I Tried 3 Different Sports Bras For 3 Different Workouts, And Here’s How It Honestly Went

Join me on my sweaty adventure.

Hi, my name is Isabella. Last week, I decided I was finally ready to emerge from my winter hibernation and I wanted to celebrate by moving and grooving to my heart's content.

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But before I started working it (and working out), I realized two things:

1. I needed a new sports bra. 

2. I had no idea what my size even was anymore. It's been a long time okay! 

I'd learn that I wasn't alone though. According to adidas, over 90% of women wear the wrong size sports bra.

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So I hopped onto their blog to read more about getting into the right fit, quickly took my measurements based on their new bra size calculator, and voila... 

adidas sent me three sports bras that fit absolutely PERFECTLY!

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I was so excited to try the CoreFlow Medium-Support Bra from their Studio Collection, the Powerreact Training Medium-Support Bra from the Training Collection, and the extra-supportive FastImpact Luxe Run High-Support Bra from their Run Collection. 

Armed with my new workout buddies, I instantly got my space ready to go.

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Moving the table was kinda strenuous... I realized during the process that I should have worn the high-support bra for that "workout."

I started with the CoreFlow Medium-Support Bra for my morning yoga session.

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Made in part with recycled materials, I felt good about this bra before I even put it on. The adisoft fabric felt supersmooth and I instantly loved the strappy back. This bra is for light- to medium-impact activities like yoga, Pilates, and barre.

Turns out I was right. I loved this bra for a good stretch or yoga moment!

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Not only does this bra look good but it also performed well. A big problem I have with sports bras (and bras in general) is that my straps tend to slip off my shoulders, which makes them distracting during activities that are supposed to be relaxing like yoga. But the strappy cross back on the CoreFlow made this bra supercomfy. I didn't have to adjust once and that was a huge win for me.

After my early morning stretch got me warmed up, I swapped out for the FastImpact Luxe Run High-Support Bra to take my dog out on a run through the neighbourhood.

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Designed for high-impact activities like running, I knew the quick-drying adiform material made it the perfect sports bra choice for a sweaty run. Now, full disclosure: I am not a regular runner but I was definitely excited to try the new gear. 

Plus, I was majorly intrigued by these adjustable straps:

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And so was Stella the dog. These cool interlock ladders are found on the shoulder straps and chest, which makes the FastImpact Luxe customizable to your fit. Because it's a high-support bra, it fit more compressively than the CoreFlow from earlier that morning. But a quick chest strap adjustment gave me some more room to breathe all while keeping me feeling supported. 

So I strapped it on (literally)...

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...and hit the streets with Stella.

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Was I ultimately winded after running for approximately 20 seconds? Yes. But did my boobs stay exactly in place? Also yes. 

I'm used to sports bras feeling like a medieval torture device but the FastImpact Luxe was surprisingly...comfortable. And not what I was expecting at all. I'm guessing it's because the straps make the bra so customizable that you can still get that supportive fit without feeling like you're smooshed to the high heavens. 

This high-impact bra was so comfortable in fact...

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...that I forgot I still had it on while I made and ate lunch after my run. I don't think I'm alone in saying that typically I'd rip that sucker off the second I set foot in the door but I think that's a testament to how surprisingly unrestrictive the FastImpact Luxe is for a high-support bra. 

Last but certainly not least, the next day I decided to take the Powerreact Training Medium-Support Bra out for a spin.

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It's a moisture-absorbing bra with mesh panels that increase airflow and provide cool relief. 

Plus, it's supercute.

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The Powerreact is part of the Training Collection and it's a bra designed for things like HIIT, weightlifting, and sports like tennis. While I would have loved to grab my racquet in this white bra number, it is still snowy outside. So instead I... 

...took a virtual boxing class!

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Daaaaaang, check out that uppercut! Where's my champion's belt?

This class involved a lot of jumping.

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But despite that, I forgot I was wearing this bra during my workout! It didn't ride up, didn't slide down, and kept me feeling nice and cool no matter how sweaty I was near the end (thank you mesh panels 🙏).

After a slow and cold winter, it felt so rejuvenating to spend two days shaking things out during these three different workouts.

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All three bras gave me the exact amount of support I needed, both psychically and emotionally to be honest. The CoreFlow Medium-Support Bra, Powerreact Training Medium-Support Bra, and the FastImpact Luxe Run High-Support Bra really had my back (and boobs) during the whole process. Can't wait to do it all over again this week. 

There's more where that came from. adidas reengineered their sports bra collection for every fit and every move. Feel the support and check out the full collection here.

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