Now that spring is here and people are getting back outdoors and into warm weather sports, it’s time to look at how your bra is supporting those activities. Did you know that each and every time you bounce during strenuous physical activity, you stretch your breast tissue and cause irreparable damage?
A proper sports bra will not only protect you and keep you
comfortable during exercise, it’s also another fashion item that matches the gorgeous
colour trends of the season. If you’re comfortable, sports bras can be worn
as a single top alone, you don’t necessarily need a tank top over them.
There are different styles of sports bras, with some that
look very much like a regular bra, and others that come in the racer back style.
While a racer back bra doesn’t have shoulder straps that can slip down on you
while you’re working out, they do tend to put more pressure on your upper
shoulders and neck. Keep that in mind while you’re choosing the best bra for
your needs.
An expert fitting will help you determine your own personal
preference for style and fit. Beware of the myth that a sports bra should
tightly bind your breasts to keep them stable while exercising. Your bra should
never compress the breast tissue, but should support it. Wearing two bras, or a
bra that is too tight, will do far more harm than good, blocking circulation of
the breast tissue.
Sports bras use highly technical fabrics that wick away
moisture as you’re working out and sweating, so you don’t have to worry about
being in a wet bra or having sore, chafed, red skin.
Depending on your favourite forms of exercise, you can
choose sports bras with different levels of support. Look for numbers or
descriptions such as 1/minimum support (e.g., for yoga) up to 4/maximum support
(e.g., for running or aerobics).
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