Fitness
The Best Sports Bras for These 6 Workouts
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Whether you’re sweatin’ in barre, boxing, or bootcamp, having the right sports bra can make or break your workout. If you don’t feel secure—say your bra drops too low, revealing more than you want in that 8am cycling class—it can be difficult to focus on the exercises or moves you’re doing.
With so many options out there, where do you start? To narrow things down, we rounded up the best sports bras for a few of our favorite workouts!
BEST FOR CYCLING
Outdoor Voices Zip Bra, $75
Sizes: XS-XL
Why We Love It: If you’re seriously drenched in sweat by the end of *every* cycling class, this sports bra is your best bet. It’s lightweight and stretchy, plus Outdoor Voices has its own TechSweat™ technology to make this gear more breathable. Cool off quick while looking super cute!
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BEST FOR CYCLING
Outdoor Voices Zip Bra, $75
Sizes: XS-XL
Why We Love It: If you’re seriously drenched in sweat by the end of *every* cycling class, this sports bra is your best bet. It’s lightweight and stretchy, plus Outdoor Voices has its own TechSweat™ technology to make this gear more breathable. Cool off quick while looking super cute!
BEST FOR PILATES
Girlfriend Collective Juliet Bralette, $48
Sizes: XS-XXXL
Why We Love It: Your new BFF in your next Pilates class, this Girlfriend Collective bralette is eco-friendly (it’s made from recycled fishing nets) and perfect for low to medium-impact workouts. Bonus: this bra is cute enough to wear as a top! Pair it with your favorite high-waisted jeans and a jacket for a quick, on-the-go outfit.
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BEST FOR PILATES
Girlfriend Collective Juliet Bralette, $48
Sizes: XS-XXXL
Why We Love It: Your new BFF in your next Pilates class, this Girlfriend Collective bralette is eco-friendly (it’s made from recycled fishing nets) and perfect for low to medium-impact workouts. Bonus: this bra is cute enough to wear as a top! Pair it with your favorite high-waisted jeans and a jacket for a quick, on-the-go outfit.
BEST FOR YOGA
EMY Sports Bra, $12
Sizes: S-XL
Why We Love It: Rock that Warrior pose in this affordable option for your favorite yoga class. Made with 4-way stretch for breathable, yet sweat-wicking support, you’ll settle into Savasana quite nicely. Plus, it has removable pads, so you can customize based on your bust size.
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BEST FOR YOGA
EMY Sports Bra, $12
Sizes: S-XL
Why We Love It: Rock that Warrior pose in this affordable option for your favorite yoga class. Made with 4-way stretch for breathable, yet sweat-wicking support, you’ll settle into Savasana quite nicely. Plus, it has removable pads, so you can customize based on your bust size.
BEST FOR BARRE
Beyond Yoga Linus Full Support Bra, $44
Sizes: XXS-3X
Why We Love It: Stay supported while you tuck with this ultra-soft workout bra. Quick-drying for those extra intense barre classes, this top also has a four-way stretch to keep you comfy. Note: This bra is more suitable for smaller chests, as it doesn’t have padding or underwire, but it is formfitting.
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BEST FOR BARRE
Beyond Yoga Linus Full Support Bra, $44
Sizes: XXS-3X
Why We Love It: Stay supported while you tuck with this ultra-soft workout bra. Quick-drying for those extra intense barre classes, this top also has a four-way stretch to keep you comfy. Note: This bra is more suitable for smaller chests, as it doesn’t have padding or underwire, but it is formfitting.
BEST FOR BOXING
Athleta GiGi Bra, $35
Sizes: XS-XL
Why We Love It: You’re always moving and changing positions on the floor, so you’ll need a comfortable sports bra for high-intensity workouts. Designed specifically for larger bust sizes ranging from C to DD cups, the GiGi Bra has molded cups with wireless support. Keep everything in check while you pull all the punches!
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BEST FOR BOXING
Athleta GiGi Bra, $35
Sizes: XS-XL
Why We Love It: You’re always moving and changing positions on the floor, so you’ll need a comfortable sports bra for high-intensity workouts. Designed specifically for larger bust sizes ranging from C to DD cups, the GiGi Bra has molded cups with wireless support. Keep everything in check while you pull all the punches!
