Sports

Best Sports Bra

• 21 September 2020

 

Be it a hard-pressed game or a low-impact physical activity, the last thing you want to be bothered about is your breasts not being held in place. But undoubtedly, it is one thing that can take up your mind at ease and curb you from giving it all.

Besides, the squander of focus excessive breast movements can result in the tearing of the irreplaceable tissues in the breasts, which is not suitable for the health, you’re working out to improve in the first place.

And that is why you should consider wearing a sports bra!

WHAT IS A SPORTS BRA?

Party wears, designed for Party, Sports Bras are designed explicitly for women while engaging in physical activities. They provide extra support to breasts and minimize their movement, thereby avoiding the sagging of breasts and the injuries it brings forth.

Different kinds of sports bras can be found, ranging from High Impact sports bras for high-intensity activities to low-impact sports bras for low intense workouts;  Sports bras for women to Sports bras for girls, etc designated to meet every arising need of a woman irrespective of any exceptions.

All you have to do is purchase the best sports bra that serves your purpose right.

While it would be an absolute Catch22 to figure out what’s yours, right below is a list of different kinds of them, with their functionalities and features. The ideal one for you should tick two checkboxes - your breast size and the intensity of your sport, namely. So check it out to catch your match!

TYPES OF SPORTS BRAS:

COMPRESSION SPORTS BRA

These Bras push the breasts firmly to the chest and limit their movement. But it doesn’t have cups for each breast and sometimes may cause a “uni-boob.”

Not the best fit for women with bigger breast sizes as “chafing” is possible, but these can work well for women with smaller cup sizes. Mostly suited for low or medium-impact activities.

ENCAPSULATION SPORTS BRA

These Bras have separate cups for each breast and support both separately. This provides a natural breast shape and can be used for all breast sizes. These can also reduce breast movement, making it ideal for gyms/ athletics or any such high intense activities.

COMPRESSION & ENCAPSULATION SPORTS BRAS

There’s a Compression bra, an Encapsulation bra, and a complete package of both. These compress the breasts individually into separate cups, thereby restricting the movement of any kind. These work well for bigger breast sizes and are best for high-impact activities.

PADDED SPORTS BRA

Ever get conscious about your nipple being visible through the shirt. Well, if you do, a padded sports bra can be the best solution as it has additional padding or inner foam cups that offer good support. In addition, it provides shaping and support. If you find the pad too overwhelming and would like to remove it from time to time, you can go for Sew-in pads, where you can sew the pads to the Bra if necessary, but this is quite rare.

BACK STYLES

CRISS-CROSS BACK

These bras come along with straps that are Criss-cross at the back. They are basically pullover and provider firmer support and flexibility. They are also fashionable and look great when worn with deep back neck tanks.

RACERBACK

This is the ideal bra style for high-impact activities as the straps blend into a Y shape at the back. This facilitates great support making it one of the go-to bras for high-impact sessions.

PULLOVER

The pullover is one of the most popular types of Bras. They’re basically tank tops with elastics below the breasts. They don’t provide great support and are not advised for women with bigger breast sizes. They can be utilized for low-impact activities.

BACK CLASP

They look like normal Bras with have hooks at the back and adjustable straps. They have padded and underwire options you can choose between but anyhow they’re not recommended for high-intense activities.

TANKTOP

As the name gives away, they are tank tops with Bras on the inside. The support is not great and is only recommended for low-impact activities. They can also make ideal sports bras for girls of younger age.

FRONT SYLES

PUSH UP

Push-up Sports Bras are those that push up the breast and hold it uptight with a little use of padding. They can provide additional support for smaller bust sizes.

LOW CUT

Low-cut Bras are those that go deep down in the front. They provide room for air circulation and sweating is one thing you can worry less about. But anyhow women with bigger bust sizes should consider as breasts are prone to spilling out.

HIGH NECK

The straps of the Bra are closer to the neck and unlike push up or Low-cut, they cover the breasts fully. They are a goldmine for women with bigger busts.

SEAMLESS

These Bras are made of a single piece of fabric and have no under-wires, which makes the support quite questionable. It is highly not recommended for high-impact activities.

ZIP & CLASP BRA

ZIP-FRONT

Zip front Bras have zips in the front saving you of the little weary, putting on and taking a bra takes. Zippers ensured they’re locked throughout the workout and they do extremely good for average-sized breasts.

CLASP-FRONT

Alike the Zip-fronts, putting on and taking them off will be a piece of cake. Unfortunately, clasp- front not adjustable so ensure they fit you right before you fixate on them for a high-impact workout.

IMPACT-SPORTS BRA

HIGH-IMPACT SPORTS BRA

High Impact Sports Bra are meant for High impact activities like Athletics, Tennis, or a Gym Session. A compression-encapsulation or an encapsulation type can provide the best support for women with bigger busts. Certain types of compression Bras can also be used. They make ideal Sports Bras for athletics.

 MEDIUM-IMPACT SPORTS BRA

These are for activities that have a medium impact on the physic like hiking, cycling, etc. Compression Bras can be the best for these types of activities.

LOW-IMPACT SPORTS BRA

These are for mild activities like Yoga, golf, walking that do not exhaust the body. Wire-free Bras that give compression will do it for these activities.

FAQ’S

1. Can we wear sports bras daily?

Sports Bras serve a purpose, and it is best to restrict the usage to the goal. Breasts are not meant to be bound by all the movements at all times. But as long as it doesn’t create discomfort is highly subjective.

2. Does a Sports bra reduce breast size?

No. Bras don’t reduce breast sizes. However, anyway, they can impact the shape. Some of them can create an illusion of smaller breasts.

3. Which Bra is best to avoid sagging?

 Underwire Bras that cover the cups fully and push-up Bras are the best to avoid sagging.

4. How to wear a sports Bra?

 A sports bra can be worn the same way you wear a T-Shirt, but ensure to fit the breasts rightly in place. And also, ensure to not loosen the elastic. Try considering a Zip and clasp bra if you find the process a little frustrating.

5. Which sports Bra is good for Heavy breasts?

 A compression-encapsulation bra or an encapsulation bra is the best for heavy busts. Several brands like Jockey, Reebok, Decathlon, Zivame, and Enamor manufacture sports bras. Ensure to take a look at all and decide what’s best for you.