Sweaty Betty's New Power Icon Sports Bras Are What Active Girls Everywhere Have Been Waiting For

Let’s be candid – shopping for bras can be tough. And what’s even worst is shopping for sports bras. In the eternal quest for the perfect sports bra, active women all over the world have embarked on a pilgrimage through racks of discomfort and frustration. We've grappled with ill-fitting straps, cringed at pinching underbands, and yearned for a touch of femininity without compromising on their ultimate purpose - keeping everything in place when you pick up your pace. Whether it's preventing gravity-based distractions during a downward dog or counteracting bounce when pounding the pavement, women of all bra sizes need a decent support system that minimises jiggle. It’s just a scientific fact. So, why then, do so many sports bras fall short of doing the one thing they were supposedly designed to do? And on the flip side, why do others take the task so seriously that our chests are pinned down to the point that it’s a battle to set them free again?

But lo and behold, Sweaty Betty has heard the collective sighs of exasperation and delivered a game-changing solution with their new Power Icon bras, offering three distinct versions to cater to every fitness aficionado's desires and boob-related demands.

The popular British sportswear brand knows that no woman will feel more powerful than when she feels comfortable and confident in herself, and that’s why this trio of supportive designs are encouraging us to find our power with a personalised fit that's flattering, feminine and suited to your activity of choice. Need further convincing? For anyone who is familiar with London's 1Rebel, you'll know just how hard its workouts go - and the fact that they've roped in some of the studio's real trainers to showcase the styles and they've come out smiling just goes to prove that the Power Icons are the real deal. Not to mention that they look pretty snazzy too in a punky pink, lightening blue and maximalist SB print - perfect for adding some extra energy right when you need it.

Don't get us wrong, sports bras with varying impact levels is nothing new. But finding a brand who can genuinely nail each category and offering the perfect amount of support as advertised is rare. Really, rare. So whatever workout you've got coming up on Class Pass, it's time to bid adieu to sports bra woes and say hello to your new workout wardrobe essentials.

And to help you build out a better workout wardrobe all round, we've pulled together a round-up of our favourite new season activewear styles below too.