More than a trendy accessory, the sports bra - or bra - is as essential as good sneakers. The sports bra keeps the chest in place, prevents it from sagging and protects the back from possible pain. Do not ignore this essential.
Why should you wear a sports bra or bra?
Whether small, large, tapered, rounded, pointed, worn high or worn low, your breasts need the utmost attention during your sports sessions .
During a running session, you do not run barefoot, and your shoes are your size. Just to not hurt you. In the same way, you should not run without a sports bra , adapted to your chest.
Why ? Because your breasts need reinforced support to preserve their shape, their firmness and not to damage your back.
Little reminder of anatomy: breasts are not muscles. They are attached to the pectorals and supported by Cooper's ligaments, which should be preserved. If you regularly exercise without support adapted to the sport, the rebound movements of your breasts may stretch the ligaments of Cooper and your breasts may sag and deform. And this process is unfortunately irreversible.
Chests, depending on their size, can experience rebounds ranging from 1 to 9 cm. The breasts also undergo weight changes during physical exertion, which can cause pain and participate in the relaxation of Cooper's ligaments.
Also, be aware that this phenomenon may well be aggravated if you regularly wear a classic bra during your sports sessions. False good idea. The frames could break the breast tissue. You could injure yourself, cause sores or overheating.
How to choose your sports bra ?
If you wear 40, of course, you will choose sports shoes in size 40 so as not to hurt yourself, be comfortable and do your activity comfortably.
For your breasts, it's the same story. Your sports bra - or bra - must be adapted to the size of your breasts, as well as to the physical activity practiced. Neither too big nor too small.
And suddenly ... bra or bra, how to choose well? If you have a small or medium chest, opt for sports bras . They will have the advantage of donning in two stages, three movements and can be worn alone, especially in summer.
On the other hand, if Mother Nature has equipped you with a generous chest , opt for reinforced support and therefore for a sports bra . The models are available in several sizes and the straps adjust, for tailor-made comfort. In any case, if you have a large chest, avoid the words "all sizes" or "one size". You may feel squeezed or hurt yourself.
To keep your chest in place during the movements, choose a bra with wide straps and a racer back. Don't panic, there are some magnificent ones on the market. These options will protect your breasts from unpleasant sloshing and shocks during your sports sessions.
If in doubt, have your chest measured by a lingerie professional. Note that the size of the breast can vary during a menstrual cycle. So, that over the years. Pregnancies and variations in weight have a direct impact on breast size. Measure yourself regularly so that the support is ideal.
Material level, to each taste. But many technologies make bras and bras antiperspirant and anti-bacterial . And that, we love!
Chest: which support for which sport?
Ballerinas for dance, sneakers for basketball, tennis shoes for tennis. And by analogy, each sport has its own bra. Or in any case, its level of maintenance.
For yoga, pilates, hiking or any other sporting activity that does not cause rebound in the chest, choose a light support.
On the other hand, if you practice fitness, bodybuilding, cycling, increase your level of support and invest in a bra or less flexible bra .
Finally, for all sports activities that make you move, run or jump, maximum support will be recommended. This will be particularly the case if you are a fan of running, horse riding, jump rope, basketball or even Zumba.
In case of doubt, invest directly in a maximum support bra that will follow you in all your sporting activities.