Good Sports Bras for the abundantly endowed

Jennisin1
Jennisin1 Posts: 574 Member
edited November 11 in Fitness and Exercise
From what I can see, sports bra manufacturers don't believe that women with larger bra sizes work out (hence why they have larger bra sizes?). I am currently doing Insanity with all of that jumping around. The XXL Target sports bra is just not cutting it with support but nothing else would even fit.

Any advice?
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  • Auletes8603
    Auletes8603 Posts: 3 Member
    Try a store like Lane Bryant. Even though you might be too small for their clothes... you'll fit in their bras for sure! That's my secret!
  • creative1981
    creative1981 Posts: 182 Member
    I so need some advice in this department too! I'm doing 30DS and the jumping jacks are horrible unless I hold my chest =/ I feel like I'm only getting half a workout because I'm only using one arm!
  • cyndiras
    cyndiras Posts: 1 Member
    I have not had luck finding a good one. But I just wanted to post because the title of your post made me laugh out loud :) Good luck!
  • mixedfeelings
    mixedfeelings Posts: 904 Member
    I don't know how much help I can be but it's taken me a while to find something that even looks like it would be any good.

    I plan to purchase a new sports bra tomorrow which is more a crop top shape, racer back and zip front but underwired. I'm from the UK so I know you won't be able to get it over there but this is the sort of shape I believe will be of more support and strap me down so no more dumbbell in the boob.

    http://www.marksandspencer.com/Zip-Front-Non-Wired-Sports-Bra/dp/B002F7N82I?ie=UTF8&ref=sr_1_10&nodeId=52459031&sr=1-10&qid=1330437355&pf_rd_r=1BZKZ2Q2KY4XB0VHZF65&pf_rd_m=A2BO0OYVBKIQJM&pf_rd_t=301&pf_rd_i=0&pf_rd_p=215485807&pf_rd_s=center-3
  • trijulie65
    trijulie65 Posts: 1 Member
    Moving Comfort makes the best sports bras out there..look online for a retailer near you!!
  • mommafulp
    mommafulp Posts: 1 Member
    Try herroom.com. I wear a J and that's been the only place for me to find bras at pretty reasonable prices. They do have sports bras. They run small so make sure to measure. Hope this help's

    Mommafulp:happy:
  • evhaynes
    evhaynes Posts: 2
    I have found that the best one is made by adidas. You also HAVE to buy it too small. I always was buying the size that made me have the least back fat (hehe), but when I went and tried one on, the lady corrected me. It needs to be almost too tight she said in order to hold everything up and in place, and she was right. Try adidas.
  • QueenJayJay
    QueenJayJay Posts: 1,079 Member
    Try a store like Lane Bryant. Even though you might be too small for their clothes... you'll fit in their bras for sure! That's my secret!

    ^this.
  • onmyway31
    onmyway31 Posts: 66
    I asked this question once and it's hard to find a good bra. I am a 44dd, someone suggested to wear 2 bra's and I tried that and it actually worked so that;s what I have been doing!
  • annieheavrin
    annieheavrin Posts: 47
    I love my Under Armour sports bra. I'm not sure what the "design" is called but it zips between the boobs & it crosses in the back between the shoulders. I absolutely love it because it stays TIGHT (no bouncing) and it doesn't dig into the tops of my shoulders.
  • amyofftherecord
    amyofftherecord Posts: 64 Member
    I wear two bras to the gym: underneath is a regular bra with underwire and everything to provide support, and over top is a size-too-small sports bar to hold everything in place and absorb some of the sweat. Between the two they do everything I wish I could get in a single bra. Not an elegant solution, but with a G-cup you do what you have to.
  • QueenJayJay
    QueenJayJay Posts: 1,079 Member
    You also HAVE to buy it too small. It needs to be almost too tight she said in order to hold everything up and in place, and she was right.

    This too.
  • splashwags
    splashwags Posts: 262 Member
    Agree with the Moving comfort comment. Champion also makes some good ones. First and foremost though I would go get measured. And of course, as we make progress, our girls will get smaller. Title Nine is a great catalog/website as well. They rate their bras for activity levels.
  • mikituba
    mikituba Posts: 60
    I"m a 34DD, so I have a huge problem finding bras that work. I buy two different style sports bras and wear one of each. I can jog and do jumping jacks and the girls stay in place no problem :). If I only wear one they will...well, pop out completely when I"m running.

