Aug 27

Encapsulation sports bras look more like traditional bras, and many female runners initially shy away from them after years of conditioning to a sports bra design that features one rectangular piece of fabric. However, once they try them, women seem to love them (myself included). As one larger-breasted runner told me, “Finally, my days of doubling up bras to try and tame the girls are gone. I couldn’t be happier!”

Testers’ favorites this season include the Moving Comfort Juno ($52, movingcomfort.com), with seam-free molded cups, adjustable straps and a keyhole back.


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Jul 14

diana-150x150With most athletic companies it seems that the major engineering and design efforts go into big-ticket items such as tops, bottoms and shoes. Sports bras are often an after thought, with many companies using the same design over and over again and adapting colors and patterns to match the tops, bottoms and shoes. Most women will agree that no matter our size, sports bras are an important part of our athletic wardrobe.

While Moving Comfort does design tops, bottoms and accessories, the majority of its resources go right into its sports bras. For evidence of this, check out their website at Movingcomfort.com. The first category, usually reserved for a company’s standout product, is its sports bras. The site also features an interactive bra finder.
I got a chance to try out three different sports bra styles:

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Alexis Printed Bra ($36): This bra was the most fun one I tested. At a cost of only $36, it is also one of the most affordable fashion sports bras I’ve received. The first time I got to wear the Alexis was on my first run on a cruise in the Eastern Caribbean. Normally, I’m not comfortable wearing a sports bra with nothing over it. But on a cruise jogging-path, it was not only appropriate, but also necessary because of the Caribbean heat. The fun design and flattering shape make you feel like you’re wearing a cute bathing suit top without worrying about a lack of support. This is the perfect sports bra if you’re looking to run by the beach (or on a cruise) while only wearing a sports bra and shorts.

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