is relatively thin, making it like a second skin, as opposed to adding any bulk. What's more, it's underwire and padding-free, which is oddly hard to come by when you're trying to find a sports bra in a G cup!