12 Sports Bras & Tanks Under $30

Feb 9th 2011 at 4:30PM by Veronica Harley

My co-workers and I have been fixated on getting (more) physically fit this year. For the last month or so, we've been using our pedometers to count each and every step we take. This usually means getting up from our desks more frequently, going to the gym regularly and taking up just about any form of fitness we can. We are ladies on the move! In fact, starting today, we're launching a friendly challenge against a few other teams here at AOL, to see who gets the most steps within two weeks (those teams will remain nameless but rest assured, they are going down!).

In preparation of this challenge, I've issued my own personal challenge and have decided to try to hit the gym every weekday for the next two weeks. This shouldn't be too difficult since I exercise after work, 2-3 times a week.

When I'm getting my gym clothes ready in the morning, I have a mental checklist. Jogging pants? Check. Sneakers? Check. T-Shirt? Check. Socks? Check. The last item of clothing that I put in my gym bag is usually a sports bra. Can't forget my sports bra, right? I definitely want to make sure that my shall we say "twins" stay put while I'm running on the treadmill.

What kind of sports bra do you use when you're working out? Personally, I tend to wear a racerback style sports bra, similar to the first Nike sports bra pictured below. But depending on your size, you may opt for a front zip, seamless or underwire design. If you're in a warmer climate, your go-to sports bra might double as a tank. Any of these sports bra styles will do.

Now that it's February, you may be on track to accomplish your fitness goals for 2011. Hopefully you have a similar workout gear checklist as I do, but in the event that you're lacking coverage up top, check out these sports bras and tanks with bras under $30.

Lily of France - $24 What It Offers: -88% Nylon -12% Spandex -mesh back detail	Champion - $28.70 What It Offers: -Encased elastic band -Reflective back -Recycled inner lining	Nike - $19.60 What It Offers: -Racerback design -Dri-LIFT fabric to help keep you dry
Underscore - $20 What It Offers: -Zip-up front -Avail. in sizes 34, 36, 38, 40 & 42	Fruit of the Loom - $12 What It Offers: -3 bras per package -Pull-over styling -2-ply front	Adidas - $25 What It Offers: -Reversible design -CLIMACOOL ventilation -Mesh insert at back
Sports Bra Tank - $15 What It Offers: -Inner bra w/wide strap -Poly-spandex material -Adjustable design	Nike Pro - $29.99 What It Offers: -Curved seams -Interior Silicone tape	Nike - $24.99 What It Offers: -Embroidered Swoosh -Flat-seamed for ultimate comfort
Isis - $29.37 What It Offers: -Henna print pattern -Avail. in purple, blue and green	Just My Size - $15 What It Offers: -Wirefree -Cushioned camisole straps	Descante - $29.97 What It Offers: -Shelf bra -T-Back design -Two back pockets