The right sports bra, or the wrong one, can make or break your training session Every woman wants to look their best in the gym, and wearing the right gear can give you the confidence to go to the gym or get out and train in the first place
Whatever workout you plan to do, you need to know that you will be comfortable and look great. And you can tick both of these boxes by investing in the right sports bra. When it comes to choosing the perfect sports bra, ‘functional’ just doesn’t cut it. Your sports bra is so much more than that.
WHAT KIND OF BRA DO I NEED?
The answer to this question depends on your cup size and the kind of activity you’re doing. There are three different kinds of activity – Low Impact (e.g. Yoga or Pilates), Medium Impact (e.g. Spinning, Dancing or Kickboxing) and High Impact (e.g. Running. Tennis or Basketball). The right bra to perform each activity in depends on your cup size. Check out the handy guide from Life Style Sports HERE
Light Support sports bra‘s are perfect for the smaller busted woman who is focusing on low intensity exercise.
Medium Support sports bra‘s are best suited for women with a small or medium bust size and low to medium intensity workouts.
High Support sports bra‘s are designed for women with a medium or large bust size, or for any woman performing a super intense workout like running.
THE RIGHT BRA FOR LOW INTENSITY WORKOUTS
Your yoga session is definitely going to be hard work, but the intensity of your movement will be limited. If your cup size is a DD+, then you will need a High Support sports bra, otherwise you can use a Medium Support or Light Support sports Bra.
THE RIGHT BRA FOR MEDIUM INTENSITY WORKOUTS
Whether you’re hitting the beat in a dance class, pumping iron in the gym, or racing up the road on your bicycle, you need the right support. For this kind of medium intensity workout, if you’re below a C cup, then you will need a Medium Support sports bra. Every woman with a cup size of above a D or more will need a High Support sports bra.
THE RIGHT BRA FOR HIGH INTENSITY WORKOUTS
When you’re reaching for that volley at the net or you’re screaming for oxygen on that last kilometre of your run, the last thing you need to be thinking about is bouncing, back pain, or neck pain. When it comes to high intensity activities, regardless of your cup size, you need a High Support sports bra.
HOW WILL I KNOW IF MY SPORTS BRA FITS?
Just like with regular bras, it can be extremely difficult to know if you have the right fit for your sports bra. So what should you look out for?
Comfort: If your bra isn’t as comfortable as your regular, everyday bra, then you’re in trouble straight away. Remember, a good fit is even more important in a sports bra than it is in your regular one. Keep an eye out for bulges and overspill.
The Band Rides Up In The Back: If the band across the back is creeping up on you, it’s a clear sign that the bra is either (a) too big or (b) stretched out. Either way, it won’t provide the right support for you because the band actually does most of the work – not the straps. The band should fit nice and snug, but not ‘bite’.
The Straps Dig In: You might have a preferred style of strap (i.e. racerback, wide-set) but they should never be digging into your shoulders or back. If they are, it’s because you have a problem with the band of your bra.
Monoboob: You know what we’re talking about with this one. Your sports bra shouldn’t turn your bust into one large concrete block, which is why our sports bras have divided cups that separate your breasts. It isn’t just an aesthetic thing either; this style allows air to circulate which cools you down and it allows each breast to have separate support.
Spillage: If you can’t tell whether it’s a WonderBra or a sports bra – it’s not big enough.
WHAT SIZE AM I?
There are two key factors in determining your bra size: band size and cup size. You can measure these at home by following the stepd outlined on the original blog post over on Life Style Sports
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Original article can be found HERE
