Three different types of sports bras, when do you have to wear each of them?
Gone are those years when you used the same sportswear to go jogging as to do a Pilates class. With the development of the technology applied to sportswear we have been able to find in the stores different garments specifically designed for each sports practice. And yes, sports bras have also had their evolution.
In the same way that you would not wear trail running shoes on asphalt, you should not wear a bra with little support for high impact training. Each garment, like each shoe, is designed for specific needs.
Knowing this, let's see what are the three types of sports bras that we can find in the market and when we can use each of them to get the most out of them.
High-grip sports bras for high impact activities
This type of bras works by compression, collecting the chest well and giving priority to the fastening function ahead of the aesthetic, although we can already find very aesthetic models also in these cases.
This type of bras, which usually have a swimmer's back, since it is the one that best helps us to collect the chest and prevent it from moving due to the sudden movements of the training, are those that are usually used in activities such as running or CrossFit, where In addition to comfort we need a good grip.
Eye, because we have to keep in mind that our size is correct. Sometimes we can think that one size less will help us to compress the chest well and that it does not move, but, on the contrary, the only thing we will get is to be more uncomfortable during training.
Medium support sports bras for more relaxed activities
If you are thinking about medium impact activities, such as Body Pump, spinning or cardio on gym machines (except for the treadmill course, of course), the medium fasteners are the ones that will work best for you.
In this case, the chest is not compressed so much, but is collected in a more natural way. The medium support bras for these activities can have a swimmer's back or simply wear suspenders, which are usually adjustable so that we find the perfect support for each of us.
In these cases, we can find bras with padding or without it, and deciding which one we stay with will depend on our personal taste. I prefer those that do not have stuffing (in fact, I have taken several of them with stuffing) because I find them more comfortable and because, if you sweat a lot, like in a spinning class, in some cases they end up soaking and I don't find it very hygienic. Better a breathable and simple fabric that does not accumulate sweat.
Lightweight sports bras for low impact activities
If your thing is body-mind activities such as Yoga, Pilates or Body Balance, you can choose a lighter bra that allows you a wide freedom of movement, which is what we look for in these disciplines.
The low fastening bras pick up the chest without compressing it, they usually have very breathable fabrics and more original designs through the straps. As in this case the functionality is not so important (we do not need a high grip), you can bet more clearly on the design.
The thin braces, triangle-shaped designs with beautiful necklines and even openings in the center or on the sides make these bras aesthetically the most eye-catching. But be careful, because they provide us with a limited grip.
