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Exercise might be good for your health – but keeping fit without a good sports bra is bad for your chest. Research shows that the up and down movement of breasts during sports stretches vital ligaments beyond repair. And without the right support both small and large-chested ladies will end up with saggy boobs.
During high-impact exercise, such as aerobics, unsupported chests can bounce by as much as 21cm, and move from side to side. This causes the breasts’ main support system, the Cooper’s ligaments, to be put under stress leading to them being stretched. Once these ligaments are stretched they never recover and that causes the chest to sag.
Even lower-impact sports can lead to a great deal of chest bounce. Indeed, medics at the University of Portsmouth found that breasts move as much during slow jogging as when sprinting. Other activities that necessitate a sports bra include aerobics, body attack and trampolining.
Women with smaller chests will also be affected by so-called “Cooper’s droop”. Medical research has found that whether you measure a 34A or a 36E, the supporting ligaments are under just as much strain.
A Sports Bra Is A Girl’s Best Friend
An Australian study revealed that a good sports bra will reduce vertical bounce by half that of a bare chest. But to make sure you attain the right support it’s essential that you buy exactly the right bra size.
Have yourself measured around your back and fullest part of your bosom. Then try on a range of bras to ensure good support and comfort.
Bra Fit
Also be aware that bras do wear out. It’s recommended that you change your sports bra every 30 to 50 washes. Keep an eye on the material to check for wear and stretch. There is little point in a bra that sags or doesn’t support you in the right places.
Where To Buy Your Sports Bra
