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Total of 19 Sources

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1. RunningTimes.com
Nov. 2007
Best Performance in a Supporting Role
by Candace Karu
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentEven though this article is several years old, Running Times has some of most detailed and balanced reviews of sports bras for well-endowed women. Running Times tests eight sports bras using a panel of women with C or D cup sizes, and each bra receives a detailed analysis. The Champion Double Dry Full Support Underwire is the top pick among all testers. All of the bras receive positive reviews, except for the Adidas Active Intimates Underwire Bra, which testers deem unsupportive.
2. Runner's World
Aug. 19, 2008
Support Group
by Dimity McDowell
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentIn this sports bra test, Runner's World enlists 28 women to test out a variety of sports bras, with 10 earning a recommendation. Tester comments are included in the analysis, and Runner's World is one of the few sports bra reviewers that include negative comments on the bras when appropriate. The Moving Comfort Alexis and Under Armour Heat Gear Endure are top picks here.
3. Health Magazine
July 16, 2009
Sports Bras for Real Curves
by Beth Dreher
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentHealth magazine tests six sports bras with the help of a panel of women with breasts sizes of 36C or above. The analysis is balanced, with pros and cons listed for each sports bra. Editors also include a chart that compares each of the six recommended sports bras. The Moving Comfort Fiona and Enell Sports Bra get high marks, along with bras from Patagonia, Champion, Adidas and Nike.
4. O, The Oprah Magazine
Aug. 2008
You've Really Got a Hold on Me
by Selene Yeager
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentDr. Joanna Scurr, a researcher at the University of Portsmouth who has studied sports bras and breast movement during exercise, recommends four sports bras that meet her criteria for proper support. However, there are few critical comments. Like many reviewers, Dr. Scurr recommends the Enell Sports Bra for women with large breasts.
5. Health Magazine
July 16, 2009
Find the Right Sports Bra for You
by Beth Dreher
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentHealth magazine enlists several women to test a variety of sports bras. While full testing details are not disclosed, each of the bras receives a brief commentary that includes tester comments. Five sports bras are recommended, although there is no mention of any bras that disappointed Health's testers.
6. Buzzillions.com
As of Jan. 2010
Sports Bras Reviews
by Contributors to Buzzillions.com
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentBuzzillions.com compiles owner-written reviews of sports bra from various online retailers, including REI and Sierra Trading Post. Some of the most popular sports bras attract hundreds of individual reviews. The Moving Comfort Lila Sports Bra is the top-rated bra on the site, with over 200 reviewers giving it above-average ratings.
7. The Today Show
June 15, 2006
Lots of Bounce in Your Step? A Sports Bra Guide
by Lucy Danziger
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentIn this older segment from "The Today Show," Lucy Danziger, editor of Self magazine, recommends several sports bras. It appears that the bras have been tested and evaluated, and while analysis is relatively detailed, no downsides are noted for these sports bras.
8. About.com
Oct. 23, 2009
Best Sports Bras for Women
by Paige Waehner
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentPaige Waehner, the exercise guide at About.com, offers her picks for 10 of the best sports bras. Waehner recommends different bras for different breast sizes, but it's not clear if all of the bras have been tested. Analysis is balanced, and shortcomings are noted when appropriate. (Note: ConsumerSearch is owned by About.com, but the two don't share an editorial affiliation.)
9. Runner's World
July 18, 2007
Review: The Newest Sports Bras
by Jane Unger Hahn
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentThis article is several years old, and several of the bras are no longer available. However, it does include detailed analysis on recommended sports bras. The magazine enlists the help of 150 women to test 20 different sports bras. Tester comments are included as part of the article. Of the 20 bras tested, nine are recommended.
10. Shape magazine
Not Dated
The Best Sports Bras
by Editors of Shape magazine
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentDozens of Shape staffers test the latest sports bras, and they recommend several models for various cup sizes. Although commentary is brief, each recommendation includes reviewer comments. The Champion Shape T-Back and Champion Double Dry Seamless Underwire sports bras are recommended, in addition to sports bras from Moving Comfort, Brooks, Under Armour and CW-X.
11. Amazon.com
As of Jan. 2010
Sports Bras
by Contributors to Amazon.com
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentAmazon.com sells a large selection of sports bras, but it lags behind Buzzillions.com in the number of user reviews it collects. The most popular bras, including the Enell Sports Bra, Moving Comfort Fiona and Champion Shape T-Back, all have fewer than 100 reviews.
12. Women's Health magazine
Not Dated
Bust a Move
by Editors of Women's Health magazine
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentWomen's Health magazine tests dozens of sports bras to find the best, and recommends several bras for low- and high-impact activities in different cup sizes. Each sports bra receives a brief blurb that includes tester comments, but there are no drawbacks noted. There is no mention of sports bras that don't make the cut.
13. StilettoJungleBlog.com
Feb. 3, 2009
Best Workout Clothes: Sports Bras for Every Workout
by Kim Moshtaghi
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentBlogger Kim Moshtaghi recommends three sports bras for workouts of varying intensities. It appears that the bras have been tested, as some aspects of comfort and usability are discussed. Moshtaghi's reviews contain more detail than many other blog postings on sports bras.
14. Fitness Magazine
Aug. 2006
3 Top Reader-Tested Sports Bras
by Editors of Fitness magazine
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentEditors discuss the top three sports bras recommended by testers. Different testers recommend different bras for various sports, including the Nike Revolutionary, NuMetrex Heart Rate Sports Bra and CW-X Firm Support Bra. Unfortunately, editors don't identify any bras that don't make the cut, so this article is limited in scope.
15. About.com
Nov. 11, 2009
Best Sports Bras for Large-Chested Runners
by Christine Luff
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentChristine Luff, the running guide at About.com, selects four sports bras as the best for large-chested runners. It doesn't appear that Luff has personally tested the bras, and the analysis focuses mainly on features. (Note: ConsumerSearch is owned by About.com, but the two don't share an editorial affiliation.)
16. Fitness Magazine
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The Best Sports Bra for Your Size
by Editors of Fitness magazine
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentFitness magazine recommends a number of sports bras for different cup sizes, but the accompanying analysis is very brief and lacks balance. Each bra receives only a one- or two-sentence overview. The Moving Comfort Alexis is recommended for A cups, and the Champion Shape T-Back earns a recommendation for B cups.
17. SheFinds.com
Not Dated
Best Sports Bras
by Editors of SheFinds.com
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentThe editors of SheFinds.com, a site dedicated to women's shopping and fashion, recommend seven sports bras, including several each for low-, medium- and high-impact activities. Each sports bra only receives a sentence or two of description, and the analysis is superficial and based on features. No information is shared on usability or downsides.
18. AintNoMomJeans.com
Sept. 21, 2009
Best Sports Bra for Nursing Moms
by Shana Draugelis
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentThere are few resources available on sports bras for nursing women, but Shana Draugelis at AintNoMomJeans.com, a fashion blog, does so. She recommends the Moving Comfort 3 Reasons Bra for breastfeeding moms.
19. Redbook
Not Dated
The Best Sports Bras for Your Bust
by Editors of Redbook
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentRedbook magazine recommends several sports bra, but the analysis is based largely on features and no testing details are disclosed. Three sports bras are recommended, including the Champion Shape T-Back, Junonia Goddess Soft Cup Bra and Numetrex Sports Bra.
     
 

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