Many Sports Bras Lack the Support You Deserve
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Find out why some styles don’t measure up.
Let’s face it, we women could use a better sports bra. A female researcher at the University of Portsmouth tested 70 women as they jogged and ran on treadmills, and found that most women’s chests weren’t being supported properly by traditional sports bras.
While it’s hopeful that athletic companies will one day use this research to create bras with the right support, the best option for now is an encapsulation bra. These bras mold around each breast and substantially reduce movement compared with more traditional shelf-style compression bras. These findings pertain to all breast sizes and levels of activity.
5 Comments
While I fully agree that the type of bra you're wearing has everything to do with what you can do in it there are some women out there who really do't have the option to choose. I am ..large breasted... to be modest and things like running or even walking at a pace above 3 or so miles per hour for any extended period are simply off limits. For women who don't have the option to look into a better sports bra - what can they do to look into a better workout that fits their bodies?
Posted at
7:40 PM
January 13 2009
by
Kageneko
I'm a personal trainer and fitness instructor and one of the most asked questions for me is "What kind of sports bra do you recommend?" Most women have no idea what a sports bra should do, how it should fit, or where to find one of good quality. Ladies, please don't work out in your normal bra! I see this so often! If you're working out hard enough to break a sweat, you need a good sports bra that supports you! I personally love the Shock Absorber brand that Victoria's Secret carries. Yes, they are more expensive but this is a sacrifice that's worth it's weight in gold... literally! Champion also makes a great sports bra called C9 that's carried at Target. Try them on before you buy. Jump up and down in the fitting room and see what happens. Don't settle for a bra that's too stretchy or flimsy. And when you've worn it enough times that the elastic is shot and the support is gone, throw it away and get a replacement. I promise, you'll feel better and be able to work out harder with the right sports bra!
Posted at
12:19 PM
February 17 2008
by
Anna
Where do we start on finding the right encapsulated bra? I have always heard certain size women need to double the sports bra due to weight is that true? And would it work for Average size or smaller as well until they can find the proper sports bra?
Posted at
1:57 PM
February 6 2009
by
Babyface B
As a larger chested woman, I have a hard time with bras all around. I've also been breastfeeding the past 19 months, so sport bras have become my best friends. But they lack support, especially for my larger ones. Where do you find a good sports bra with support for bigger breasted women? I'm in a G right now.
Posted at
2:06 PM
April 16 2010
by
PrincessApril08
I asked my sports bras to support me in my physical activities, but they all let me down! LOL! I really hope this research goes to the people that design our future bras. There are two encapsulating bras that I use: Moving Comfort Fiona bra, and Champion Double Dry Seamless Underwire...both give the support I need...almost like duct tape!
Posted at
12:52 PM
March 12 2008
by
karyny2000
