Champion ActionShape Bra : D & DD Apply Here

A and B-cuppers have it easy; there are so many sports bras out there for them to wear running, hiking, playing basketball, riding horses. If you're a D-cup or larger, it's just not so easy to find a sports bras that provides adequate support for high motion activities. And if your ribcage is small and your cup size is big (as in 32DD), good luck finding any bras in your size, much less, a good sports bra.

Champion has long been a leader in the fitness apparel industry for making quality sports bras to fit a variety of shapes and sizes. They truly care about women's health and fitness, as demonstrated by their plus size line of clothing and bras and their long term support for organizations and events that fight against breast cancer.

Their ActionShape bra is one of the most popular sports bras sold in this country. It's a sturdy, supportive, cotton bra, lined with a firm, synthetic material that gives the bra its strength and shape. Champion has done several things right here: first, a wide ribcage band with adjustable hooks; second, adjustable shoulder straps that are thick enough to be comfortable but not so wide that your bra shows under a tank top (in fact, all of the Champion t-shirts and tanks that I own were designed to fit over a Champion bra for total coverage); third, a design that accommodates women with large breasts and small ribcages.

I own many different types of sports bras for all the different activities I do, but I always reach for my ActionShape first. It's not a perfect fit for me because I could use a slightly bigger cup, but it is one of the most effective bras I've ever worn. I don't like bouncing around when I power walk or hike; it's painful. The ActionShape does a good job of keeping me comfortable and providing support. And it lasts forever. I've been wearing mine for months, and after all the power walks and washings, it's still working well for me.

Bottom LIne: If you want a very supportive bra for high motion activities, try the ActionShape, especially if you are smaller around the rib cage.--E.D. (Sept '04)

Price: $37.00

Manufacturer's Site: www.championusa.com

Buy Online: Champion Catalog.com