Is it necessary to buy sports bras? What should I do if my sports bras don't have breast pads?

Sports bras are now not only a type of sportswear, but also a type of fashion clothing. Many people not only wear sports bras when exercising, but also when traveling. Sports bras give people a sense of casual street fashion.

Is it necessary to buy sports bras?

Sports bras are necessary! Compared with ordinary bras, sports bras have 3 advantages:

1. High support strength, the chest is not easy to move.

2. The fabric is comfortable and breathable, and will not cause sweat.

3. The shoulder strap is non-slip and stable, not easy to fall off.

Whether you are running or playing ball, the shaking of the breasts during exercise will cause discomfort and affect the performance of the movements. Especially when the movement is large or the exercise time is long, the discomfort of this shaking is hard to describe! Studies have shown that when girls do strenuous exercise, the swing of their breasts can reach 14cm, and even A-cup girls can reach 4cm, which can easily cause breast atrophy, and even strain the breasts in severe cases! As you can see, don't underestimate sports bras. In terms of practicality, ordinary bras cannot replace sports bras~

What to do if your sports bra has no padding

This bra is very breathable, and you can add a shirt on the outside. Or you can put a sponge pad inside, but it will have an impact if you sweat during exercise, but it doesn't matter if you are working out at home. Since the elasticity of the fabric of sports bras is consumed faster than that of ordinary bras, the support will weaken after long-term wearing or multiple washings. Generally, the life of a sports bra is about one year. However, sports bras do not have steel rings, and they rely on pressing the chest to achieve stability and support, so they often affect the appearance. Wearing a tight sports bra for a long time may also cause chest tightness. Generally, ordinary bras are fine for daily wear~

How to wear a sports bra properly

To wear a sports bra properly, you need to choose the right size. The four basic elements of whether the size is appropriate are the bottom circumference of the chest, the cup size of the chest, the under-breast support line and the bra straps. When choosing a sports bra, in addition to choosing the support strength of the bra according to the intensity of the exercise, you must also choose the right size of the sports bra. Whether the size of the sports bra is appropriate is mainly reflected in the following aspects:

1. The bottom of the chest. The bottom is the most important support for the chest. When trying on a sports bra, it is best to fasten the outermost buckle, which must be firm but not too tight. The right size is the size that can pull the bra open 1-2 inches and fit the chest flatly. If the back of the sports bra slides up, it means that the sports bra is too loose.

2. Bra cup. A full cup wrapping can provide better support. The cup should not overflow from the breasts, which means the cup is too small, the cup is not flat, and the sports bra is too big.

3. Under-breast support line. The under-breast support line is equivalent to the underwire of a bra. The support line can wrap the breasts better without compressing any breast tissue.

4. Shoulder straps. First of all, make sure the shoulder straps are safe and will not slip off during exercise. When choosing the size, it should be the same as the ordinary bra straps, not too tight or too loose.

Things to pay attention to when buying sports bras

1. The perspiration and breathability of the fabric. No matter what kind of exercise you do, the body's sweat discharge level will basically be higher than normal, so try to choose materials that have been optimized for this (such as the well-known Coolmax). Cotton fibers should be avoided as much as possible due to their own moisture-wicking defects (the sweat discharge level of the chest is relatively high compared to other parts of the body).

2. The bottom webbing of the bra should be wider to provide better support.

3. The shoulder straps should be wide to reduce the burden on the shoulders, and it is best to have cushioning or something like that at the key stress points.

4. There are significant differences in the specifications of different manufacturers, so treat each product specifically and don't use the same size for everything.