The best sports bras for every sweaty summer workout: Running, HIIT, pilates & more

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If you're an active gal, you know that a sports bra can make or break a workout. High-intensity activities like running, jumping rope, spinning and HIIT require ample support, whereas low to medium-intensity workouts like yoga, Pilates and weight training can get away with less. A sports bra needs to provide support and comfort, and it doesn't hurt if it's stylish, too.

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  • lululemon Go Further Bra with Support Code Technology

  • lululemon Energy Longline Bra

  • Nike Alate Medium Support

  • Grace Form Strappy Padded Medium Support Yoga Bra

  • Gymshark Strap Feature Sports Bra

  • lululemon Wunder Train Strappy Racer Bra

  • P.E Nation Vivid Sports Bra

  • Alo Yoga Airbrush Real Bra Tank

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As an active gal looking out for my fellow sports bra-wearing folks, I've rounded up some of the very best sports bras of 2025, no matter if you're hiking up a mountain, hitting downward dog or running a 10km. Keep scrolling to shop the year's best sports bras from lululemon, Alo Yoga, Knix and more.

Best sports bras for high-intensity workouts

lululemon

Dubbed the "perfect workout bra" by lululemon reviewers, the brand's Energy Bra is one of the best in the biz for high-impact workouts. It offers ample support, coverage and shaping for B–DDD cup sizes and features adjustable double-crossback straps. It's great for running, cycling and jumping, especially for larger cup sizes. 

From $64 at lululemon

Knix

This ultra-popular high-impact bra can handle your toughest workouts. The maximum-support bra is designed to reduce overall breast movement by 76 per cent, locking you in no matter how large and in charge the girls are. It has more than 7,000 reviews — over 5,000 of which are five-star — with users praising its design for larger chests. "I'm large-chested and this bra supports me without straining my shoulder, neck and thorax muscles," writes one happy shopper.

$85 at Knix

lululemon

This high-impact sports bra has been tested more than 2,880 miles (4,600 kilometres) by ultramarathoners, so you know it stands up to demanding workouts. The bra is designed for running and high-impact training, ideal for those with C/D cup sizes. It's quick-drying, sweat-wicking and features four-way stretch, to boot. 

$98 at lululemon

Nike

This supportive bra delivers the locked-in feeling you want during high-impact workouts. It's made from smooth, quick-drying fabric with adjustable straps. 

$64 at Nike


Best sports bras for medium-intensity workouts

lululemon

This fan-favourite all-sport bra is a top-rated pick for comfort and versatility. The bra (which comes in more than 10 colours) is best suited for B-C cup sizes and medium-to-low-impact activities, like training and yoga. 

$78 at lululemon

Nike

This longline Alate bra offers medium support with stretchy padding and subtle shaping. It features convertible, adjustable straps and is available in sizes XS (A-C) to XL (C-E). "[I] absolutely love this bra!," comments one Nike reviewer. "So comfortable and supportive, but still really cute!"

$75 at Nike

Grace Form

This lightweight, breathable, and stretchy Amazon sports bra has garnered over 3,000 reviews from shoppers. It features criss-cross back straps and removable pads. You can take it home in more than 40 colours and sizes XS to XL.

$30 at Amazon

Gymshark

Gym buffs love Gymshark, and for good reason. This popular medium-support bra has a cute double-strap design on the back with removable padding in the front. Its elasticated underband will stay put during gruelling workouts, and according to reviewers, it's "super supportive."

$40 at Gymshark


Best sports bras for low-intensity workouts

lululemon

A quick-drying, breathable and comfortable pick for low-impact activities, lululemon's Wunder Train Strappy Racer Bra is a popular pick among reviewers — and Canadian tennis player Leylah Fernandez. It has hundreds of five-star reviews and a 4.5-star average rating, with reviewers calling it their "go-to" for any and all activities. 

$64 at lululemon

Alo Yoga

If you're on the hunt for a cute, wear-everywhere sports bra with a gently supportive fit, look no further than Alo Yoga's ultra-popular Wild Thing Bra. Part bra, part crop top, the Wild Thing is made from Alo's signature Airbrush fabric. What is Airbrush, exactly? Think breathable, incredibly soft, and constructed with four-way-stretch for a perfect fit. 

$100 at Alo Yoga

Urban Outfitters

This low-impact bra from P.E Nation is designed with moderate compression for all-day comfort. It features non-adjustable straps, removable cups and an easy pull-over style.

$94 at Urban Outfitters

Alo Yoga

When you want the coverage of a tank and the support of a bra, reach for Alo Yoga's Airbrush Real Bra Tank. It has wide straps, a flattering V-neck, a built-in shelf bra and a racerback. Shop it in five colours and sizes XXS to L.

$100 at Alo Yoga

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