A sports bra, is it really useful?
GORGE SPORT SUPPORT: MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICE!
Choosing the right sports bra is essential for women of any size, shape or activity level. While most female athletes wear a sports bra for support and comfort, many likely wear the wrong size. This can lead to breast pain and even soft tissue damage. It is important to make sure you have adequate support to lead an active life without unnecessary discomfort.
CHOOSE YOUR SUPPORT GORGE OF SPORT ACCORDING TO ACTIVITY
For optimal performance and comfort, it is important to adapt the sports bra to the type of activity you are practicing. Sports bras are designed to offer three levels of support: low, medium and high for use in low, medium and high impact sports:
If you participate in many different activities, it is a good idea to equip yourself with different types of sports bra - bras that support more high impact activities and others that are less restrictive for low impact activities.
GORGE SPORT SUPPORT DESIGN
Sports bras minimize breast movement through several approaches.
- Encapsulated sports bras: These bras use individual cups to surround and support each breast separately. There is no compression in these bras (most everyday bras are wrapped bras), which generally makes them more suitable for low impact activities. Encapsulated bras offer a more natural shape than compression bras.
- Compression sports bras: These bras usually pull on the head and compress the breasts against the chest wall to limit movement. They have no cups built into the design. Compression sports bras tend to be more effective for low and medium impact activities.
- Compression / encapsulation sports bras: Many sports bras combine the above methods to achieve support and comfortable style. These bras offer more support than compression or encapsulation alone, which generally makes them more suitable for high impact activities.
SPORTS BRA SUPPORT FEATURES
THE BAND
The main source of support comes from the band, which forms the basis of a sports bra. The band should be tight around your rib cage, but not too tight. If you can put two fingers between your body and the ring (but not more), it is a sign of a good fit. Wide bands tend to be more favorable than narrow bands.
Shoulder straps should be secure and offer minimal stretch to reduce up and down movement. As with the band, you should be able to place two fingers between your shoulders and the band (but no more). The wide straps distribute the weight better and offer greater comfort than the narrow straps. The straps should not slip or sink into the shoulders during high impact activities.
Adjustable straps offer a more customizable fit and are often found on wrapped style sports bras.
CLOSING BACK
While most sports bras are slipped over your head, some have a back closure with hooks. In addition to being easier to put on and take off, this type of sports bra allows you to further adjust the fit. When installing a new sports bra, use the furthest hook. So when the bra inevitably stretches, you can use the hook.
FRAME
The advantage of the underwire of a sports bra is that it supports each breast individually and can help minimize movement. The frame should lie flat against the rib cage, under the breast tissue, and should not bend or pinch.
Absorbent fabrics wick moisture away from your skin and keep you comfortable. The more supportive a sports bra is, the less effective it will be at wicking moisture due to its stronger fabric and construction.
TYPE OF SPORT BRA SUPPORTS
- Crisscross: These straps crisscross at the back and generally offer good support. The shoulder straps are often adjustable so you can adjust the fit precisely. Depending on the style, the crossed straps can hide nicely under a sports tank top or make their own fashion.
- Tank top: This style of strap is very similar to an everyday bra. The shoulder straps are often adjustable so you can adjust the fit precisely. Bras with tank top straps often have a back closure, which provides additional adjustment. Some tank bras are designed to allow straps to be crossed for added versatility.
- Racerback: Sports bras with running backs have shoulder straps that fit between your shoulder blades to create a Y shape. Racerback bras offer good support for medium to high impact activities, but they don't are generally not adjustable, so it is important to properly size the bra. Racerback suspenders hide well under a Racerback tank top.
- Whichever type of suspenders you choose, keep in mind that thin straps generally offer less support than wider suspenders, but that thin suspenders are easier to conceal.
FIND THE SIZE OF YOUR SPORTS BRA
Fitting a sports bra is not an exact science, but this fitting guide can help you find your basic size. Since each body is different in its proportions, you may need additional adjustments using adjustable straps and back closures, or try different styles and brands until you find the one that suits you. to your body.
- Step 1: Measurement of the rib cage. Measure around your rib cage, just under your breasts. The tape measure should be tight, but not so tight that it will interfere with normal breathing. Round to the nearest centimeter.
- Step 2: Strip size. Using the measurement guidelines below, find the size of the corresponding strip based on the size of your rib cage.
- Step 3: Size of the bust. Measure around the fullest part of the chest. Make sure the tape stays straight on your back. Round to the top inch.
- Step 4: Cup size. Subtract the measurement from your rib cage (step 1) from your chest measurement (step 3). The difference in inches is your suggested cup size. If you are between two sizes, round up.
PERFECT THE ADJUSTMENT OF A SPORTS BRA
Now that you've found your size, try the sports bra and test the fit. It should be a little tighter than an ordinary bra, but you should be able to breathe deeply and comfortably. Check the following factors:
- Itching: Make sure there is no friction around the armholes, suspenders or seams. If the bra has hooks or snaps, make sure they don't rub either.
- Suspenders: You should be able to put two fingers between the straps and the shoulders. It is essential that the straps are secure and comfortable. If they are too tight, they will sink. If they are too loose, they will not provide the correct amount of support and will move around or slide off your shoulders.
- Strips: Hands on the head. If the group goes up, it may be too big. Try adjusting the straps or the back closure. If that doesn't work, try a smaller band size.
- Cup: Your breasts should be centered and fully contained in the cups. Pick them up and center them. Wrinkles or folds in the fabric indicate that the cup is too large. If the breast tissue is pressed outside the bra, it means that the cup is too small or that the bra model is not the right cut for your breast type.
- Support: Test the bra by jumping or running in place. Your breasts should feel secure and supported. If there is too much movement up and down or side to side, keep looking for a better fitting bra.
ARE YOU IN A CASE WHERE YOU NEED A SPORTS BRA?
- YES, if you make a D cup or more,
- YES, if you do a hat A, B, C and you practice a physical activity called high impact (running, tennis, squash, skiing, in with jumps),
- YES, if you do a B, C cup and you practice a medium impact sport (brisk walking, cycling, rowing, in without jumps),
- YES, if you tend to sweat a lot,
- YES, if when you do your physical activity you have a feeling of jerks in the chest.
WHERE TO FIND A GOOD SPORTS BRA?
Large sports stores sell own-brand models of varying quality. Try them, move around in the cabin, to see if you are satisfied with their maintenance. Otherwise, fall back on established brands in this area: Zsport, Anita Active ... These brands offer models with progressive maintenance depending on the sport you do. They are available in many stores and abundantly on the Internet on sites dedicated to sport.
