Best Sports Bras for Women

1. Hind Womens Motion Sensor Bra

This sports bra is great for curvy women looking for support without the feeling of being tied up in a straightjacket. The criss-cross straps provide comfortable support and the fabric is breathable so sweat is wicked away from your body. You'll also find you have great support for high impact exercises if you're a B or C cup and the hook-and-eye clasp makes this one easy to get on and off.

2. Nike Zip Front Sports Bra

This is another high-quality sports bra that will fit a variety of women, depending on what kind of support you want. Small-chested women will get high-impact support, while fuller-figured women will find this bra is perfect for lower-impact exercise. Either way, the zip-front is a favorite of mine because you can take it off without have to contort yourself.

3. Moving Comfort Womens Grace Bra

This lovely bra is not only perfect for small-breasted women, it's also the first sports bra designed for women who've had breast cancer. It's soft, comfy and lightweight and it also has a zip-front which makes it easy to take off. The CoolMax lining doubles as pocket for a prosthesis, but any woman would find the Grace Bra comfortable and supportive. This is probably my favorite sports bra.

4. Speedo Underwire Sports Bra

A reader emailed me recently and told me I HAD to recommend this bra to women who may need a little extra support, but don't want to feel like they're in a straight jacket. As she said, "I wear a 34DD and have had 2 kids...I wear it all the time...It was comfy enough to even wear when pregnant."

5. Champion Shape Vented Racerback Sports Bra

I like this bra for higher impact activities and it's one of my favorites because it's seamless and, therefore, there's no chafing. It's a little tougher to get on an off, especially after you've been sweating, but you'll find it a comfortable choice for a variety of activities. It has mesh panels for breathability and is made of moisture-wicking fabric, which keeps sweat away from your skin (although the bra does get pretty sweaty itself).

6. Adidas Women's Response Bra

I've had this bra for going on four years and I still love it, although I'm not as crazy about it for high impact exercise like running or jump roping. It's supportive, it doesn't chafe and it's flattering, making it a favorite of mine, but probably best for small to medium-chested women.

7. Champion Shape Sports Bras

Another company I've come to love is Champion, especially their Shape bras, which are sized just like bras so you get the perfect fit. These bras come in a variety of types for every activity and every size. The Shape Scoop bra is great for medium-high impact activities while the Jogbra Action-Shape is perfect for curvy women who want to do high impact exercise. Champion really caters to women and they seem to get better and better.

8. Champion Double Dry Seamless Long Tank Top

If you want full coverage and good support for medium-impact activities, the Champion long tank is a good choice. It has a built-in bra which, normally, makes it difficult to get these things on and off. But, that's what makes the Champion a good choice - the fabric is soft and stretchy, so it's easily removed, but it still offers great support.

9. Danskin Women's Plus Racer Back Bra Top

This is another sports bra recommended to me by a client who swears by it. She says that, for plus-sized women, it's hard to find sports bras and she often has to double up just to get some support for her workouts. She likes this one because the straps don't dig into her shoulders and the fit is flattering and comfortable.

10. Nike Tank

This is another favorite of mine for those times I'd like more coverage. This would be a good choice if you want support for low or medium impact activities, but it's a little harder to get on and off. On the upside, it offers good support, it wicks away sweat and it comes in a variety of colors.