    Hope this helps
  • ecsf1013
    ecsf1013 Posts: 3
    The 'Fiona' style by Moving Comfort is supposed to be the best out there; it is designed for "the abundantly endowed". It's available at Road Runner Sports online in lots of colors and sizes, and I'm sure it's available in other places as well.
  • JacMarieSTL
    JacMarieSTL Posts: 68 Member
    Im a 40D, and I wear 2.

    I used to wear the Champion, seamless ones from Target but they stretch too easily.

    I just bought these, and they seem to work REALLY well.

    http://www.kmart.com/shc/s/p_10151_10104_027B014506030001P

    They say "medium impact" but I run a few miles a day, and the girls stay put.
  • unrulygurl
    unrulygurl Posts: 103 Member
    Take a look at teamestrogen.com, they've got some great plus size bras & clothing. I'm ordering the CW-X. The shock absorber looks good too and runs to size F.
  • AmyLRed
    AmyLRed Posts: 856 Member
    no matter what, if you are large chested, do not buy sports bras that are just L or XL!!
    They have no where near enough support!

    Champion, moving comfort, and others make some sized by bra size. buy your normal bra size sports bra! they are a little more expensive but so so so worth it!
  • maxiek
    maxiek Posts: 4 Member
    I got mine at a Champion outlet (I'm something like a 38G, idk, my bra size varies so much!) and its great! Dont expect to find a bra that looks like normal sports bras though--big boobs=clasps in the back.
  • sbliss1
    sbliss1 Posts: 1 Member
    I found a bra that's great, keeps the girls locked in and no bouncing and feels great too. Champion style 1602 they go by bra size and I bought a 40C and they had smaller and larger ones. I read an article not to buy a stretch one or one that clasps in the front.
  • worej
    worej Posts: 108
    I don't think I'm as big as some of the people commenting here, but with D cups I've had better success layering two bras or a bra and a super tight top than I have just with relying on a single bra and a loose shirt. As another commenter mentioned, sometimes wearing an underwire under a sports bra helps; sometimes I do a slightly-too-small sports bra under a tight workout top.
  • lisapr123
    lisapr123 Posts: 863 Member
    http://www.barenecessities.com

    They have a huge selection of bras (sports and otherwise) for big-busted ladies.
  • j3nnij3n
    j3nnij3n Posts: 7 Member
    I'm a 42D, and I thought the same thing, but I have found that the nike plus size sports bra really supports me. You can buy it online or get lucky like I did and buy it at an outlet! At the outlet it was only 7 bucks!
  • caramel1920
    caramel1920 Posts: 271
    I recently purchased an Enell sports bra online and I am in love, I can do plyometrics no problem. Try www.barenecessities.com and click on your bra size and all types of bras and sports bras come up! I myself am a 44H and mine fit perfectly, my back is supported and there is hardly any movement. I never thought I would find one like this. I feel your pain. I have champion, moving comfort as well as the two bra method! But my Enell is the absolute BEST sports bra I have and I will order another one! Hope this helps, good luck!:bigsmile:
  • lsilly15
    lsilly15 Posts: 137 Member
    i actually wear two bras.... one regular bra with no underwire, and then i buy the champion bras with the flex fiber? does that make sense?

    http://www.target.com/p/C9-Compression-Bra-Asstd-Colors/-/A-13450366
  • MMarvelous
    MMarvelous Posts: 1,067 Member
    I am a 36G and I buy Enell sports bras. Continue to wear cheaper bras but keep your regular bra on under it. The two work best together. You will SWEAT more but who cares as you are working out anyway. Send me a message or FR if you like.
  • MMarvelous
    MMarvelous Posts: 1,067 Member
    I recently purchased an Enell sports bra online and I am in love, I can do plyometrics no problem. Try www.barenecessities.com and click on your bra size and all types of bras and sports bras come up! I myself am a 44H and mine fit perfectly, my back is supported and there is hardly any movement. I never thought I would find one like this. I feel your pain. I have champion, moving comfort as well as the two bra method! But my Enell is the absolute BEST sports bra I have and I will order another one! Hope this helps, good luck!:bigsmile:

    I love Enell too! A friend told me about them. I only buy them online as they are at least $65 each in the store!!!!!!!!!!
  • BlessedEight
    BlessedEight Posts: 39
    http://www.barenecessities.com

    They have a huge selection of bras (sports and otherwise) for big-busted ladies.


    Also, check out www.titlenine.com--- they have sport clothing and sport bras for all sizes of women.
  • Schula03
    Schula03 Posts: 171 Member
    pics? haha
    WTF?
  • numindan
    numindan Posts: 163 Member
    i adore my Enell as well. amazing compression for running. absolutely no "bouncing" or pain!
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