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A wide underbust band that doesn’t roll up and straps that don’t slip off your shoulders: a well-fitting sports bra makes working out more enjoyable. © Christin Klose/dpa-tmn
Whether you’re working out or jogging: a sports bra gives you more freedom of movement during sports. When buying, you should pay attention to a few details. Even on something as inconspicuous as the seams.
Stuttgart – Sports bras in different colors, shapes and with different levels of support are available in the store. The selection is large, which is why we quickly find ourselves standing in front of the shelves at a loss when buying. Which one is the right one?
Of course, if in doubt, it is best to get advice in the shop on this question. Because: “With sports bras, it is even more important than with all other bras to choose the right size,” says Anja Barth from the Association of the German Knitting Industry – Gesamtmasche.
How important is a sports bra?
The breast is one of the main reasons why women are not physically active. This is observed by Friederike Hagemann, Head of Breast Surgery at the Women’s Clinic at the University of Munich.
However, a well-fitting bra reduces breast movement during exercise. This can reduce or even avoid pain – and many women can simply move more freely when working out.
However, not every woman needs a sports bra. According to Friederike Hagemann, breast size is one of the important factors. If you have a rather large breast volume, you usually benefit from a good sports bra.
Another advantage of a well-fitting sports bra: it relieves the back and chest muscles. Because it helps to distribute the weight of the breast evenly and prevents incorrect posture. A well-fitting bra can prevent back and neck pain, says Friederike Hagemann.
The sports bra must fit well
But it should be a model that fits your own body. According to Friederike Hagemann, if the sports bra is too tight, it can constrict and cause pain. If it’s too loose, it won’t provide enough support. You should pay attention to this when buying:
A sports bra fits a little tighter than regular bras because it allows the breast to move less. The cups should completely enclose the breasts and fit snugly against the body. Anja Barth advises that there should be no creases in the fabric, either in the cup or on the back.
Before you buy the sports bra, check whether it fits well when you do sports. Here’s how: “You can find out by jumping up and down in the cabin, circling your arms, twisting and bending your torso in all directions,” advises Anja Barth. “If the bra is still in place, it’s perfect.”
In general, the bra should not restrict the freedom of movement of the arms and shoulders, but at the same time give the breasts support, as Friederike Hagemann summarizes.
Straps, underbust band and underwire
The straps and the underbust band should be adjustable several times. It is also advisable to choose a model with wider straps that are positioned closer to the inside. They don’t slip off your shoulders that easily.
According to Anja Barth, a horizontal alignment of the underbust band is important in order to prevent it from slipping up during movement. The underbust band should be stable without folding or curling up. Otherwise it can cut in. If the sports bra has an underwire, it should fit the body.
A good sports bra has flat seams where the threads are soft and touch the fabric as little as possible. This prevents the seams or threads from chafing the skin during prolonged wear or repeated movements.
According to Barth, welded or glued seams are particularly pleasant, as they lie particularly flat and comfortably on the skin. In addition, seamless, preformed cups are an ideal choice so that seams do not get in the way during sports.
Sportswear materials dry quickly. Special functional fabrics transport sweat from the surface of the skin to the outside of the fabric. This keeps the skin dry and the moisture quickly evaporates from the textile surface.
However, cotton has the property of absorbing moisture and drying slowly. That’s why “sports bras made of chemical fibers are generally preferable to those made of cotton,” advises Anja Barth.
How much support the breasts need during sport depends on the type of sport on the one hand and the size of the breast on the other, according to Anja Barth. The larger the chest, the more support is needed.
If you play sports that cause a lot of chest vibration, such as jogging or tennis, a sports bra is generally more necessary. And he should also offer more support, according to Friederike Hagemann. According to Anja Barth, a light sports bustier without built-in supporting elements can also be sufficient for sports such as yoga. dpa
2023-07-03 02:58:43
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