Top 5 sports bras

It’s one of the most important items of your gym kit so if you need a new one, check out our round-up of the top 5 sports bras.

A sports bra is the first thing we all reach for before a workout, but why can’t we just wear our everyday bra? Jemma Barnes, UK GM for Anita Active, explains: ‘During jogging or aerobic exercise the breast moves around 9cms with every step! A supportive sports bra prevents up to 80% of the upward/downward movement, whereas a normal bra prevents a maximum of 35%.’

If that’s not convinced you of the importance of investing in a good sports bra then we don’t know what will! Jemma said, ‘There are no muscles in the breast – only the Cooper’s ligament – this generates all the uplift in the breasts. If this ligament becomes damaged it cannot be repaired, so we must protect and retain its function.’

If you’re anything like us, then you’ve probably tried quite a few before actually finding a sports bra that you love, so we’ve written a list of our favourites to make the decision process a little easier for you…