The Best Athletic Bra

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Working out helps reduce stress, eliminate toxins from the body, and ultimately keeps you looking fit, fierce and fabulous. Don't get caught with a mediocre bra that's hindering your performance instead of pushing you ahead. Stay inspired to keep in shape by always wearing the right bra that supports you each and every time you hit the gym.

All Bras Not Created Equal

Your regular sports bra may not be serving its purpose and supporting you during your exercise activities. "Girls don't realize that different bras serve different purposes. There is no one bra for all activities," says Kelly Dooley, creator of BodyRock Sport. When you're hitting a yoga class, you may want to wear a light-weight bra that is breathable and flexible. But when you're hitting the treadmill or the trail, stability and maximum support may be key. When trying on an athletic bra, fit for size, comfort and a variety of options that you can take with you no matter your exercise plan.

Busty Babes

An intense workout may make your muscles sore the next day, but sports bras aren't supposed to be painful. Typical sports bras push down smaller-size boobs but could do major damage to full-figured ladies looking to get their workout on. If you're a little more busty on top, look for bras like the Butterfly Collection's Le Mystere Energie Bra or Marika Miracles Racerback sports bra made for cup sizes E, F and G to reduce bounce and keep the ladies in place without compressing them.

For the Hard Core

The last thing you want to worry about when you're hitting the track, training for your marathon or joining your girlfriends for a bootcamp session in the park is struggle with chaffing or extreme moisture. Look for bras that stabilize, lift and have built-in moisture management like the Nike Victory Bra. For larger cup sizes, also look for the best in technology to accompany you on your fitness program. Heart&Core's Ultimate Sports Bra fits a full range of cup sizes with a hidden hook that encloses at the side so that you don't have to pull the bra over your head.

Functional Fun and Fitness

You can still get your sexy on by bringing sexy back with a sports bra that does a lot more than just support you. Gracies Gear and Mi-Bra both have zippers and pockets on the front of them to hold your necessary incidentals like keys, an I.D., lip balm and even your iPod, to keep bags, straps and tools to a minimum.