Getting active in the New Year? These are the best sports bras for more comfortable January workouts

If you’re planning on a new exercise regime, you’ll need a good sports bra (Pictures: Credited below)

When embarking on a new fitness routine you need support – in more ways than one.

A good sports bra is like having an additional spotter at the gym, ensuring your boobs aren’t bouncing around during your workout.

The consequence of an inadequate bra for exercise is discomfort and pain – the last things you need while trying to hit PBs – so shop around for the best one for you.

As January tends to be the month we all dust off our kits and get moving, we’ve rounded up the best sports bras out there to give you a helping hand.

Those with smaller breasts can usually get away with low impact options, but go for something with more compression if you take part in vigorous sports or have a larger cup size.

Focus on the activity you’ll be doing too – a yoga flow session won’t require the same support as a rugby match, for example – and how you prefer your day-to-day underwear to feel and look.

Once you’ve got the bra out of the way, you can get to focusing on your gains.

Shock Absorber Active Multi Sports Support Bra

In this Shock Absorber bra, your boobs are staying put regardless of the exercise you’re doing (Picture: John Lewis)

Buy for £30 from John Lewis.

PrimaDonna Sport The Gym Bra

A prettier style from the Queen’s bra-fitter of choice (Picture: Rigby and Peller)

Buy for £92 from Rigby and Peller.

Under Armour Seamless Low Long Sports Bra

Tailored for low impact activities like yoga and pilates, choose this if you steer towards comfort over immovability (Picture: Under Armour)

Buy for £30 from Under Armour.

Adapt Animal Seamless Sports Bra

Ideal for those who prefer a higher neck (Picture: GymShark)

Buy for £40 from GymShark.

Decathlon High Support Fitness Bra

This is designed for high impact exercise with tight compression (Picture: Decathlon)

Buy for £17.99 at Decathlon.

Active Medium Impact Sports Bra Two-Pack

The traditional ‘bra’ shape of these means they’ll do you for workouts and work (Picture: Sainsbury’s)

Buy for £22 from Sainsbury’s.

Dorina Outrun High Impact Push Up Sports Bra

If you dislike how some sports bras flatten the chest, a moulded cup is best (Picture: Very)

Buy for £10 (down from £20) from Very.

Nike Dri-FIT Alpha High-Support Sports Bra

Dri-FIT technology wicks sweat from the skin – goodbye dreaded under-boob sweat rub (Picture: Nike)

Buy for £54.95 from Nike.

Extra High Impact Zip Front Sports Bra

A zip front is particularly useful for those with mobility issues, but can help anyone save time in the changing room (Picture: M&S)

Buy for £25 from M&S.

Royce Aerocool High Impact Sports Bra

Internal slings add support for larger busts, in sizes G to K (Picture: Brastop)

Buy for £45 from Brastop.

Tala Skinluxe Medium Support Sports Bra

The label of Tala’s bras are plantable, so you can grow some flowers while you grow your strength (Picture: Asos)

Buy for £36 from Asos.

Lululemon Free to Be Serene Cross-Front Bra

The asymmetrical neckline of this bra will add intrigue to your kit (Picture: Lululemon)

Buy for £58 from Lululemon.

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