On Medium Impact Sports Bras

Bra support

• Low-impact: Best for A/B cups and activities like walking, yoga and strength training
• Medium-impact: Ideal for activities like moderate hiking, skiing, road cycling.
• High-impact: Best for D cup or larger and high-impact activities like running, mountain biking and high-intensity workouts.

Support style

• Compression: Pull-over style compresses breasts against the chest; no built-in cups
• Encapsulation bras: Built-in cups support each breasts separately with minimal compression
• Compression/encapsulation: Combines cups and compression for support and natural shaping

Strap type

• Crisscross: Crosses in the back; often found on low- or medium-support bras
• Tank top: Similar to everyday bras, often with adjustable straps
• Racerback: Straps form a Y shape between shoulder blades for medium- to high-impact activities; may put pressure near neck
• Combination: Adjustable straps convert between styles