Sports bra

Sports bra (also called top or bra) - a necessary attribute of the wardrobe of a girl or woman who is actively involved in sports. It should not impede movement when performing physical exertion, and at the same time is obliged to keep the chest motionless well.

Sports bust - a wardrobe item that is mandatory for a modern woman with an active lifestyle. Sports bra during wear allows you to feel comfortable, and also protects the female breast from sagging and the appearance of stretch marks.

This type of underwear can be used not only during periods of intense training. With the intention to protect your breasts from unwanted influence, you need to wear such underwear when you dance, gymnastics, yoga, while running or walking.

Sports bra looks like a tight-fitting chest top with wide shoulder straps crossed at the back. Most often, it has a brand of a sports brand. If you are confused by the appearance of the bodice, you can safely wear it under a sports top or tank top. Sports bra can be replaced by an ordinary bra or silicone cups, but for comfort in sports, you should not do this.

In the process of manufacturing a sports bra use materials that allow air to pass through and remove moisture. Such materials are also used to create other sportswear: T-shirts, tops, leggings.

A good sports jersey consists of two layers:

1. The first one (close to the body) is a hygroscopic material that rapidly passes moisture and prevents it from gathering and irritating the skin.
2. The outer layer (usually denser) allows the sweat to gradually evaporate without inconvenience.

In order to protect your body from allergic reactions when sewing, use a special hypoallergenic material. On the shelves of shop windows, you can often see sports bras made from cotton.

Cotton fabric has a number of minuses:

• Quick wet (and based on this - an unpleasant smell);
• The fabric becomes heavy;
• Cotton will not provide the necessary support for the chest with intensive exercise;
• Cotton products are rapidly losing their shape.

The main task of sports underwear is to create conditions for maximum breast maintenance at rest due to the compression effect (compression - pressure, compression).

There are several varieties:

• Weak support (bicycle, gymnastics, Pilates);

• Medium support (skating, roller skating, skiing, dancing);

• Strong support (jogging, aerobics, fitness, horseback riding, zumba, tai-bo).

Also, when buying carefully read the label on the product. It contains information about the degree of comfort of linen.

The designation of the fabric can be as follows:

1. Moisture Wicking - bra is made from a matter that absorbs moisture well. Recommend it to wear during exercise of any intensity;
2. Anti-Microbial - this bra is sewn from the canvas, which is impregnated with a special antibacterial substance. For those who sweat heavily, this bra will prevent the occurrence of a bad smell. This underwear is worn when performing exercises of a high degree of intensity;
3. Compression is a bodice that has a strong holding effect. It holds the breast better than anyone else and is great for women with a large bust. For convenience, models of this type of bra are often fitted with a front closure. Representatives of breast size less than a third do not need to purchase a bra of this type;
4. Off-Set Seams are underwear without seams. It is recommended to wear to people with thin and sensitive skin, as this type of bustier does not leave marks and does not injure the skin;
5. Molded Cups - sports underwear with shaped cups. This bra is most often used during aerobic or jogging. He holds his chest well and does not allow her to sway during movement. Bras of this kind often have a push-up effect. Basically, the liner that creates the push-up effect can be removed.

An undershirt with an internal bra is another option for sports underwear. In most cases, this underwear is worn when planning to play sports. In turn, such a thing will be very convenient for women in position, as well as breastfeeding mothers. A shirt with a bra inserted into it is a practical and useful thing.

The structure of the sports T-shirt bra is created taking into account the structural features of the female body, and moreover, it takes into account the diverse position of the body during physical exertion. Cutting this type of clothing should not interfere with the movement and lifting hands, turning the torso and other physical exercises.

A sports bra often has the look of a two-tab top for extra support for the chest and a little styling. As a result, the small bust will be tightly fastened and slightly enlarged.

T-shirts bras for pregnant girls and nursing mothers help them adapt to changing body shape. This type of linen provides free admission of the child to her mother's breast. T-shirts with built-in bras are many times more comfortable than regular t-shirts, because they combine a jersey and a bra. Before breastfeeding, mother can quickly and effortlessly unfasten the cup thanks to special clasps.

At that moment, when you have to make a choice of sports underwear, it is recommended to focus on products of well-known sports brands and labels that produce only sports underwear. These companies conduct research in the field of sports, so their prototypes are made from the latest materials using the latest technology.

• Nike and Adidas (Nike and Adidas) are favorites among sports brands. They offer a variety of models for sports.

• Shock Absorber - If you plan to actively run, then choose a bra of this brand. Bras of this brand keep the required temperature inside, thereby not overheating the chest.

• Reebok (Reebok) is a brand that produces very high quality, but also relatively expensive sportswear.

• Sports bras with built-in cups brand panache (Panash) are intended mainly for owners of a large bust. They will provide good support even for the 4th and 5th breast size, and the unique translucent insert between the cups will add sharpness.

When choosing a sports bra, it is also recommended to pay attention to such well-known brands as: decathlon, enel, anita, freya, his, tuulik org, calvin klein, triumph, puma, anita, triaction hybrid lite p.

Among the variety of models of sports underwear there are various colors, ranging from beige to bright acid colors.

If you have light skin - pay attention to the linen of pastel shades (pale pink, pale blue, ash-pink.) .

Depending on what kind of sport you prefer, the choice of this or that model of sports bra depends on:

• The degree of fixation of the breast depends on the frequency of sports. (See p. Models) In high-quality products, the manufacturer designates the product and the level of support for the breast on the label. In the process of fitting you will notice the difference between the models.
• Stylists are advised to choose models with a wide chest circumference to keep it in proper shape.
• The straps should not stretch too much, otherwise they will quickly become unusable. Their width must be at least 2.5 cm.
• Carefully study the structure of the cup. For maximum comfort, while the body is moving, the cups should move simultaneously with the chest. Sometimes they add additional inserts that provide even greater fixation of the breast.
• The material from which the sports bra is made should be lightweight, leading to excess fluid.

Sports underwear dries quickly enough, so there is no need to dry it with hot air. If you are actively involved in sports, then you need to change your old bra to a new one about once every six months.

Many people ask: is it possible to wear a sports bra every day? The answer is in the affirmative, if it does not slack off the chest beyond measure, and does not cause discomfort during prolonged wear. Doctors do not recommend wearing a bra longer than 12 hours a day.

In order not to be mistaken in choosing a sports bra, you should determine your size in advance. The size of the bra is denoted by numbers and a Latin letter. The girth under the breast is indicated by numbers, and the size of the cup is indicated by letters.

In general, reviews of sports underwear positive. Consumers mark high quality, convenience, comfort, good breast support and excellent moisture absorption. Some say that since wearing sportswear, they began to get less tired during workouts.

Among the reviews there are occasionally those where they report a lack of comfort when wearing a sports bra. This happens only due to the fact that the person did not take into account all the characteristics when buying, and simply acquired a model that is not very suitable for him.

Sports bra can be worn both separately and under a t-shirt, jersey or top.