No need to say that when it comes to exercise, some body parts are better left sedentary. Bouncing breasts can be embarrassing and uncomfortable, and for 56 percent of female exercisers, they can be downright painful, according to a Utah State University study of 59 women exercisers.

All that up-and-down motion–no matter what size you are–may also lead to saggy boobs down the road. Sports bras are specially designed to control movement during all types of activity–even the US Army is buying them for its female soldiers.

The feminine version of the athletic supporter has come a long way since the first one was constructed, ironically, from two jockstraps in 1977. But today some are so heavy on fashion–spaghetti straps and padded inserts for extra cleavage-that they’ve gone too light on support. “You want a sports bra that holds those little girls as close as possible to your chest,” says Audrey Kirkland, senior manager of bra design at Moving Comfort, a manufacturer of women’s athletic clothes.

Besides controlling bounce, sports bras should offer more comfort-no pinching, no rubbing-and keep you drier than regular bras when you sweat. Most are made with spandex (to stretch and move with you) and polyester, nylon, or a blend of both to keep you cooler and drier than cotton would.

To find the latest styles with the most support and comfort, Prevention editors of all sizes (A to DD) exercised for a minimum of 30 minutes, including 10 to 15 minutes of high-impact running or jumping, while wearing each bra… [source:www.prevention.com]

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