Women who exercise regularly should consider sports bras an essential item. Why? Exercising and losing weight can naturally change the shape of your breasts. Wearing a sports bra helps maintain that shape. But should you wear a sports bra only during exercise? Let’s dive deeper into why sports bras are crucial for workouts.
Why You Should Wear a Sports Bra During Exercise
Your body shape, including your breasts, changes naturally when you exercise regularly and lose weight. To help maintain the shape of your breasts, wear a sports bra. Though shape changes don’t necessarily pose health risks, minimizing stress from exercise is beneficial.
Another Reason to Opt for a Sports Bra During Exercise
Aside from helping maintain breast shape as you shed weight, sports bras also absorb and discharge sweat, amplifying the benefits of exercise. Activities like running and cycling, which involve a lot of upper-body movement, make your breasts more prone to sagging. Wearing a sports bra can mitigate this issue. Reversing sagging through exercise is difficult, so preventing it is the smarter choice.
How Sports Bras Work
Sports bras exert strong pressure on your breasts and hold them tightly against your body. Unlike regular bras, which shape the breasts through cups, sports bras prioritize function over aesthetics. They limit breast movement, reducing impact and thus maintaining shape.
Choosing the Right Sports Bra
When choosing a sports bra, it is best to choose one that is all-in-one for convenience during washing and drying. Also, since sports bras absorb a lot of sweat, washing them as soon as possible is best. Therefore, choosing a product that can be easily hand-washed and dries quickly is good. Thick padded bras are not recommended. Sports bras that fit tightly to the body can be difficult to remove, so choosing a product with a zipper at the front is better.
How to choose the size of a sports bra
Since sports bras should fit the body perfectly, it is good to know your chest size well. If the sports bra has a zipper on the back like a regular bra, it is best to purchase it the same size as a regular bra. Usually, sports bras measure the chest circumference based on the highest part of the chest. Alphabets often indicate sizes, which may vary depending on the seller, so it is good to check in advance.
Recommended sports bras
Shock Up Solver – Run Bra
The product is optimized for outdoor activities such as running and jumping, as the name “Run Bra” suggests. It reduces movement by up to 78%. It has a wide, non-slip pad that puts less pressure on the shoulders, and the straps can be adjusted to fit your chest size. It also has a buckle design, making it easy to wear and remove even when it sticks to the body due to sweat. It is made of sports performance fabric mesh with excellent absorption and ventilation, which helps absorb and discharge sweat.
STL – Bra Top Balance Slim
If the price of sports bras is a burden, we recommend the STL brand. Among them, this product is a racerback style that minimizes movement, providing support up to 78%. It has a simple racerback design that supports the back comfortably and allows for free movement of the shoulders. It covers up to the navel, unlike other designs that only cover the chest, making it suitable for matching with leggings or wearing alone.
Comfort Lab – High Support Zip-Up Sports Bra
This product from Comfort Lab is designed to support the chest during high-intensity exercises such as running and spinning. It has a hook on the front, making it easy to wear and remove even when sweating. It also features a Z-ring and a snap button added to the zipper to enhance the zipper lock function during exercise or activity. It is made of layered fabric mesh with excellent absorption and ventilation.
Xexymix – Gel Intention Square Bra Top
This product is from Zexmix, a well-known yoga and workout clothes brand in Korea. It is designed with a square neckline for a stylish look. Unlike regular sports bra tops, it has a longer, not burdensome length, and the wide shoulder straps stay in place without slipping, providing a comfortable and stable fit. The backline is rounded, allowing for better observation of the back muscles’ movement during exercise, enhancing the workout’s effectiveness.
Adidas – TLDR Impact Luxe High Support Zip Bra
This product is from Adidas, a well-known sports brand. It features a logo on the back and adjustable shoulder straps for a customized fit. It is easy to wear and remove with the front hook, even when sweating. The backline is exposed, allowing for observation of the back muscles during exercise, enhancing the workout’s effectiveness. It is made of a layered fabric with silicone technology, providing a firm silhouette.
By. Oh Hye-in (press@daily.co.kr)
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