10 Best Sports Bras That’ll Actually Make You Excited to Hit the Gym

If it's good enough for Taylor Swift, it's good enough for me. The Forme Power Bra was designed by an orthopedic surgeon to support your shoulders and improve your posture as you wear it, and Taylor was spotted wearing one while training for her Eras Tour. It's definitely an investment but you can wear it on any day under your clothes so the cost-per-wear makes it worth every penny. We did a deep-dive into this bra here, if you'd like to read more!

• Size range: XS-3XL
• Colors: 7 options

One Cosmo editor says: "It's very comfortable, shockingly, considering I have horrendous posture, according to my chiropractor. It pulls back my shoulders a bit without pinching anything and doesn't feel unnatural, either. And I love how good it looks. I am not particularly ~gifted~ in the ~perky~ boob department. I often describe my boobs as living permanently in my armpits. But! This lifts and shapes them rather nicely. I felt v confident walking around in it and even felt compelled to take some selfies, which is how you know." — Beth Gillette, Beauty Editor

Nobody does marshmallow-soft like lululemon, so it was no surprise that their Like a Cloud Bra won the category of best yoga sports bra. This particular style is foam-based, so instead of spiky underwires or crumpled-up pad inserts, the cups are simply molded into the actual bra for maximum comfort.

• Size range: 2-12
• Colors: 9 options

One Cosmo editor says: "The biggest game-changer about this bra? Built-in foam cups so you'll never deal with those annoying removable pads that shift, wrinkle, or mysteriously disappear in the laundry. On top of that, it’s sweat-wicking, quick-drying, and did I mention the most comfortable bra in my closet? I've worn this for everything from yoga to strength sessions and cardio workouts, and it delivers reliable light support. I find myself reaching for it even on rest days—it's that comfortable." — Kim Duong, Deputy Shopping Director

Hate when your sports bra rolls up at the band? Try a longline style. This Alo Airlift bra sits snug against your ribcage and offers a little extra coverage, too, if you're into that. It's just as breathable as any other sports bra and held up through two days of non-stop skiing and hiking—it was the perfect base layer that was so comfortable I forgot I even had it on.

• Size range: XXS-L
• Colors: Black and Mushroom

One Cosmo editor says: "I love this full-coverage sports bra for days when I'm taking a hot yoga class and don't want to wear a shirt but also don't feel like having my whole stomach showing. The knot design in the back is also super cute, and the bra itself is super supportive during high-intensity moves." — Jasmine Hyman, Assistant Beauty Editor

Unique feature alert: This sports bra comes in an A-C cup option and a D-DD+ cup option (it's broken down even further into letter sizes XS-3X once you select your preference). One of our editors tested out the D-DD+ sports bra and loved that it looked super smooth and sleek rather than the bulky appearance that can be typical of bras for larger chests while still being supportive.

• Size range: XS-3X
• Colors: 6 options

One Cosmo editor says: "If you have a larger chest, you know how it's borderline impossible to find sports bras that actually cover everything without looking super bulky. I love how sleek this bra looks, while still providing ample coverage for my 32F chest. I wore it during cardio and weightlifting sessions, and it kept everything in place without feeling constrictive or uncomfortable—though I'd recommend sizing down for higher impact workouts, since it's not the most compressive bra out there." — Lauren Gruber, Associate Commerce Editor

If you don't love padding inserts but also don't love the deer-in-the-headlights look, may I suggest the Set Active Power Racer Bra as the best non-padded, non-lined option out there? I was pleasantly surprised to find that the thick, high-quality ribbed fabric moved effortlessly and felt really secure for not having any hook-and-eye closures, extra bands or padding, etc.

• Size range: XS-XL
• Colors: Onyx, Espresso, Fig, Twilight

One Cosmo editor says: "Okay, first of all, this bra is so cute. Also, I'm normally not a fan of non-padded bras, but I'm really into the ribbed texture of this one! It adds some much-needed coverage while still being super stretchy, comfortable, and barely-there. I love the scoop cut and would totally wear this with some sweats on a chill WFH day, but it also was great for a lifting session." — Hannah Oh, Shopping Editor

If you want support, this sports bra will give you SUPPORT. With several rows of hook closures and full-coverage, encapsulated cups that support and separate, you'll never want to go back to a regular cross-your-fingers-and-pray-it-holds sports bra again. Also, hello, zip-front—this baby is easy to put on and remove in a snap, even on your stickiest, sweatiest day.

• Size range: 32C-42H
• Colors: Black, White, Pink Ginger

One Cosmo editor says: "This is definitely one of the most supportive that I've tried, courtesy of its structured padding, adjustable straps, and hook-and-eye closures—which also makes it a breeze to take on and off, especially when I'm all sweaty! However, it's definitely on the bulkier side, so I preferred layering it beneath tees and tanks. It offers maximum support for higher-impact workouts (seriously, my girls barely moved when I jumped and jogged). I also appreciate that it keeps everything in place without compressing my chest or giving me the dreaded uniboob." — Lauren Gruber, Associate Commerce Editor

A racerback that offers great range of motion AND amazing support? Yep, that's the Adanola Ultimate Cross Back Bra. Three editors tested this particular style and loved it a lot for the overall reliability, removable padding, compression fit, and surprisingly supportive straps.

• Size range: XXS-XXXL
• Colors: 8 options

One Cosmo editor says: "My favorite thing about this bra is that it’s TIGHT, and in a good way. Especially for runs, I always feel like my boobs are going to flip-flop all over the place. This one kept them down in place the whole time and I was still comfortable. The padding is removable so you can wear it just flat, which I personally like in my sports bras (I don’t feel like I need/want additional padding). I also really liked that fabric, it felt really high-quality and thick! 10/10." — Veronica Lopez, Sex & Relationships Editor

Sometimes putting on a sports bra and a top is, like, a lot of work. Sometimes you just want to throw on one shirt and call it a day. That's where a workout tank with a built-in shelf bra shines—and this Vuori tank was a favorite among testers. It's soft, slightly cropped, and looks just as good with leggings as it does a pair of denim shorts or sweatpants.

• Size range: XS-XXL
• Colors: Black, White, Isle Blue, Coppenhagen

One Cosmo editor says: "This is one of the most worn pieces in my closet. I love how ridiculously soft the fabric feels against my skin, and it has just the right amount of stretch to make it comfortable and supportive. Plus, it hits right at my waist, which is exactly what I want in a crop—not so short that I'm constantly pulling it down, but cropped enough to look cute with high-waisted leggings. The best part? Even though the cups are removable, they actually stay put! After countless washes, I haven't had to do that awkward cup-adjusting dance we all know too well." — Kim Duong, Deputy Shopping Director

Maybe you got lucky and you just pulled a perfectly-fitting sports bra off the rack—or, more likely, you've been fighting for your life trying to find one that actually feels like it was designed for you. Thankfully, an option like this Adjustable Sports Bra from ThirdLove lets you customize your fit from the cup and band sizing to the adjustable straps (that can be worn two ways!) and hook-and-eye closure. That's basically four ways to tweak the fit of this bra to perfectly support your preferred workout, and that's hard to beat.

• Size range: 32C-42DD
• Colors: 8 options

One Cosmo editor says: "I love that this bra has really thick, adjustable straps. The padding is helpful for keeping the cups shape, although it made me feel a little weighed down and lifted my chest in a way I don’t really need when I work out. But overall it felt very supportive during my workout and I never felt like I was going to slip out, which is GREAT!"