A well supported chest is essential to successfully complete your workouts and enjoy an unbeatable sensation during the race. Choosing the right sports bra model for each type of breast is complex and, in the specific case of large sizes, the situation becomes more difficult.
From Runnea Woman Team we echo this problem and try to clear some doubts and provide some tips to choose a sports bra suitable to your needs and that allows you to put on your Running shoes and enjoy your favorite sport without restrictions.
Plus size sports bra: breast tension and Cooper's ligaments
First of all, it is important to make a special mention to the ligaments that directly interfere in the support of our chest; Cooper's ligaments. This set of tissues supports the female breast and its excessive stretching leads to sagging and premature fall of the same. Hence the importance of choosing a bra that offers the firmness and support necessary for each type of woman.
Controlling and moderating breast tension is vital to enjoy our favorite sport and avoid pain, discomfort and restrictions. While it is true that the period of menstruation, pregnancy or puberty, among others, can generate discomfort and breast pain, wearing the breast poorly supported can also trigger discomfort for runneantas.
Large breasts need more support, that's just the way it is.
It sounds obvious and to some extent it is. But the reality is that many of us don't wear the right size for the type of chest we have. Having a large chest is more of a problem when it comes to buying the right sports bra. The greater the volume and weight of the chest, the need for greater support grows exponentially, but are sports brands really aware of this reality?
Every day it is more common to see advertising campaigns of sports brands such as Nike or Adidas that incorporate more real women and with different measures, breaking a little with the stereotype of women with little chest practicing sport. Because the reality is that we are many women athletes, passionate about running, who flee from those unrealistic standards in the world of sport.
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But how to choose a sports bra for women with large breasts?
The fact of not choosing a bra according to our needs can generate discomfort and, at the same time, favor a premature fall of the chest. If we add to this the fact of having a large chest size, the search for a sports bra is complicated and how!
When buying a sports bra we must know our breast size; the cup and the contour. This is the only way to make a quality purchase adapted to our physiognomy. Therefore, once we have found out which size is right for us, it is important:
- Choose a bra for each type of training: the first mistake is to consider that the impact does not vary depending on the sport. It does. It does. In the market we find from bras aimed at completing yoga or pilates sessions, low support, to maximum support bras to complete high-impact sports such as running or crossfit.
- More chest more support. The larger the chest size, the more support we demand. Hence the importance of knowing and controlling our size to choose, within the maximum support bras, the model that best suits our needs.
- Do not prioritize aesthetics. Look for a bra that provides a comfortable, secure and effective fit. While it is true that aesthetics plays an important role, it should never be the protagonist. Although the reality is that there are more and more models oriented to large breasts with attractive prints for you to train with the latest trends!
- Let yourself be advised. A good choice is also due to good advice. Consult, inform yourself and choose knowing what best suits your needs.
- Breast tension. As we have highlighted above, there are periods such as ovulation, pregnancy or breastfeeding in which breast pain increases and also its volume! In order to avoid excess breast tension, we should opt for sports bras that support but do not oppress!
- Support, not oppression! Support does not mean that we have to wear a constricted breast, far from it. A good choice also lies in the comfort and responsiveness that the sports bra in question offers us.
Runnea recommendations: sports bras for large sizes
Without forgetting that in Runnea we strive to offer the popular runner everything she needs to achieve all her sporting challenges, from Running shoes, heart rate monitors to personalized training plans, this time we want to make special mention of some models of sports bra oriented to high-impact sports such as running.
Nike
If the Oregon company stands out for something, it is for its continuous commitment to innovation, for creating increasingly specific products. A philosophy that is also reflected in the different Nike Sports Bra, aimed at successfully completing the different training profiles. Low, medium or high support bras that will offer you a response adapted to different needs.
Reebok
The British brand offers a wide range of possibilities for different types of breasts. Achieve maximum performance during your training and/or competition without giving up the support and firmness you need for an unbeatable running experience!
Adidas
The German firm goes a little further and offers us a guide to choose the ideal support and size for you. Comfort, versatility, breathability and support are the main features that characterize Adidas sports bras, discover yours!
Under Armour
Find your perfect bra. With this premise the American firm works for you to successfully complete the different training profiles. Enjoy permanent freedom of movement with Under Armour sports bras and let nothing hold you back!
Good breast health, vital for running enjoyment
running is a high-impact sport and your breasts feel it. Undoubtedly, women who are passionate about running and sports in general need to enjoy our workouts without restrictions or limitations and for this, having a good breast support is essential. Take your time, choose well and enjoy, because that's what it's all about!
