How to Choose a Sports Bra
By Cat Bowen Updated
RUNNING GIRL Featured tops and bottoms split into high-impact sports bras, tanks with built-in bras, pocket leggings, gym shorts, and flare yoga pants. Match impact language and back cut to the workout, then use that parent’s size chart for band and cup.
Browse Featured bras and bottoms on the RUNNING GIRL review hub, then Shop now on the support level that fits your session.
1. Match impact to the workout
High-impact / high-support moulded bras suit running and HIIT. Everyday tanks with built-in bras suit yoga and studio work where bounce control is lighter.
When to choose
- Run / HIIT → high-impact scoop strappy, racerback crop tank, crisscross longline, or moulded-cup parents
- Yoga / walk → strappy, compression, or racerback tanks with built-in bras
2. Straps and backs
Scoop strappy, racerback, and crisscross backs change mobility and how the bra sits under a tank. Pick the cut you already like in other workout tops.
3. Longline vs classic
Longline and crop-tank bras add torso coverage. Classic moulded-cup bras stay shorter under shirts. Choose longline when you want a bra that can double as a crop top.
4. Bottoms with pockets
Leggings with pockets, compression no-front-seam leggings, seamless scrunch gym shorts, and flare / bootcut yoga pants with pockets cover lower-body training. Pocket wording helps when you carry a phone.
5. Use the size chart
Band and cup mappings differ by parent. Follow this product’s chart, not another brand’s band size, and re-check after wash stretch settles.
Checklist
- Impact level matches the workout
- Back cut (strappy / racerback / crisscross) chosen
- Longline vs classic coverage decided
- Bottoms ordered from the same Featured set only if you need them
Care notes
Wash bras in a mesh bag on gentle; air-dry moulded cups so they keep shape. Rotate high-impact bras across hard run days. We have not lab-rated bounce control—rely on the high-impact wording on each title.
Quick Featured pointers
- High-Impact Scoop Strappy Sports Bra — High support, moulded.
- High-Impact Racerback Crop Tank Bra — Longline workout bra.
- Crisscross Back Padded Sports Bra — High-impact longline.
- High-Impact Moulded Cup Sports Bra — High support running bra.
- Strappy Back Tank with Built-in Bra — Yoga crop camisole.
- Compression Tank with Built-in Bra — Crisscross back.
- Racerback Tank with Built-in Bras — Athletic yoga top.
- Leggings with Pockets — Full-length, high waist.
- …plus 4 more on the RUNNING GIRL review hub.
Closing
Open the RUNNING GIRL review hub for the full Featured map, then Shop now on the product that matches your measurement or construction needs.