Thursday, December 29, 2011

Understand The Appropriate Bras For Running

By Jayde Johannsen


Finding the appropriate bras for running is absolutely essential if you will like to maintain the health of your breast. Too often, women are wearing the inappropriate bra for the wrong reasons. A sport bra must be worn each and every time you engage in physical activity. Wearing an everyday bra is not enough to replace the support a sport bra can provide.

To find the right sports bra, make sure to take accurate measurements with the proper measuring tape. Also, perform the fitting while wearing a regular bar so that you get your body's measurements. This will ensure that you get a bra that is snugly fit and comfortable.

A good fitting bra will be able to significantly minimize how much your breast move during physical activity. It will also be able to prevent injury and sagging of the breast tissue so that your breast remain healthy. The same is true even if you engage in low impact exercise.

To prevent chafing, a bra must sit comfortable on your skin. You do not want anything that will constrict your breathing as you exercise. Also be aware that some bras come with equipped with wiring. It is better to purchase something that is seamless but if you really want wires then make sure that the wires are well covered to prevent poking.

A compression sports bra is perfect for women that small chested. The material in this bra simple put pressure against your breast to push them against your chest to minimize movement. If possible, try to get a fitting. It is very easy to get a bra that is too loose or to tight. You do not want to wear something that will pull on your skin and restrict your breathing. You also don't want something that won't be giving you enough support.

If you are bigger chested, look for encapsulated support. This type of support is great for ladies that are a size C cup or higher. If possible, find a bra that is both encapsulated and compressed for the best support. Also find bras that have wide shoulder straps and/or have racer back straps for additional support.

The appropriate bras for running should be replaced every few months, more so if you are physically active on a regular basis. The reason for replacement is that the material begins to lose elasticity and the support once there will be gone. You can always decide to air dry to prolong the life your sports bra.




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