Sports Bras

Women just want to be comfortable and that is not always a healthy choice. If you are relaxed and at ease with your undergarments, chances are you will be able to maximize your sports performance. There are many points that need to be taken into account when buying a sports bra, here are some ideas to think about when deciding on which is the correct bra for running.

Bounce can cause permanent tissue damage and can be painful and distracting. In most areas of equitation, stillness through control is a goal. Therefore, from a personal and a sport-related point of view, stilling the bounce is the objective of most women riders. Bounce is greatly decreased by the use of a well-fitting sports bra designed for high impact sports. This should be considered as an essential part of your riding

wardrobe.A good riding sports bra should feel comfortable on, stay in place, and not chafe. The straps shouldn't dig into the shoulders nor should they fall off the shoulders as you rider. Nothing is more distracting than having your bra strap slip while you are riding up to a fence! The band around the lower chest shouldn't shift up or bind. Proportions and contours should be designed for the freedom of movement that you need while riding without binding, twisting or chafing. Soft, plush threads will minimize skin irritation. Support is definitely something to considering when choosing a sports bra for strenuous activities like running. You want to be sure that you are not constricted nor are you bouncing everywhere. The amount of support provided will be greater if the shoulder straps are wider. A bra with a crisscross across the back is another option. You will also find that this gives you the support

that you need. For women runners, the support of a sports bra is vital. You can hurt yourself without the right kind of support. Most sports bras currently on the market offer comfort and support to runners. Sportswear manufacturers are expected to respond quickly with technological and design changes to improve sports bras for running as research findings illuminate causes of breast pain and damage. Some women may prefer a sports bra

design that “lifts and separates” and other runners may get more comfort and support from the unibosom design of a sports bra such as Sports Jock. Runners should expect to do a ‘bounce test’ during sports bra fitting. Jumping on the spot will test for breast movement in the new bra. Any movement of a woman’s breast when jumping will be amplified by the “figure of eight” when running