BEST FOR DANCING
ALO Knot Sports Bra, $52
Sizes: XXS-XL
Why We Love It: Love the knotted tank look? This is your go-to sports bra. Made for every occasion from the studio to the street, the racerback style is perfect for your next dance class. Show off those well-earned abs while you bounce to this week’s choreography!
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BEST FOR DANCING
ALO Knot Sports Bra, $52
Sizes: XXS-XL
Why We Love It: Love the knotted tank look? This is your go-to sports bra. Made for every occasion from the studio to the street, the racerback style is perfect for your next dance class. Show off those well-earned abs while you bounce to this week’s choreography!
Beauty
Black-owned Beauty and Wellness Businesses to Know
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February is Black History Month—a celebration of the achievements and contributions of African Americans in society. As the beauty and wellness industry becomes a more welcoming and inclusive space for all, we are taking this opportunity to continue to shine a light on the gap of inclusivity and diversity in our industry, and take action to promote, empower, and honor the Black community that shapes and grows wellness.
While the beauty industry is making improvements—it's important to showcase and support Black businesses and the creatives in this space every day. To honor them, we're shouting out some of our favorite Black-owned beauty and wellness businesses to support.
1. Beauty Bin
Beauty Bin is a full-service day spa and dry bar located in Asheville, NC. With a focus on inclusivity for people of all backgrounds, genders, and races, their MO is to match the outer beauty of every client to their inner beauty. From eyelash extensions and hydrafacials to waxing and massage, Beauty Bin is a one-stop-shop for all the spa services.
2. KIKA Stretch Studio
The KIKA Method® is a gentle assisted stretching process that loosens up tight muscles freeing your body from pain and stress. By practicing this method, clients can experience decreased muscle tension, increased energy, enhanced flexibility, a substantial reduction in stress, improved posture and relaxation, and increased mental clarity. While its headquarters is located in Las Vegas, NV, they have multiple locations sprinkled throughout the US, including Atlanta, New York City, and Dallas—just to name a few.
3. Kimberly Coleman Salon
At Kimberly Coleman Salon, their philosophy begins with promoting healthy tresses, elegant sets, unique accouterments, perfect pampering of hands and feet, and precision cuts. Known for working with models and celebrities, they fully appreciate and celebrate the diversity of their clientele which also includes super moms and warrior dads.
4. Pressed Roots
Pressed Roots was developed with the simple concept in mind—that everyone deserves access to easy, and quality hair care. What started as a single pop-up shop in Boston, grew to a multi-city pop-up tour, and is now slated to be the largest national hair salon franchise specializing in the care and styling of highly textured hair, they launched their first flagship location in Dallas, TX.
5. SW3AT
Jersey City resident, Alyza Brevard-Rodriguez started SW3AT. The company began as a fitness apparel line in 2015 but evolved into a sanctuary catered to health and wellness now known as SW3AT Sauna Studio—the first infrared sauna studio in Jersey City. The healing power of infrared heat therapy is a phenomenal option for holistic health proven to strengthen the immune system and provide relief from joint stiffness and muscle pain. It is also supportive of any fitness program as it aids in weight loss (you can torch up to 900 calories in a 45-minute session) while also detoxifying your body from some of the most harmful toxins.
6. The TEN Nail Bar
Kelli Coleman and Anika Jackson opened The TEN Nail Bar in Detroit to address a void in their city. They saw a need for a quality, modern nail bar that could also serve as a fun social space for Detroit’s residents and professionals. They designed the TEN to provide their clients with a #Perfect10 experience—where you can relax, enjoy music, a drink, your friends, a clean and precise manicure, and a much-needed break from all your hectic days.
7. Bettye O Day Spa
Located in the beautiful downtown Hyde Park Chicago area, Bettye O Day Spa specializes in first-class treatments. They aim to nurture and relax each of their clients with individualized and innovative therapeutic techniques. From body wraps and massages to facials and hydrotherapy, this day spa promises to be a safe place for healing to occur.
Looking for more businesses to support? ClassPass has also created a list of Black-owned business to check out all year-round. While both of these lists are a great start to get you familiar with many of the Black-owned businesses either in your neighborhood or around the globe, we have only scratched the surface. We'd love to keep these lists growing.If you have any businesses you'd like to see on this list, click here to submit a Black-owned business we should be highlighting as well!
