Even with a relatively supportive sports bra (and don’t get us started on how tricky these are to find), many of us find that running is uncomfortable, at best, and at times downright painful.

"A sports bra for a girl is as basic as a jersey or a fly belt ... "For land workouts like weightlifting, cardio, running, things like that, it is essential to have a good sports bra," she said.

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