Fortunately for women athletes, Champion sports bras have become the recognized leader in women's support garments for sports and fitness. Champion has made a science out of manufacturing top-quality sports bras. That's probably why the company was recently ranked as the No. 1 best-selling sports bra maker in the United States among brands sold in department and chain stores, according to The NPD Group.

Champion sports bras are made according to standards that rate hold well they support an athlete's breasts when engaged in sports or exercise. The company calls this its Motion Control Requirements (MCR) rating.

Bras designed for medium-impact sports or exercise carry a MED MCR, or Medium Motion Control Requirements, rating. These bras work well for women who like to hike, walk, ride bicycles or engage in the stationary-bike exercise known as "spinning."

Women who play volleyball or tennis, jog and enjoy mountain biking will want a Champion sports bra with High Motion Control Requirements (HIGH MCR). The Champion Double Dry® Distance Underwire Sports Bra is an example of a style with this rating. It's also the Champion sports bra that earned the number-one best-selling ranking.

For women who engaged in intense sports such as basketball, soccer, running or horseback riding, Champion sports bras with a MAX MCR rating, or Maximum Motion Control Requirements, will work best. The Champion Powersleek Sports Bra, available in sizes up to 44DDD, is an excellent example of this kind of maximum bounce control.

When considered along with their superior ability to wick away moisture through the patented Double Dry fabric, Champion's wide range of styles and motion control ratings make it possible for women athletes everywhere to find the right sports bra to fit their needs.