Best Bra for Running

Our Take

This Energy Bra by Lululemon is a high-impact, brilliantly supportive bra that molds to your body during the first couple minutes of moving. Then like MAGIC – it becomes so comfortable and completely unnoticeable. You really never think about it again because it has that “wearing nothing” feel and keeps everything in place!

The first time the Energy Bra is a little tricky to get it on, but that is the only downside. Once on, it quickly becomes comfortable as it transforms and molds itself, with movement, to your body. About the sizing, we recommend getting your usual bra size. It is soft and breathable and has a nice feel. After a workout, it is easy to take off. And after the first time, putting it on is now easy, as it becomes shaped more to you. No extra effort is needed, as it slips easily over your head with the back hooks fastened, and you are now ready to go.

The Energy bra has a cute crisscross back and a strap with three hooks that clasp behind the back. It is fully adjustable, allowing you to adjust the band and the straps. The multiple adjustable straps help evenly distribute weight and are necessary to keep everything in place.

TRUST Our Review

Our team knows what makes good fitness gear – from leggings, running and cycling shoes, to exercise equipment like treadmills, bikes and ellipticals. For the past eight years, we have tested and published exercise reviews. We personally test and discuss components that are important in the make-up of each product reviewed, like the material, feel, price, subscription (if applicable), adjustment features, and durability to name some.

Based on extensive use and testing, we summarize and compare items to help determine if it’s right for you. When testing the lululemon Energy Bra, we compared it with the Nike Alpha high-support Sports Bra and the lululemon AirSupport Bra.

Workout Test Types

We put the Energy Bra through its paces and scored below across 7-use categories as follows (out of 10 highest)

Rowing:  25 minutes 4400 meters
Running: 25 minutes 2 miles plus warm up and cool down
Spin Classes: 40 Minutes Aggressive Trail Rides and SoulCycle type classes

Energy Bra Design

The Energy Bra is designed to support runners with B–DDD cup sizes during high-impact activities (such as running). lululemon says it intended this bra to manage movement. With non-removable foam cups the Energy bra has a separate concave indentation for each breast. It supports each breast individually, eliminating the uni-boob. The cup foam padding is part of the design and not removable, so you don’t have to worry about inserts shifting during your run.

lululemon put years of research and testing into the Energy Bra to deliver the support and comfort for running you want. This bra is made a lightweight, fabric that is a breathable and fast drying fabric that molds to the body. It is also sweat-wicking and soft. Machine cold wash.

lululemon Purchase Tip

Here are two great tips on how to save money and try out lululemon.

1. Buy from the We Made Too Much section of the website and you will find plenty of items to choose from at a special price depending on type, color and size.

2. Join lululemon Studio free membership and you can return anything you purchased in the We Made Too Much. Final Sale items are normally non-refundable. But one of the benefits of being a member of lululemon Studio is you CAN return items and receive a credit to use later in-store or online. This is an awesome way to try out new sports bras without worrying being stuck with the wrong size or an option you don’t like.

In the End – Final Thoughts

If you have larger-than-B boobs and you like to run or do other high-impact sports, the Energy Bra is one you should consider. It has a “wearing nothing” feel yet provides a complete “no bounce” experience while you sprint, jog, jump, box, or however you move during activities you love. It takes a little effort to get it on, but worth it.

To save money, we suggest you check the We Made Too Much section on lululemon’s website to experiment with other items and find the best gear for running in your size and color choice.

Finally, another great lululemon bra option with high support to checkout is the lululemon AirSupport Bra. It’s only avaiible online for C–DDD Cups.