The difference between high support and medium support sports bras. Is it better to have tight or loose sports bras?

There are many kinds of sports bras on the market, and sports bras are also divided into high support and medium support. When purchasing, you should pay attention to choosing the sports bra that suits you according to your exercise intensity.

The main difference is that the different intensity of exercise leads to different requirements for support of the chest. High support is what we require for sports bras when we are doing strenuous exercise, and medium support is what we require for sports bras when the intensity of exercise is relatively moderate. Because of this, a high-support sports bra will provide stronger wrapping and compression on the chest than a medium-support sports bra.

Is a sports bra tight or loose?

It depends on the intensity of the exercise. Whether you wear a sports bra tight or loose depends on the intensity of the exercise. If you are doing a high-intensity exercise, it is better to wear a tight sports bra to prevent the breasts from shaking too much and getting hurt. If the intensity of the exercise is not very high, it is okay to wear a loose bra. If the breasts are too tight, it is easy to affect health.

How to choose the size of sports bra

Sports bras come in three sizes: S, M, and L. Choose a sports bra based on the type of exercise you usually do: if you do more indoor exercise, choose a brighter one such as white or light colors; if you do more heavy exercise, choose one with higher elasticity for convenience and practicality. You must be sure of your upper bust, lower bust, and cup size. Check the ingredient list and choose one with a higher lycra content, which has higher elasticity. It is also important to try it on in a store and do some stretching exercises to see if the bra is comfortable.

Do I need to wear a sports bra when running?

It is best to wear a sports bra when running.

Running is a medium-to-high intensity sport. When running, the breasts will be vibrated. It is more comfortable to wear sports bras for running than ordinary bras. During exercise, the breasts will be subjected to greater forces than in daily life. Because when traveling, the breasts shake much less than during exercise. Depending on the intensity and impact of the exercise, the weight of the breasts can reach 3 to 5 times their actual weight. (The average weight of a single breast is 450g, and the weight can reach 3 kg when jumping). We can measure that the left and right vibration amplitude of the breasts can reach 8 cm and the up and down vibration amplitude can reach 7 cm relative to the sternum. 59% of women choose to wear ordinary bras when exercising, but ordinary bras do not provide sufficient support for the breasts. Regardless of the size of the breasts, the force caused by exercise will stretch the skin and ligament tissues, which may cause pain or even cause sagging breasts without adequate support and protection. However, in the long run, excessive support will also have an adverse effect on breast health: sports bras stabilize the breasts to prevent them from being affected by vibration during exercise. Therefore, we need to choose the corresponding sports bra according to the intensity of the exercise the chest is subjected to. High-support sports bras should only be used in exercises of corresponding intensity.