You Probably Don’t Know What Makes a Running Bra Best for You. Here’s a Detailed Breakdown.

Finding the Perfect Running Bra

A good sports bra makes every run better, and choosing the best-fitting and most comfortable one is essential.

When looking for a running bra, the first thing to consider is the highest possible support, as running is a high-impact sport.

Sports bras are usually marked as supportive for either low, medium, or high-impact activities.

A 2023 research by Frontiers in Sports and Active Living Journal has shown a 7 percent improvement in running economy in runners using high- over low-support sports bras.

In addition to support, there are other factors and details in the architecture of a bra to pay attention to, and how they feel altogether.

Author's summary: Find the perfect running bra for a better run.

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Runner's World Runner's World — 2025-10-16