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Big Test 2026: The Best Sports Bra for Training and an Active Lifestyle
Five women tested four sports bras through four weeks of training. One model stood out on almost every point.
Updated 12 August 2026 · Test period: 4 weeks · Test panel: 5 women, 29–52 years, size S to XXL
How we tested:Each bra was used during strength training, running, jump exercises, and everyday wear. We rated five criteria: support during high intensity, comfort and chafing, how easy it is to put on and take off, adjustability, and quality after repeated washing. The ratings are the panel's average.
Test winner 2026
Gymfit EmpowerFit Sports Bra
Best overall: highest rating for support, comfort, and adjustability
9,2/ 10 · Panel rating
Support during training
9,6
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After the test, some sizes are periodically sold out
Why EmpowerFit won
Already after the first week, the panel was unusually unanimous. What made the difference was the combination of three things rarely found in the same bra: proper support during high intensity, a front closure that makes it easy to put on and take off, and adjustment in all the places that matter.
In jump tests and running, EmpowerFit kept the breasts in place markedly better than both the compression model and the budget option. At the same time, it was the only one in the test that did not chafe or pull under the armpits, something three out of five testers otherwise described as their biggest irritation with sports bras.
"I've never had a sports bra I can tighten at the back so it fits exactly the way I want. And I don't have to wriggle out of it after my workout. I'm wearing it today too, on my rest day."
Camilla, 41, test panel · Strength training 4 times/week
Advantages
- Best support in the test for running and jumping
- Front closure: on and off in seconds
- Doesn't pull or chafe under the armpits
- Adjustable in shoulder straps, back, and closure
- Support for both breasts and back
Disadvantages
- Popular sizes are periodically sold out
- Sold only online via Gymfit
Full ranking
1
Gymfit EmpowerFit Sports Bra
Test winner. Best support, best comfort, smartest closure.
9,2 / 10
2
Premium running bra with zipper
Good support when running, but chafed under the armpits on three out of five testers.
7,8 / 10
3
Classic compression bra with racerback
Stable, but very difficult to take off after sweaty workouts. Not adjustable.
7,1 / 10
4
Budget model from a major chain
Low price, but insufficient support for anything other than walks. Lost its shape in the wash.
6,4 / 10
Frequently asked questions
Does EmpowerFit fit larger cup sizes?
Yes. The panel testers with larger busts gave it the highest rating of all, mainly because the support can be adjusted both in the straps and at the back.
Does it work for running and high-jump training?
That was where it stood out the most in the test. In both interval running and jump rope, it kept the breasts still better than the other models.
Can I return it if the size doesn't fit?
Yes, Gymfit offers a 30-day return policy and money-back guarantee. If you need to exchange sizes, you just need to do that.
The test winner: Gymfit EmpowerFit Sports Bra
Highest panel rating 2026. Support, comfort, and adjustability in the same bra.
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