Olympic distance runner Alexi Pappas frequently advises her fans to take their sweaty sports bra off immediately after their workout to avoid chills and nasty bacteria buildup. It’s good advice, and we follow it often, but there are occasions when schedules or circumstances make that unfeasible. For those times, the search continues for bras that can handle tough training sessions and the aftermath of those sessions equally well—bras that dry instantly and aren’t so compressive that we’re dying to get out of them as soon as we stop moving. We found a few that fit the bill.
The Winners at a Glance:
Best for Comfort in the Heat: Janji Groundwork Ascend bra
Best for High Impact: Rabbit UtiliBRA-vo
Best for Wearing All Day: Tentree InMotion Double Scoop
Best Value: Quince Ultra-Soft Performance Bra
Best for Low Impact: Title Nine Handful Bra
How We Test
Number of Testers: 4
Number of Bras Tested: 12
Hours Working Out in Test Bras: 180
Longest Time Worn Post-Workout: 8 hours
We wore these bras for running, yoga, hiking, dog walking, and going to work. Every tester wears a different size, ranging from 36B to 32DD….
