Women athletes everywhere know that one key to their success in sports and fitness is a well-fitting bra that provides the right amount of support. That’s why winning athletes everywhere wear Champion sports bras. When it comes to athletic apparel, Champion has been a top brand for decades.

Champion has applied science to the development of its wide range of sports bras. The key to the success of Champion sports bras has been the manufacturer’s research into motion control, determining what styles and fabrics will best support women athletes’ breasts.

The manufacturer has developed what it calls “MCR Ratings,” or Motion Control Requirements for all of its Champion sports bras. The rating tells consumers how well a particular style of sports bra will help control breast movement or “bounce” when exercising most vigorously.

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For instance, Champion sports bras with a MAX MCR, or Maximum Motion Control Requirements, have been designed for sports such as basketball, soccer, running or horseback riding. The best example of a bra with this rating is the Champion Powersleek Sports Bra, available in sizes up to 44DDD. This style has a fully constructed inner bra of molded cups that ensures super-firm motion control. This gives shape and support without flattening a woman’s breasts. Made of a combination of nylon, polyester, spandex and cotton, this sports bra efficiently wicks moisture away from the body.

Champion sports bras with High Motion Control Requirements (HIGH MCR) were created to provide support and comfort for activities such as volleyball, tennis, jogging, and mountain biking. The best example of a bra with this rating is the Champion Double Dry® Distance Underwire Sports Bra, ranked as the number-one best-selling sports bra among national brands sold in department and chain stores, according to an August 2009 survey by The NPD Group. The Distance bra minimizes bounce with extra knit-in stretch and hidden cushioned wires for comfortable support. The cups are molded with three layers, and the side-cup panels give added stability and shaping. The outer body of the bra is made of premium nylon and spandex, while the inner cups, sides and back are of polyester and spandex. These combinations wick away moisture to keep the body dry during exercise.

The lowest rating is MED MCR, or Medium – Medium Motion Control Requirements Motion Control Requirements. These Champion sports bras help control bounce during moderately intense activities such as hiking, walking, spinning and cycling. A good example of a bra with this level of motion control is Champion’s Double Dry® Seamless Fitness Sports Bra. Made from Champion’s patented Double Dry fabric, the bra wicks away moisture while allover knit-in stretch gives smooth support. The inner bra helps control bounce during medium-impact workouts.

Selecting The Best Champion Sports Bra

When choosing a Champion bra, the first attribute to look for after motion control is the correct bra size. Statistics reveal that more than 80 percent of women frequently wear a bra in the wrong size. While wearing the right size bra is important at all times, it is especially important to get properly fitted for a sports bra.

Availability and range of styles are among the next requirements and fortunately Champion sports bras are available everywhere (remember that No. 1 best-selling ranking!). Consumers should be able to go to many department, discount and athletic stores to try on and choose the Champion sports bra right for them.