Wearing the best sports bra is key to a good workout as there's nothing worse than feeling uncomfortable when exercising. Finding a style that will suit you can be a daunting task, especially if you have boobs that are bigger than a D cup! They aren't cheap either - so finding a style that is worth the investment is crucial.
I've always been a keen dancer and enjoy all types of fitness classes, I'm 58 and over the years I've worn countless sports bras and know how annoying it is when one feels uncomfortable or doesn't provide enough support. I wear a size 34F and I'm always on the hunt for both the best minimiser bras and the best bras for big busts, and this is even more important when it comes to finding a sports bra. Wearing the right bra will help to keep me motivated. Having big boobs can make me feel a bit self-conscience when exercising, so having a bra that offered minimising properties was a bonus factor when considering this style.
Price: RRP £58
Band size: 32-44
Cup Size: C-G
Padding: No
Wired: Yes
Colours Available: Black
Triumph is a well-respected company that has been making lingerie for over 135 years and experts agree that they make some of the best bras for mature women. I own their Essential Minimiser Bra and find it's great for everyday wear. So when I discovered the Triumph Triaction Control Lite Minimising Sports Bra I decided to put it to the test. I wore the bra for a variety of exercise and dance classes, including a high impact Tap class, but also wore it throughout the day to test how comfortable it felt over a longer period of time. I considered the level of support and and the shape it gave me under my clothes, in particular if it made my bust look smaller - here's what I thought.
Triumph Triaction Control Lite Minimiser Sports Bra
If this bra was a car it would be a Porsche - It looks sleek and sporty, it isn't cheap but it feels fabulous and you can go very fast in it! Available in a good range of size options it will suit most women who want to feel confidently supported while exercising.
Triumph Triaction Control Lite Minimiser Sports Bra Review
Shape & Design
From the outside this bra looks like a non-wired bralette, but hidden inside is a traditional underwired bra that's attached to the lower band and side panels. Together they completely encompass the breast tissue offering compressed coverage and support. The inside cups are moulded from a firm fabric that keeps its shape. The straps are lightly padded at the top of the shoulder and adjustable at both the front and back making it really easy to get a perfect fit.
Straps can be worn traditionally or crossed over. The bra fastens with 3 hook and eyes, and there are 3 rows to ensure a perfect fit. Care information is printed directly onto the inside of the bra - no itchy and annoying labels. The lining of the cups and elasticated back straps are in a contrasting lilac colour and the side panels are decorated with "go-faster' graphics.
Support & Fit
It's important to know how to wear a sports bra in order to get the best fit. The 34F fitted me perfectly, it felt firm but not uncomfortable around the ribcage with zero overspill from the cups. My boobs were held very firmly in place and I felt confident jumping and leaping around the dance studio. I'm not a runner, so I can't comment on how this bra would cope with a marathon but customer reviews highlight it's suitability for tennis and other high impact sports.
Comfort
All minimising bras, especially sports bras, work by compressing the breast tissue to keep it firmly in place, and unlike the best sleep bras, you aren't going to forget that you are wearing this bra. It feels firm but not uncomfortable, even when I wore it all day.
Function
This bra stopped my boobs from bouncing about and held them securely in place throughout my work-out. The way it positioned my boobs made them look smaller by a cup size. This bra ticks all the function boxes.
Care
I was pleased to see that this bra is machine washable. The label states that it can be washed at 40º but I opted for a 30º cycle and popped it in with all my workout clothes. I washed it a total of 3 times for the purpose of this review and couldn't see any change in appearance or feel any reduction in support.
Verdict
I found this an extremely comfortable and supportive sports bra that stopped my boobs from bouncing around when exercising. I felt that it reduced the appearance of my bust by one cup size.
