Sports bra: how to choose the right one
The importance of the sports bra
The sports bra, like other clothing, is a technical garment that must be chosen correctly as it allows you to carry out any sporting activity in safe and comfortable conditions. Being a very delicate organ, the breast must be protected and well supported during sporting activity.
In particular, a good sports bra allows adequate breast support in order to prevent annoying back pain, sagging of the skin and connective tissue. Another damage that could be caused by wearing an unsuitable bra during physical activity is that it could be suffered by the skin. Strong and insistent stress can cause, in the long run, micro lesions that generate breast stretch marks.
Furthermore, a suitable bra allows us to fully enjoy physical activity and its benefits!
How to choose the perfect sports bra
When choosing the right sports bra, you must first take into account the physical characteristics of the woman who has to wear it.
If your breasts are very full, you need to opt for models that have well-shaped cups and a containing structure. For this type of breast, we recommend bras with lower support, made up of high, stress-resistant elastic, or made up of underwires. In addition to the lower support, attention must be paid to the shoulder straps, the wider and closer they are to the shoulders, the more it will be possible to reduce the weight borne by the back. Length-adjustable straps may be important for an excellent fit of the sports bra. Furthermore, it is necessary to observe the back part of the sports bra: for generous breasts, the more anatomical and shaping it is, the less annoying movement of the breasts will be felt during training.
If your breasts are small you can choose models with simpler and lighter structures. In fact, lighter fabrics allow for greater breathability and can be very comfortable during physical activity. Furthermore, for less busty breasts, a model that has fastening hooks at the front can be very convenient.
Another need of women who play sports is not linked to the size of the breast, but to its movements during the activity. Many women find the bouncing of their breasts annoying and embarrassing while running or jumping: the more supportive and structured sports bras also allow you to resolve this particular female discomfort.
Which bra to choose for yoga, pilates, dance, cycling and other sports
Sports such as yoga and pilates should be done as comfortably as possible. Therefore, models with few buckles or hooks should be preferred, so as to allow the blood to flow freely around the breasts. The bras recommended for these so-called "light" sports are those equipped with wide fabric straps, simple structures and not too tight.
Dance is a sport in which you must have maximum freedom of movement, therefore you must avoid clothing that limits the mobility of some muscle groups. The most suitable bra is the one that guarantees medium level support. These are garments characterized by a containing but essential structure that does not hinder movement.
The practice of cycling involves positioning the torso almost parallel to the ground: the breasts therefore bear all their weight on the muscle groups of the back and neck. The straps must be wide so that the weight of the breasts weighs as little as possible on the back. The structure must be anatomical and adjustable. The most breathable and light fabric possible so as to guarantee maximum comfort for the entire duration of training.
High intensity sports such as football, basketball, volleyball: subject the breasts to continuous stress. The movement required by the sporting practice in question is in fact continuous and involves the entire body uninterruptedly. The breasts must be adequately supported and supported by a fairly supportive and structured sports bra. In this way maximum comfort will be ensured and spontaneous breast movements will be reduced to a minimum.
