Sports bra

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

A sports bust is a wardrobe item that is a must for a modern woman with an active lifestyle. A sports bra while wearing allows you to feel comfortable, and also protects the female breast from sagging and stretch marks.

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

The sports bra looks like a tight-fitting top with wide straps crossed at the back. Most often, there is a brand of one or another sports brand on it. If you are confused by the appearance of the bodice, you can safely wear it under a sports top or a T-shirt. A sports bra can be replaced with a regular bra or silicone cups, but for the sake of comfort during sports, this should not be done.

In the process of making a sports bra, materials are used that are breathable and wick away moisture. Such materials are also used to create other sportswear: T-shirts, tops, leggings.

Good sports jersey consists of two layers:

1. The first (close to the body) is a hygroscopic material that rapidly permeates moisture and prevents it from collecting and irritating the skin.
2. The outer layer (usually thicker) allows the sweat to evaporate little by little without causing discomfort.

In order to protect your body from allergic reactions, a special hypoallergenic material is used when sewing. It is not uncommon to see sports bras made from cotton on the shelves of store windows.

Cotton fabric has a number of disadvantages:

• Rapid wetting (and therefore an unpleasant odor);
• The fabric becomes heavy;
• Cotton will not provide the necessary support for the chest during intense exercise;
• Cotton products are rapidly losing their shape.

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

There are several varieties:

• Weak support (bicycle, gymnastics, pilates);

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

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

Also, when buying, carefully study the label on the product. It contains information about the comfort level of the laundry.

The designation of the fabric can be as follows:

1. Moisture Wicking - this bra is made of a fabric that absorbs moisture well. It is recommended to wear it during physical activity of any intensity;
2. Anti-Microbial - such a bra is made of linen, which is impregnated with a special antibacterial substance. For those who sweat a lot, this bra will prevent bad smell. This garment is worn for high intensity exercise;
3. Compression is a bodice with a strong holding effect. It holds the breasts better than anyone else and is great for women with large bust. For convenience, this type of bra is often equipped with a front closure. Representatives of breast size less than the third do not need to purchase a bra of this type;
4. Off-Set Seams are seamless underwear. It is recommended to be worn by people with thin and sensitive skin, since this type of bustier does not leave marks and does not injure the skin;
5. Molded Cups - Sportswear with molded cups. This bra is most often used during aerobics or jogging. It holds the chest well and does not give it the opportunity to hesitate during movement. Bras of this type often have a push-up effect. Basically, the insert creating a push-up effect can be removed.

A tank top with an inner bra is another option for sports underwear. In most cases, this underwear is worn when they plan to go in for sports. In turn, such a thing will be very convenient for women in position, as well as for breastfeeding mothers. A tank top with a bra inserted into it is a practical and useful thing.

The structure of a sports bra-shirt is created taking into account the peculiarities of the structure of the female body, and moreover, it takes into account the varied position of the body during physical exertion. The cut of this type of clothing should not interfere with swings and lifts with arms, body turns, and other physical exercises.

A sports bra often looks like a top with two tabs for extra bust support and slight shaping. As a result, the small bust will be tightly fixed and slightly enlarged.

Bras for pregnant women and nursing mothers help them adapt to changing body shapes. This type of underwear provides free admission of the baby to the mother's breast.T-shirts with built-in bras are many times more comfortable than regular T-shirts, because they combine a T-shirt and a bra. Before breastfeeding the baby, the mother can quickly and effortlessly unfasten the cup thanks to the special fasteners.

At the moment when you have to make a choice of sports underwear, it is recommended to focus on the products of well-known sports brands and labels that produce only sports underwear. These companies do 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 sports models.

• Shock Absorber - If you are planning to be actively involved in jogging, then choose a bra from this brand. Bras of this brand keep the required temperature inside, thereby not overheating the breasts.

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

• Sports bras with built-in cups from the Panache brand are intended mainly for those with a large bust. They will provide good support even to the 4th and 5th breast sizes, 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 sportswear, there are various colors, ranging from beige to bright acid colors.

If you have light skin, pay attention to linen in pastel shades (pale pink, pale blue, ash pink.) If you are a representative of dark skin, then you can safely give preference to bright, juicy shades (red, purple, light green) ...

Depending on what kind of sport you prefer, the choice of one or another model of a sports bra depends:

• The degree of breast fixation depends on the frequency of sports. (See p. Models) In high quality products, the manufacturer indicates on the label both the intended use of the product and the level of breast support. During the fitting process, you will notice the difference between the models.
• Stylists advise choosing models with a wide bust line to maintain it in proper shape.
• The straps should not stretch too much, otherwise they will quickly become unusable. Their width should be at least 2.5 cm.
• Study the calyx carefully. For maximum comfort, while the body is moving, the cups should move at the same time as the chest. Sometimes additional inserts are added to them, which provide even greater fixation of the chest.
• The material from which the sports bra is made should be lightweight and wick away excess fluid.

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

Many people ask the question: can you wear a sports bra every day? The answer is yes, if it does not tighten the chest too much, and does not cause discomfort with prolonged wear. Doctors do not recommend wearing a bra for more 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 indicated by numbers and a Latin letter. The girth under the bust is indicated by numbers and the size of the cup is indicated by letters.

In general, reviews of sportswear are positive.Consumers note the high quality, convenience, comfort, good breast support and excellent moisture absorption. Some people note that from the moment they wear sportswear, they become less tired during workouts.

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

A sports bra can be worn alone or under a T-shirt, tank top or top.