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You’veGot!

THE MERCURY HAS RISEN,

YOU’RE SWEATING BULLETS, AND

ALL YOU WANT TO DO IS TOSS OFF THAT TANK. DO

IT! SPORTS BRAS HAVE GOTTEN SHOCKINGLY

CUTE, AND WE HAVE PICKS,

WHATEVER YOUR SIZE OR YOUR SPORT.

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SOURCE: TOUGH MUDDER SURVEY

JUST STARTING A WORKOUT HAS ME WIPED. HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE UNTIL EXERCISE FEELS EASIER?The body is pretty amazing—it takes only about two weeks of cardio twice a week to sense a change. Strength training may take four weeks to get used to. To help tough exercises feel doable, warm up for a few minutes to get your blood pumping. Then work large muscles with slow, controlled movements, like squats and lunges, before faster ones, like burpees. Same goes for cardio—jog before you sprint. —LAUREL LEICHT

ASK THE TRAINER

LOOPY OR LEGIT?

CRUNNINGThis bizarre- looking combo of crawling and running—you propel yourself with hands and feet, knees off the ground— uses the legs, chest, torso, and shoulders and spikes the heart rate, making it an excellent calorie burner. But use caution. “Humans are bipedal. Crunning isn’t natural,” says Jacqueline Crockford, exercise physiol-ogy content manager for the American Council on Exercise. That means injuries are a risk. Start with less-than-two-minute intervals. If you have neck, back, or wrist issues, opt for other full-body workouts, like swimming or rowing.

For Girls Who Are…

SMALL-CHESTED AND LOVE

LOW-IMPACTSince you likely don’t need much support,

you can focus on comfort—we love

seamless designs to prevent chafing.

Removable pads add shape.

BIG-BUSTED AND LOVE LOW-IMPACT

For a secure fit, look for multiple closures (this style has them in the front too). Still, a little fashion over function—like a low cut—is fine.

CALIA Women’s Inner Power

Seamless Double Strap Bra ($40,

caliastudio.com)

BIG-BUSTED AND LOVE

HIGH-IMPACTYour ideal sports

bra has thick straps that cross in the

back, a wide chest band, and a second

skin–like fit to support the girls.

ASICS Flex Spacer Bra ($55, asics.com)

SMALL-CHESTED AND LOVE HIGH-IMPACT

A and B cups bounce too! While running or jumping, pick a full-coverage

option with a snug fit. Details like mesh vents keep things cool.

NEW BALANCE The Print Shapely Shaper Bra ($52, newbalance.com)

LULULEMON Rack Pack Bra ($58,

lululemon.com)

—ALEXANDRIA WHITTLER

SOURCE: RACHEL MARIOTTI, A TIER III PERSONAL TRAINER AT EQUINOX IN NEW YORK CITY CL

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