As a fitness editor, I’m always testing all kinds of gym gear in an attempt to help you find the best products. Did you know that you should be updating your running sports bra around every six months, or after around 30-40 washes? After this, the bra might not be supportive enough to protect your ligaments during the run, leading to discomfort and sagging in the breasts. Yet, sports bras can be expensive, so if you’ve been waiting for the Black Friday deals to upgrade yours, now is a good time to shop.
High-impact bras are recommended for activities like running, HIIT training, and playing football. A high-impact bra can fall into two different categories — encapsulation and compression. An encapsulation sports bra will look like an everyday bra, with two separate cups for targeted support that minimizes the movement of each breast. A compression bra will often look more like a crop top, and work by pressing the breasts against the chest to prevent movement. Compression bras are often comfortable for smaller-breasted women.
As a fitness editor, here are the three high-impact running sports bras I’d buy in the Black Friday sales:
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